Leeds United player ratings against Manchester City
Meslier. Caught out by De Bruyne's fine early free-kick which struck the post. One or two dodgy moments with his distribution, including in the build-up to City's opener. 6
Ayling. Had his hands full containing Sterling, who looked in the mood. Stuck with it and had a great chance to level just before the break. 7
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Hide AdKoch. Made a key block to deny De Bruyne in the first half. Him and Cooper lacked authority and conviction in handling City at set-plays in the first half. Strong after that. 7
Cooper. Looseness helped lead to City's opener, but regrouped 6
Dallas. Contributions at both ends. Made an important block to prevent at certain goal for Torres and had a great opportunity at the other end. 7
Phillips. Found it tough going early on as City produced an ultra-intense opening. Better after that. 7
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Hide AdCosta. Persisted and came into the game more after a difficult start. Played on the left in the second period. 8
Klich. Had the job of looking after Kevin De Bruyne and it was a thankless task at times. Gave everything. 7
Roberts. Game passed him by for a fair bit of the first half. Came off in the second half. 5
Alioski. Should have done better after timing his run well to get on the end of Ayling's cross - only to thump his header off target. 6
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Hide AdBamford. Fired a crisp shot off target after a decent Leeds move in the first period and went close on the resumption and was a threat. Harshly booked. 8
Substitutes: Poveda (Alioski 45). Fine performance from the bench. 8
Rodrigo (Roberts 56). What an impact - a goal and hit the bar twice. 9
Davis (Klich 77). 6
Not used: Caprile, Poveda, Llorente, Strujik, Shackleton.
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Mendy (Ake 71); Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Foden; Mahrez (Fernandinho 77), Sterling, Torres (Bernardo 65). Substitutes unused: Steffen, Stones, Delap, Palmer.
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