Leeds United pulled themselves another point closer to safety but rarely threatened to take all three during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at home to Brentford. A game of little chances and poor attacking quality saw the spoils shared between Whites and Bees for a second time this season.
Defence won out during the opening 45 minutes with neither Leeds nor Brentford creating any serious chances. Dominic Calvert-Lewin beat Caoimhín Kelleher to a looping cross but it was cleared, while Igor Thiago scuffed a half-chance after causing Jaka Bijol some problems.
The second-half played out much in the same way, with both sides enjoying spells of momentum without ever creating a clear-cut chance. Farke brought on attacking reinforcements including Noah Okafor and Ao Tanaka but despite a late push, that opening goal never came.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at Elland Road to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
1. GK: Karl Darlow
7 - Solid enough with the little he had to do. Kicking was good in moments and rushed and scrappy at other times. | AFP via Getty Images
2. CB: Joe Rodon
6 - Defended with physicality, tried to get on the ball going forward but faced a red and white wall. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Jaka Bijol
6 - Won some headers but couldn't create enough chaos in the opposition box. | Getty Images
4. CB: Pascal Struijk
5 - A shaky first half, on the ball especially. Some good defending in the second half and a few runs forward to try and force the play. | AFP via Getty Images
5. RWB: Jayden Bogle
5 - Lacked composure in a couple of moments on the attack. | AFP via Getty Images
6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
6 - A decent long ball to create a half chance for Bogle, pressed with urgency. | AFP via Getty Images