Leeds United were brushed aside with relative ease by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium as Sam Allardyce’s first game in charge of the Whites ended in defeat.
The 2-1 scoreline somewhat flattered Leeds’ performance, which saw them forfeit the lion’s share of possession to the Premier League champions and create few opportunities of their own. Ilkay Gundogan’s first half brace made the game’s outcome something of a foregone conclusion; his two strikes carbon copies of each other, set up by Riyad Mahrez on the right-hand side.
Leeds, however did appear more resolute in the second half, insofar as not suffering further concessions, despite a number of Erling Haaland’s efforts hitting the woodwork instead of the back of the net, on a day in which chances simply wouldn’t fall for the Leeds-born City frontman.
Substitute Rodrigo struck back for Leeds minutes after Gundogan had hit Joel Robles’ post with a spot-kick, but it proved not enough for the Whites to come away with anything.
Here are Graham Smyth’s full-time player ratings from the Etihad Stadium.
Leeds, however did appear more resolute in the second half, insofar as not suffering further concessions, despite a number of Erling Haaland’s efforts hitting the woodwork instead of the back of the net, on a day in which chances simply wouldn’t fall for the Leeds-born City frontman.
![Ran around, tried to press the ball but couldn't bring composure to the game on the rare occasions he did get it. (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwYmViYjRiLWFmYzctNDFmNi1hYzdlLTVkZjYzNzMyYmY3ZjozNTAxNGU2My02OTE0LTQ4NGQtODIzNC1lYWU4OTQxYTNlZDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
13. Sam Greenwood - 4
Ran around, tried to press the ball but couldn't bring composure to the game on the rare occasions he did get it. (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)Photo: Martin Rickett
![Couldn't get into it to any meaningful degree. Tracked back to defend. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyYWUwYjQyLTFjYzItNDI5Yy05M2IzLWQ4YmM3MGYzYzhjNTo4YmQzNjEyNS1iNTgxLTRlMjctYWI5Ny05NGI2OTAwODVjMjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
14. Crysencio Summerville - 4
Couldn't get into it to any meaningful degree. Tracked back to defend. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
![Gave away a penalty, lacked composure on the ball, looked a bit shaky (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAyZTIyNDYyLTZhMTUtNDY1YS05MjVlLTYxMmFjZTNhNGM3NTo1NjRkZjdmZS1jZjNkLTRhM2QtOTcyYi0wZDM3YmNlNTRmOGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
15. Pascal Struijk - 3
Gave away a penalty, lacked composure on the ball, looked a bit shaky (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Photo: Shaun Botterill
![No real impact with his brief cameo off the bench. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIxNzIxYzUxLTcwMmQtNDYxYy1hZWMzLTU4ZjZjY2UwOWIzODpkMDljMmUwZC1mNWFkLTQ0MDctOTAxZC02NDUyMjYxNjcwNmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
16. Brenden Aaronson - 4
No real impact with his brief cameo off the bench. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)Photo: Clive Rose
![Missed some really basic stuff, wasn't consistent with his cards, didn't get to grips with time wasting. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY4MjczNzg0LTA3ODktNDNmYy1iNWZiLTgyMzNlMzhlNGM5ZTphY2I5MTEzZi1hNDI5LTRiYmItYWNlNS1iZTgxNWMyNmQ1Zjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
17. Andy Madley - 4
Missed some really basic stuff, wasn't consistent with his cards, didn't get to grips with time wasting. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Photo: Michael Regan