Leeds United 2 Swansea City 1: Phil Hay's player ratings as Kalvin Phillips stars

Leeds United secured a 2-1 victory over Swansea City on Wednesday evening at Elland Road - but how did we rate the players?

Our Phil Hay hands out the scores below...

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Leeds ratings
Marshalled his box and pulled off one particularly good save from Connor Roberts, before McBurnie tucked the penalty away. 7/10placeholder image
Marshalled his box and pulled off one particularly good save from Connor Roberts, before McBurnie tucked the penalty away. 7/10
Much better from Ayling, right up until he was tempted into the foul which gave away the penalty. His reaction told you he didn't need to make that tackle. 6/10placeholder image
Much better from Ayling, right up until he was tempted into the foul which gave away the penalty. His reaction told you he didn't need to make that tackle. 6/10
Another major performance from the Swede, who got the opening goal and trampled all over a small Swansea frontline. McBurnie worked him harder. 8/10placeholder image
Another major performance from the Swede, who got the opening goal and trampled all over a small Swansea frontline. McBurnie worked him harder. 8/10
A quieter presence than Jansson but did plenty of good work and wasn't troubled before Swansea manager Graham Potter began making changes. 7/10placeholder image
A quieter presence than Jansson but did plenty of good work and wasn't troubled before Swansea manager Graham Potter began making changes. 7/10
Has hit a decent vein of form and his busy displays are helping to give United impetus and energy. Harrison tucked away his cross. 8/10placeholder image
Has hit a decent vein of form and his busy displays are helping to give United impetus and energy. Harrison tucked away his cross. 8/10
A masterclass from Phillips, who had far too much for Swansea's midfield. Kept Leeds cruising for 86 minutes. 9/10placeholder image
A masterclass from Phillips, who had far too much for Swansea's midfield. Kept Leeds cruising for 86 minutes. 9/10
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