Daniel Farke’s men lost for the second successive game on Friday night as Leeds were beaten 1-0 at the hands of West Bromwich Albion. The United boss made five changes, two of which were enforced, to his starting line-up but a freshening up of the side could not turn Leeds’ fortunes after defeat at Preston North End on Boxing Day.
Leeds’ attacking threat was largely thwarted, although the Whites were denied what appeared a good case for a penalty kick during the first half as Willy Gnonto was pulled to the floor by Cedric Kipre inside the Baggies’ penalty area.
Grady Diangana’s opener proved to be the game’s decisive – and only – goal, scored during the first 45 minutes. Leeds struggled to find an answer during the second half, which eventually petered out and sees the team consolidate their place in fourth.
West Brom, meanwhile, moved within three points of Farke’s men with their latest victory.
Grady Diangana’s opener proved to be the game’s decisive – and only – goal, scored during the first 45 minutes. Leeds struggled to find an answer during the second half, which eventually petered out and sees the team consolidate their place in fourth.
![A couple of nice balls over the top, a lot of running and defensive work but couldn't give Leeds enough control or forward momentum.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjNTM0MmY0LWU0YmQtNDNiMy1hOGJiLTMzZWE2ZWJlMjAwMDo3NzIwMjAyMi1hOGViLTQ4YzYtYjMzNy00Njc1NjdhYTVkNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Ethan Ampadu - 5/10
A couple of nice balls over the top, a lot of running and defensive work but couldn't give Leeds enough control or forward momentum.Photo: Martin Rickett
![Should have had a penalty, made a couple of good runs. Was wasteful in moments that could have mattered more.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZmNjAzZGI0LWRmZGUtNGU1OC05YThjLWQ3N2I0NWNhNWVlMjpjNTNhMTk5ZS01MTY3LTQzYWMtYjRlZC03ZmQzOGYyNjMwOTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Willy Gnonto - 5/10
Should have had a penalty, made a couple of good runs. Was wasteful in moments that could have mattered more.Photo: Martin Rickett
![A couple of flashes, looked dangerous once or twice but was guilty of trying too much in certain situations.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdkNDJjZDQxLWVmZDYtNGZhYS1iYjUzLWI1MjcwNzk3ODg3ZToxZGMyZGY3OC04MTM5LTRlMmEtOGMyMC1hZmEyNTg1NTI3ZTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Crysencio Summerville - 5/10
A couple of flashes, looked dangerous once or twice but was guilty of trying too much in certain situations.Photo: David Rogers
![Very little impact, very little went right for him. Another one of those games that passed him by.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI1ZGE0YTM0LTE0ZDUtNDNiYi1hYzQzLWYwY2JkNzBhZmRjYTo4NmIzMGE2OC1mMWFmLTQ0ZTUtYmY2MC0zY2RiMTAzODRmN2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Joel Piroe - 3/10
Very little impact, very little went right for him. Another one of those games that passed him by.Photo: David Rogers
![Couldn't give his side the spark they needed. Went to ground too easily at times and yet was unlucky not to win a penalty.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdiNTY5NGUxLTNkZDItNDRkZi1iMDk3LWYyNDA2MjY0YzNlZjplZjE4YTNkMS1hMzRmLTRmNzMtYmVhMy1jYTUzODQ0Y2Q3NGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Georginio Rutter - 4/10
Couldn't give his side the spark they needed. Went to ground too easily at times and yet was unlucky not to win a penalty.Photo: David Rogers
![Gave Leeds an outlet on the left and although his service into the area was distinctly hit and miss, he at least created something.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdmNTg0ZTM3LWYwMGMtNDE1Yi05ZjM2LWJhYmExMDk0NzMwZTplYTA1Y2Y0ZC0xMmQ3LTRkNzgtOWJjOS04ZTYwNTNiOWNhNDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
12. Jaidon Anthony - 5/10
Gave Leeds an outlet on the left and although his service into the area was distinctly hit and miss, he at least created something.Photo: Martin Rickett