Leeds United came from behind to earn a decent point on the road thanks to Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Brentford. The Whites fought back from 1-0 down to share the spoils, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring his fourth goal in as many Premier League games.
Leeds had the better chances during the first-half, with Noah Okafor twice coming close and seeing a cross for Jayden Bogle deflected clear. Brentford thought they had a penalty when Gabriel Gudmundsson was adjudged to have fouled Dango Ouattara, but replays showed the winger was just offside and VAR overturned the decision.
Much of the opening 25 minutes of the second half belonged to Leeds but they were hit with a sucker punch when Jordan Henderson made it 1-0, Rico Henry’s cross deflecting right into the midfielder’s path to score. Leeds got themselves back level on 83 minutes when Calvert-Lewin headed home a great cross from substitute Willy Gnonto, earning a good point.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at the Gtech Community Stadium to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
7. CM: Ethan Ampadu
8 - His determination kept Leeds on the front foot and played a part in the equaliser. Showed his class in a number of moments. | Getty Images
8. CM: Anton Stach
7 - Some tidy football and good runs forward. Struggled to get his shots off around the edge of the area. Deliveries were mixed. | Getty Images
9. CM: Ao Tanaka
4 - Had a bit of a stinker. Didn't do well enough in possession or out of it. Some slack moments. | Getty Images
10. ST: Noah Okafor
6 - Got into a couple of good positions and had chances but failed to take them. Put in a decent shift. | Getty Images
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
7 - A battling performance, lots of aerial challenges and physical battles but one moment of important quality to level things with the header. | Getty Images
12. Sub: Brenden Aaronson
7 - Buzzed around, helped move the ball forward. Did his bit to get back and defend. | Getty Images