Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle

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Lukas Hornicek: This would have been even uglier for the visitors were it not for Hornicek making fine saves to twice deny Bogle and also to foil Calvert-Lewin. 6

Amar Dedic: Shook off hamstring issue to start, but a tough night as Leeds repeatedly targeted his flank. 4

Malick Thiaw: Captain for night but this was far from a captain's performance. Beaten easily by Calvert-Lewin for Leeds' second goal, slapped turf in frustration after the striker fired past him for the third and then failed to block Okafor's fourth. 3

Sven Botman: Like Thiaw, could not cope with Calvert-Lewin and was skinned so easily for Leeds' second goal. 3

Lewis Hall: Dragged out of position in build-up of Leeds' second goal. Not the night he had in mind after signing a new deal. 4

Nico Gonzalez: Belatedly came off after just 19 minutes after the ball struck him in the head in the early stages. 5

Lewis Miley: Little he could do for deflection for Tanaka's goal, but was overrawed by Leeds' tenacious midfield. Had little time to find passing rhythm. 4

Jacob Murphy: Continued in injured Anthony Elanga's absence, but did not offer enough protection and caused Leeds few problems going the other way. 3

Yoane Wissa: Created Newcastle's best chance and at least battled and chased, even if his final ball was not always great. 5

Harvey Barnes: Has a fearsome record against Leeds and eyes lit up when he danced inside the box only for Trafford to deny him. 5

Matias Fernandez-Pardo: Full debut following his £51.4m move from Lille. Had little to feed off as Newcastle repeatedly played long balls forward. 4

Subs:

Sean Steur (on 19, Gonzalez): Thrown into the cauldron after Gonzalez went off. Could do little about deflection before Leeds' first goal but gave the ball away in build up to Leeds' second. Eighteen-year-old will learn from experience. 4

Bazoumana Toure (on 58, Murphy) So rapid and pulled one back. Bright cameo as he pushes for a start. 6

Joe Willock (on 58, Fernandez-Pardo): One decent chance landed on roof of net from tight angle. 5

Tino Livramento (on 58, Dedic): Another step on return from injury. Set up Toure's consolation. 6

Aladji Bamba (on 79, Miley): A rare sighting following his summer move from Monaco. 5

Subs not used: Pope, Schar, Ramsey, M.Miley

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