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Lee Sobot's Leeds United player ratings vs Arsenal as star man scores 8/10 but several 6s and 5s

Leeds United player ratings vs Arsenal.

Leeds United’s return to Premier League action at champions Arsenal ultimately ended in a 2-1 defeat - but how did we rate the performances?

Arsenal began brightly but without really creating any good chances and it was actually Daniel Farke’s Whites who had the best chance in a goalless first half, Gunners keeper David Raya producing a particularly good save to keep out a firm drive from Gabi Gudmundsson from an acute angle at the left hand post.

Leeds continued to threaten after the break and it was therefor no real surprise when James Justin fired them ahead with a brilliant finish to a Gabi Gudmundsson cross.

The lead though did not last long, United’s defensive hard work undone as Ricardo Calafiori got himself free to convert after Ben White had nodded a Noni Madueke cross back across goal.

The momentum was changing and Arsenal then went ahead as a flowing team move was finished off by a thumping finish from substitute Bruno Guimaraes.

Leeds United writer Lee Sobot hands out the scores.

6 - Surprisingly little to do in the first half but solid when called upon although kicking a bit hit and miss. But might have done better with the equaliser and also survived a big scare at the end.
1. James Trafford 6 - Surprisingly little to do in the first half but solid when called upon although kicking a bit hit and miss. But might have done better with the equaliser and also survived a big scare at the end. | Getty Images Photo Sales
6 - Stood up well to Madueke and a threat at the other end too but unfortunately got in the way of a goalbound Stach shot
2. Jayden Bogle 6 - Stood up well to Madueke and a threat at the other end too but unfortunately got in the way of a goalbound Stach shot | Bruce Rollinson/PA Wire Photo Sales
8 - Really bright, solid as a rock against Saka and caused lots of problems at the other end too, forcing a strong save from Raya
3. Gabi Gudmundsson 8 - Really bright, solid as a rock against Saka and caused lots of problems at the other end too, forcing a strong save from Raya | John Walton/PA Wire Photo Sales
6 - Often the deepest centre back and another solid display to start with but harder after the break and booked.
4. Tarik Muharemovic 6 - Often the deepest centre back and another solid display to start with but harder after the break and booked. | Getty Images Photo Sales
7 - Another who played a strong part in a solid defensive display in the first half and then supplied a brilliant finish to fire his men in front.
5. James Justin 7 - Another who played a strong part in a solid defensive display in the first half and then supplied a brilliant finish to fire his men in front. | Getty Images Photo Sales
6 - Probably the pick of the defenders, strong as an ox in battle with Havertz.
6. Nico Elvedi 6 - Probably the pick of the defenders, strong as an ox in battle with Havertz. | Getty Images Photo Sales
6 - Surprisingly little to do in the first half but solid when called upon although kicking a bit hit and miss. But might have done better with the equaliser and also survived a big scare at the end.
6 - Surprisingly little to do in the first half but solid when called upon although kicking a bit hit and miss. But might have done better with the equaliser and also survived a big scare at the end. | Getty Images

Leeds United player ratings vs Arsenal.

7 - Probably United's best player in the first half, buzzing about everywhere, booked but made a huge challenge to thwart an Arsenal counter
7. Ao Tanaka 7 - Probably United's best player in the first half, buzzing about everywhere, booked but made a huge challenge to thwart an Arsenal counter | AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales
6 - Actually pretty quiet by his standards but a looping header almost caught Raya out but gradually given the runaround in midfield.
8. Ethan Ampadu 6 - Actually pretty quiet by his standards but a looping header almost caught Raya out but gradually given the runaround in midfield. | Getty Images Photo Sales
6 - Much better than of late and might have scored had his shot not been blocked by Bogle.
9. Anton Stach 6 - Much better than of late and might have scored had his shot not been blocked by Bogle. | Getty Images Photo Sales
6 - Looked bright as a button in the warm up and that proved the case in the game itself although did overcook a cross which ended a threatening attack but faded after the break.
10. Noah Okafor 6 - Looked bright as a button in the warm up and that proved the case in the game itself although did overcook a cross which ended a threatening attack but faded after the break. | AFP via Getty Images Photo Sales
7 - A really good display leading the line, giving Arsenal's defence no peace and with some lovely turns and lay offs. Sharp.
11. Dominic Calvert-Lewin 7 - A really good display leading the line, giving Arsenal's defence no peace and with some lovely turns and lay offs. Sharp. | Getty Images Photo Sales
5 - On from the bench as Leeds chased the game but unable to get involved.
12. Harry Wilson (sub) 5 - On from the bench as Leeds chased the game but unable to get involved. | Getty Images Photo Sales

Leeds United player ratings vs Arsenal.

5 - On from the bench but offered very little.
13. Brenden Aaronson (sub) 5 - On from the bench but offered very little. | Getty Images Photo Sales
5 - Another on from the bench who was unable to get imvolved.
14. Lukas Nmecha (sub) 5 - Another on from the bench who was unable to get imvolved. | Getty Images Photo Sales

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