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Beren Cross

Leeds United player ratings as Kalvin Phillips and defence shine in Man Utd draw

Leeds United (4-1-4-1)

1 Illan Meslier - seven

For all of the pressure Manchester United were capable of at their best, Meslier did not have much to do. Save at the end of the first half from a Marcus Rashford free-kick was the pick of it.

2 Luke Ayling (c) - nine

Exceptional match from one of a few who seemed to read the match expertly. Snuffed out a lot of danger and won his duels in the most part. Some big tackles.

14 Diego Llorente - eight

Another excellent match in the centre for the Spain international. Never looked too distressed by Mason Greenwood and covered well when team-mates were beaten by their man.

21 Pascal Struijk - nine

Another thrilling chapter in one of the stories of the season at Elland Road. Goes from strength to strength against some of the best attackers in the world. Passing game exceptional too.

10 Ezgjan Alioski - seven

Very competent again against some very tricky customers. Left your heart in your mouth a few times in the first half, but improved in the second half and made some important contributions.

23 Kalvin Phillips - nine

Outstanding. Snuffed out so much danger, made big tackles, shirked nothing and made some mesmerising passes too. Game-breaking performance the team needed from him.

17 Helder Costa - six

No telling contribution in the final third aside from a shot deflected onto the roof of the visiting net.

15 Stuart Dallas - seven

Popped up where the team needed him to. Not always at the heart of things, but typically consistent. Lovely scooped pass in the away box stood out.

11 Tyler Roberts - six

Biggest impression came in his own half with some big tackles, one of which yielded a yellow. Still not quite pulling the strings as he would want in the opposition half.

22 Jack Harrison - six

The odd flash of a sprint into space down the flanks, but not the danger or threat he would want. Luke Shaw dominated him in the second half.

9 Patrick Bamford - six

Improved after the break, but just not in the game anywhere near enough. Enjoyed his attitude around the Costa injury. Showed fight for the team.

Substitutes

13 Kiko Casilla

5 Robin Koch (on for Roberts 77min) - N/A

7 Ian Poveda (on for Harrison 68min) - six

Never quite got the pass he was begging for into the space behind the full-backs.

19 Pablo Hernandez

28 Gaetano Berardi

38 Crysencio Summerville

42 Sam Greenwood

43 Mateusz Klich (on for Costa 72min) - seven

Some lovely passes around the final third as Leeds looked to stretch the game on the break. Had good legs and full of running.

46 Jamie Shackleton

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