Leeds ensured it was third time lucky against Millwall this season by securing a 2-0 victory at Elland Road against the Lions on Wednesday night.
United had been beaten twice previously this season by the South Londoners, once in the league and once in the FA Cup, but made no mistake as the Championship campaign enters its home straight.
Leeds made sure they did not go winless for a third consecutive match as an early Jake Cooper own goal, which came via Manor Solomon’s low cross, and Ao Tanaka’s late strike made certain of all three points as the Whites returned to the summit of the table, opening up a four-point cushion on third-place Burnley and a two-point advantage on nearest challengers Sheffield United, both of whom were held to home draws on Tuesday night.
Here are the ratings.
7. Joe Rothwell: 8/10
Started as he meant to go on, getting right at Millwall with his dribbling and passing. Played a part in the own goal. Added urgency and did the other side of the game well too. Continued to probe even when injured. | YEP/Tony Johnson
8. Manor Solomon: 7/10
Caused some problems, ran the ball well and forced the goal but wasn't at his absolute best. | YEP/Tony Johnson.
9. Brenden Aaronson: 6/10
Like James, there was so much effort and he got into so many good positions but couldn't find the quality. Part unlucky, part wasteful. | Getty Images
10. Dan James: 6/10
All the effort and closing down you could ask for, plenty of running into good positions but the accuracy in the final third wasn't quite there. | YEP/Tony Johnson
11. Joel Piroe: 8/10
Some lovely touches and passes. Robbed of a stunning goal by a very marginal offside flag. | Getty Images
12. Willy Gnonto: N/A
Buzzed around looking to get shots away but the game was done when he came on. | Getty Images