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.
13. Sam Byram: N/A
Managed to get himself into a nice attacking position and get the ball into the six-yard box. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
14. Largie Ramazani: N/A
On for the final two minutes of stoppage time, by which time Millwall had largely accepted their fate. | Getty Images
15. Mateo Joseph: N/A
A 91st minute sub in a game that lasted 93 minutes. No chance to do much of note. | Getty Images
16. Ilia Gruev: N/A
On in the very final minutes to give the limping Rothwell a rest. Ran about. Made one nice pass to the edge of the box. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
17. Referee - Dean Whitestone: 3/10
The whereabouts of his cards will remain a mystery forevermore. A number of players got away with questionable or repeated fouls. Missed a few things too. | Getty Images