Leeds United player ratings vs Newcastle as Ao Tanaka and Calvert-Lewin shine in 4-1 romp | OneFootball

Leeds United surged to a 4-1 home win over Newcastle United, extending their unbeaten run and climbing to third. Leeds Live's player ratings highlighted several standout displays.

Lewis Miley diverted Ao Tanaka's drive into his own net to open the scoring, then Dominic Calvert-Lewin's header deflected in off Jayden Bogle for the second. Calvert-Lewin added an emphatic finish before half-time, with Noah Okafor's half-volley on 58 minutes sealing it. Bazoumana Toure struck an 89th-minute consolation.

Top marks went to Bogle, Tanaka and Calvert-Lewin, all rated 9. Ampadu, Gudmundsson, Elvedi and Okafor earned 8. Justin, Trafford, Muharemovic and Stach were each given 7.

From the bench, Wilson received 7, with Bard, Aaronson and Nmecha on 6. James and Longstaff were not on long enough to rate. Daniel Farke was marked 9 for a controlled, front-foot display.

Leeds kept the tempo high and pressed assertively, particularly before the break. The game loosened a touch after the fourth without inviting trouble.

Source: Leeds Live

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