Calvert-Lewin Shines, Botman Struggles in Leeds v Newcastle Match

Lukas Hornicek: Made crucial saves, denying Bogle twice and Calvert-Lewin, preventing a worse outcome for his team. 6

Amar Dedic: Played through a hamstring issue, facing constant pressure on his flank. A difficult match. 4

Malick Thiaw: Captained the side but his performance fell short. Easily beaten by Calvert-Lewin for two goals and failed to block another. 3

Sven Botman: Struggled to contain Calvert-Lewin, being outplayed for the second goal. 3

Lewis Hall: Pulled out of position for Leeds' second goal. A disappointing night following his new contract. 4

Nico Gonzalez: Substituted early in the match after a head injury. 5

Lewis Miley: Little could be done about a deflection for a goal. Overwhelmed by Leeds' midfield, struggling to establish rhythm. 4

Jacob Murphy: Provided insufficient defensive cover and posed few threats offensively in Elanga's absence. 3

Yoane Wissa: Created the team's best opportunity and showed considerable effort, despite inconsistent final balls. 5

Harvey Barnes: Had a chance inside the box, only to be denied by Trafford. 5

Matias Fernandez-Pardo: Making his debut after a significant transfer, he had little service due to the team's long-ball strategy. 4

Substitutes:

Sean Steur (on 19 for Gonzalez): Came on following an injury. Could not prevent a deflection for the first goal and lost possession before the second. An experience from which the young player will learn. 4

Bazoumana Toure (on 58 for Murphy): Scored a quick goal. Showed promise in his brief appearance. 6

Joe Willock (on 58 for Fernandez-Pardo): Had one opportunity, hitting the roof of the net from a tight angle. 5

Tino Livramento (on 58 for Dedic): Returned from injury. Assisted Toure's goal. 6

Aladji Bamba (on 79 for Miley): A rare appearance since his transfer. 5

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