Leeds United marked their return to Championship action in some style as they recorded an impressive 3-0 win over Millwall on Sunday afternoon.
The result puts the Whites onto nine points from their opening six games ahead of a trip to Hull City and a home fixture against Watford. Despite a stuttering start to the campaign, Leeds are just two points adrift of the top-six spots.
Joel Piroe and Georginio Rutter scored the all-important goals at Millwall as Leeds produced their most convincing display of the season so far.
With the campaign six matches old, we have looked at the best performing XI so far with the help of WhoScored’s ratings system. Players must have played in at least four games to make the cut. Nine clubs are represented, with two Leeds men featuring. Take a look...
1. GK: Asmir Begovic (QPR) - 7
The former Premier League goalkeeper has made the most saves in the Championship this season, helping QPR win two of their opening six games.
2. DEF: Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) - 7.2
The former Leeds player already has two assists to his name for high-flying Ipswich this term. He has averaged 3.2 key passes per game alongside 2.2 tackles. Very good Davis.
3. DEF: Liam Lindsay (Preston North End) - 7.2
A key feature of Preston’s impressive start to the season. The defender, on average, wins just under four aerial duels a game alongside 6.3 clearances. Also scored the only goal in their win at Sheffield Wednesday.
4. DEF: Wesley Hoedt (Watford) - 7.2
The centre back has enjoyed a strong start to the season for a Watford side with two wins, two draws and two losses so far. He has averaged 2.7 tackles a game alongside 4.2 clearances.
5. DEF: Luke Ayling (Leeds United) - 7.2
The Leeds defender has proved a real leader on the pitch so far this season. He scored the vital equaliser against West Brom and provided an assist in the win at Ipswich. Has also averaged three tackles a game.
6. MID: Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) - 7.5
The midfielder has one goal and three assists to his name in just six games to help Plymouth start life back in the Championship with seven points from six games.