Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 1: Phil Hay's player ratings as Pablo Hernandez strikes late

Leeds United toppled Sheffield United for a historic 1-0 victory at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon in the Championship - but how did we rate the players?

Our Phil Hay hands out the scores in south Yorkshire...

Leeds United player ratings from Bramall Lane.placeholder image
Leeds United player ratings from Bramall Lane.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell - Made big saves at big moments and even though he was wobbly under high balls, his saves were what mattered. 8/10placeholder image
Bailey Peacock-Farrell - Made big saves at big moments and even though he was wobbly under high balls, his saves were what mattered. 8/10
Pontus Jansson - Almost the last centre-back standing at Leeds and put in a typical Jansson shift: no-nonsense and ultra-reliable. 8/10placeholder image
Pontus Jansson - Almost the last centre-back standing at Leeds and put in a typical Jansson shift: no-nonsense and ultra-reliable. 8/10
Liam Cooper - At first glance his injury looked nasty and once again Bielsa is seriously stretched in terms of options at the back. N/Aplaceholder image
Liam Cooper - At first glance his injury looked nasty and once again Bielsa is seriously stretched in terms of options at the back. N/A
Kalvin Phillips - Leeds arent benefitting from his passing in this position but defensively he looked like a lifelong central defender. Read the game superbly. 8/10placeholder image
Kalvin Phillips - Leeds arent benefitting from his passing in this position but defensively he looked like a lifelong central defender. Read the game superbly. 8/10
Stuart Dallas - Enda Stevens is always hard work but Dallas is growing into the wine-back role and looked more comfortable than he had previously. 7/10placeholder image
Stuart Dallas - Enda Stevens is always hard work but Dallas is growing into the wine-back role and looked more comfortable than he had previously. 7/10
Barry Douglas - Leeds encountered very few problems down their right and Douglas kept that side of the pitch under control. 7/10placeholder image
Barry Douglas - Leeds encountered very few problems down their right and Douglas kept that side of the pitch under control. 7/10
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