Leeds’s Lethal How did we rank the performances? United’s 4-0 thumping of Watford put them five points clear at the top of the Championship.
Daniel James gave Leeds the lead in the 20th minute after taking advantage of a dreadful back ball from Edo Kayembe. Eight minutes later, James completed a brilliant counter to increase the Whites’ lead.
Leeds then led 3-0 at the half thanks to a deflected Manor Solomon goal, and Joel Piroe scored a fourth goal just after the hour following outstanding play by Ao Tanaka, who sprinted in a circle to skin Tom Ince on the box’s edge.
Although the Blades and Clarets still have a game in hand, Daniel Farke’s team’s victory created a fresh eight-point buffer in the automatic promotion spots back to third-place Burnley, as well as a five-point lead back to second-place Sheffield United.
1. Illan Meslier
8: Despite mostly watching the game, he maintained his composure and made two crucial stops, one in each half. The distribution was also satisfactory.
2. Jayden Bogle
8: Had to do some defending in the first half, but did it nicely. He wanted to attack Watford on the right. made some fantastic runs and put in a lot of effort in the second half.
3. Joe Rodon 9:
Very reliable in both halves, advancing the ball well and making powerful headers and clearances.
4. Ethan Ampadu
8: Although not perfect, he was still quite good. From the rear, some good passing.
5. Junior Firpo
8: Although he and Solomon didn’t always agree, he had good runs and mobility. participated in assaults, retreated, and defended. One dribble in the second half was a bad idea.
6. Gruev Ilia
8. Traveled a great distance once more. The ball has some extremely great work. helped keep Watford under control even when the home team possessed the ball. The set pieces were not all the same.
