Advertisement

Leeds United player ratings with Manor Solomon and Daniel James superb in Oxford United win

Daniel James of Leeds United celebrates scoring with his Leeds United team-mates
-Credit:Getty Images


Leeds United continued their super home form in the Championship on Saturday with a 4-0 thumping win over Oxford United thanks to goals by Daniel James, Jayden Bogle, Brenden Aaronson and Manor Solomon.

Here is how LeedsLive rated Daniel Farke's men..

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

READ MORE: Daniel Farke's Illan Meslier comment, promotion claim and relentless Brenden Aaronson

READ MORE: Daniel Farke Leeds United comment should set alarm bells going for Championship rivals

1 Ilan Meslier

The goalkeeper didn't have much to do against Oxford. The visitors didn't test him but he showed good confidence levels to read danger and beat Owen Dale to the ball. 6

2 Jayden Bogle

A positive outing for the right-back. Joined the attack well alongside James and got into decent positions in the final third. Took his goal very well and defended with little problem. 7

6 Joe Rodon

Strong in defence and calm on the ball. Didn't really have to do much defending against Oxford so his primary job came in helping Rothwell and Tanaka in the build-up play. 6

4 Ethan Ampadu

Had the Elland Road faithful nervous when he struck a hard back pass to Meslier. Communicated like the leader he is and put in a number of timely challenges to maintain the clean sheet. 6

25 Sam Byram

Unlike Bogle down the right, Byram's role in Leeds' team was to be the third man in defence when they attacked. Used his experience at times to organise those in front of him. 6

22 Ao Tanaka

Very close to opening the scoring inside the first minute. Controlled the game with Rothwell in midfield but received some groans from supporters for his backward passing at times. 6

8 Joe Rothwell

After failing to control the game at Preston, Rothwell orchestrated things in the middle of the park. Put in some decent set-piece deliveries and killed a number of Oxford counter-attacks. 6

7 Daniel James

Energetic and positive throughout the afternoon. Got into the box at the right times and his decision-making in the final third was impressive. 7

11 Brenden Aaronson

Worked hard all afternoon and was rewarded with his goal in the second-half. Pressed Oxford's defence well and always offered himself inbetween the lines. 7

14 Manor Solomon

Goal and two assists on his return to the starting XI means it was a good days work for Solomon. Good work rate for Daniel James assist before picking out the perfect pass for Aaronson to make it 3-0. Took his goal well from a tight angle. 8

10 Joel Piroe

Probably the most quiet of the Leeds' forward line but did grab an assist. Didn't stop moving and running but didn't get on the ball, inside the box, as much as he would have liked. And when he did, his shot at Cumming was tame. 6

Substitutes

26 Karl Darlow

5 Pascal Struijk

9 Patrick Bamford

17 Largie Ramazani (on for Aaronson 74 min)

Scuffed a good chance at the back post despite having no defenders near him. Very unfortunate not to score from close distance from header. (N/A)

19 Mateo Joseph (on for Piroe 74 min)

Stayed inside the box in hope of latching on to one of the many crosses that came into the box but was just unfortunate. (N/A)

23 Josuha Guilavogui (on for Rothwell 83 min)

Came on to a good reception and then another shortly after marshalling the ball out of play under pressure. (N/A)

29 Wilfried Gnonto (on for Solomon 74 min)

Teased Oxford's defenders down the left but his crosses were mainly cleared. (N/A)

33 Isaac Schmidt (on for Byram 77 min)

Basically played like a left midfielder with Gnonto venturing forward. (N/A)

42 Sam Chambers