Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Leeds United Thrashed Crystal Palace as Oliver Glasner’s Lacklustre Side Surrender in a 4-1 Defeat

Leeds United just put on a clinic performance at Elland Road. They completely dismantled a shell-shocked Crystal Palace side. The final score of 4-1 barely does justice to Leeds' dominance in this Premier League fixture. From the very start, you could see the intent as Leeds were aggressive throughout the 90 minutes. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, looked lost; their defense was in absolute disarray, pulled apart time and time again.

The star of the show? You could make a case for a few players. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was a beast up front, grabbing two vital goals. But for us, Anton Stach ran the entire game from midfield. He was simply unplayable, capping his performance with a gorgeous free-kick goal. It was a complete masterclass against Leeds United. Palace got a late penalty, a mere consolation in a truly one-sided match. Here are Sportsdunia's Leeds United vs Crystal Palace player ratings.

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Goalkeeper

Dean Henderson - 4.5: A truly miserable day for the keeper. He conceded four goals and looked rattled for most of the game. While he wasn't directly at fault for all of them, his command of the area was nonexistent. His distribution was poor, with only 58% pass accuracy, often putting his team under more pressure. He made two saves, but it wasn't nearly enough to keep his team in the game.

Defenders

Maxence Lacroix - 5.0: A very difficult evening. He was constantly under pressure and picked up a yellow card for a clumsy challenge. The 12 clearances show just how busy he was. But as part of a backline that conceded four, it's hard to give him much credit. He looked a step off the pace all game.

Marc Guéhi - 5.0: A surprisingly poor performance from the captain. He also earned a yellow card and struggled to organize his defense. What stood out to us was his lack of composure against Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He made some clearances but was part of a unit that was completely overwhelmed by the Leeds attack.

Chris Richards - 4.0: A disastrous performance. He made a direct error leading to a goal, a cardinal sin for a defender. He won plenty of his ground duels but was a liability in the air, losing six of nine aerial battles. He looked shaky and nervous every time Leeds attacked his side of the pitch.

Midfielders

Tyrick Mitchell - 5.5: One of the better players in a bad bunch. He tried to get forward and even created a chance. But defensively, he was exposed time and again. He won his tackles but was often chasing shadows as Leeds overloaded the flanks. An impossible task for him today.

Nathaniel Clyne - 5.0: He was mostly anonymous during his 65 minutes on the pitch. Pinned back in his own half and offered very little going forward. It was no surprise to see him substituted as he was having no impact on the proceedings.

Will Hughes - 5.0: Lasted only 45 minutes before being hooked. His 100% pass accuracy is a misleading stat, as none of his passes were incisive. He was a passenger in the midfield battle. The substitution said everything about his first-half performance.

Adam Wharton - 6.5: He was the only one who showed real heart and quality. He never stopped running and tried to make things happen, even forcing a good save from the keeper. He won eight duels and was a combative presence. His late yellow card was likely born from pure frustration. He deserved better from his teammates.

Forwards

Eddie Nketiah - 5.5: He huffed and puffed but was completely isolated. Had one shot on target but was marshalled well by the Leeds defence. It was a frustrating day for him, unable to make a real impact before being substituted.

Yéremy Pino - 5.5: Looked bright in very brief spells but his final product was lacking. He lost possession far too often and his shots were blocked. He just couldn't find a way to influence the game in a meaningful way.

Jean-Philippe Mateta - 6.0: He was a physical handful, winning five aerial duels. He battled hard. However, he was wasteful in front of goal and lost the ball too easily on the ground. He provided an outlet but lacked the cutting edge needed.

Substitutes

Justin Devenny - 6.5: Came on and scored the consolation goal from the penalty spot with confidence. Also hit the post. Offered a bit of spark that was missing.

Manager

O. Glasner - 4.0: A terrible day at the office for the manager. His team looked tactically naive and defensively shambolic. They were unprepared for Leeds' intensity and he failed to make any changes that altered the course of the match. He's got a lot to answer for after this one.

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Goalkeeper

Lucas Perri - 7.0: He had a relatively quiet game, which is a credit to his defence. He did concede a penalty late on, earning a booking in the process, but there was little he could do. Made a great save to deny Adam Wharton, showing his concentration was high despite being a spectator for long periods.

Defenders

Pascal Struijk - 8.0: An absolute giant at the back. He was dominant in the air, winning seven of his eleven aerial duels, and kept the Palace attack quiet all afternoon. He was calm on the ball and his positioning was immaculate. A truly commanding performance.

Joe Rodon - 8.0: Formed an impenetrable partnership with Struijk. He won his duels, read the game brilliantly, and his distribution was excellent. He completely nullified the threat of Palace's forwards. A top-class defensive display from him.

Jaka Bijol - 8.5: What a performance. Not only was he defensively solid, winning eight duels, but he also provided a brilliant assist for the second goal. He was a threat going forward and created a big chance. A complete full-back performance that had everything.

Midfielders

Jayden Bogle - 7.0: Provided great energy and width down the right flank. He was a constant outlet for his team and created a chance before being substituted. A solid, dependable performance.

Gabriel Gudmundsson - 7.5: A tireless worker on the left. He had a couple of shots on target and was a real handful for the Palace defence. His energy was infectious, and he contributed significantly in both attack and defence.

Ethan Ampadu - 9.0: A true captain's performance. He led by example in the middle of the park, dominating the midfield battle. He broke up play, dictated the tempo, and capped it off with a deserved goal. A phenomenal display of leadership and quality.

Brenden Aaronson - 7.5: His movement and energy were a nightmare for Palace. While he didn't get a goal or assist, his link-up play was crucial to Leeds' attacking fluidity. He created space for others and worked tirelessly for the team.

Anton Stach - 9.5: Our man of the match. He was simply sensational. He created five chances, his delivery from set-pieces was world-class, and he scored a stunning free-kick to seal the victory. Everything good Leeds did went through him. A midfield masterclass and the highest rated player on the pitch.

Forwards

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 9.0: The perfect centre-forward display. He bullied the Palace defenders, held the ball up brilliantly, and scored two clinical goals. His presence was the focal point of the attack, and he was simply unplayable. A fantastic performance.

Noah Okafor - 7.0: Looked dangerous with his pace and dribbling. He was always willing to take on his man and created some good opportunities. A positive contribution before he was substituted.

Substitutes

Ao Tanaka - N/A: Came on late with the game already won.

Wilfried Gnonto - N/A: Didn't have enough time to make a significant impact.

Manager

D. Farke - 9.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. He set his team up to be aggressive, organised, and ruthless. They exploited every single one of Palace's weaknesses. A tactical masterstroke from the Leeds boss.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match Goes to Anton Stach