A Mateusz Klich penalty followed by second-half strikes from Helder Costa, Liam Cooper, Pablo Hernandez and Patrick Bamford gave United a five-star victory, booting the Whites six points clear of third-placed Brentford with just four games left.
The YEP's chief football writer Graham Smyth hands out the scores.
1. Illan Meslier
7 - Scarcely involved. Sharp enough when needed Picture by Mike Egerton/PA Wire
2. Luke Ayling
8 - Often the only man in space in the first half, pushed up high and worked tirelessly to be an option. Good on the ball throughout. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images
3. Liam Cooper
8 - Defensively comfortable, commanding and controlled. Took his goal brilliantly.
4. Ben White
8 - Another very good showing, showed he can win aerial battles as well as ground duels.
5. Stuart Dallas
8 - Kept Stoke's most dangerous and pacey player in his pocket for the vast majority and shut down their outlet. Claimed a gorgeous assist.
6. Kalvin Phillips
8 - Kept Leeds ticking and moving forward. More effective as the game opened up in the second half. Picture by George Wood/Getty Images