Leeds United 2 Crystal Palace 0 - player ratings

You felt they had more gears to go to but did not need them after Jack Harrison gave them an early lead. Still it was an impressive win.

Chief football writer Stuart Rayner runs the rule over the winning side.

Illan Meslier – avoiding frostbite was probably his main achievement of the night 6

Luke Ayling – did not let a couple of sloppy moments early on 6

Pascal Struijk – finished like a centre-back, spurning three good headed opportunities 6

Liam Cooper – a couple of excellent blocks and tackles as he seemed to enjoy the harsh conditions 7

Ezgjan Alioski – a decent game on the left 6

Kalvin Phillips – stayed on too long after a calf injury 6

Raphinha – outstanding in the first half, his second-half shot created the second goal 8

Stuart Dallas – up to his usual standards 7

Mateusz Klich – a nasty slip could have cost him early on but as the game wore on he started to look his old self with some excellent passing 8

Jack Harrison – a good goal and he hit the crossbar 7

Patrick Bamford – oozed confidence long before his 100th career goal 8.

Substitutes:

Jamie Shackleton (for Phillips, 88) – N/A

Not used: Roberts, Casilla, Costa, Davis, Gelhardt, Cresswell,, Jenkins, Huggins.

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