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.
![Got stuck straight in, got at his man and tried to put balls in the box. Some of his work deserved more than the attempted finishes it received. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgwOGNjOGJlLTYzZWItNDdkNC1iNTAzLWNmZDYwZGFiYzY2ZTo5ZWRiOTNkNC0zNWFmLTRmYWYtYWFlYy03NTFkOTUwNGIyMTE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Dan James - 6/10
Got stuck straight in, got at his man and tried to put balls in the box. Some of his work deserved more than the attempted finishes it received. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
![Thrown on in the last few minutes to try and nick something.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU1ZWU5MDRkLTIxMWUtNGQ2My1hNTFkLTFiMTUxMmFjNzk4NToxZGY4OWU2ZS1iYWUzLTRmMzYtYWM4Ny04MDdjYTNiYmMzNzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. Mateo Joseph - N/A
Thrown on in the last few minutes to try and nick something.Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
![Made runs that weren't spotted, gave defenders something to think about but when the ball came his way he just couldn't make it count. Service to him wasn't great.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxNzU0MDY5LTE5MDktNDliZS1iMDRjLTlhYmYyZjA5NjlkMzpiZmIxMzMyOS1hNTE2LTRiMDUtYjc5Zi04ZmU3OTk4N2Y2MmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. Patrick Bamford - 5/10
Made runs that weren't spotted, gave defenders something to think about but when the ball came his way he just couldn't make it count. Service to him wasn't great.Photo: Martin Rickett
![Another very late substitute, couldn't make a significant contribution.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjNjg1NmMwLWUxMjctNGRlNi05MDI5LWUwNjkxMTRkYWJkMDoxYTllZGExZC0xNjQ1LTQ1OWEtOTYzNS0zN2M0MTg3ZTdlNGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
16. Junior Firpo - N/A
Another very late substitute, couldn't make a significant contribution.Photo: George Wood
![Missed at least one certain penalty and one that could easily have been given. Missed a couple of fouls. Inconsistent with what he let go and what he whistled. Wasn't onto time wasting quickly enough.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFkMjQxODhmLTc2YzEtNDFlNi04MGQ4LTI0MzA4NzVjY2VkYjowNzE1MGI3YS1hNzdhLTRlNTItYjI4MS0xY2E4MTM0ZTAyNjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
17. Referee: Graham Scott - 4/10
Missed at least one certain penalty and one that could easily have been given. Missed a couple of fouls. Inconsistent with what he let go and what he whistled. Wasn't onto time wasting quickly enough.Photo: PAUL ELLIS