{"id":20543,"date":"2026-01-04T16:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T16:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/04\/struijk-gets-8-aaronson-with-7-leeds-united-players-rated-in-entertaining-draw-vs-manchester-united\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T16:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T16:26:31","slug":"struijk-gets-8-aaronson-with-7-leeds-united-players-rated-in-entertaining-draw-vs-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/04\/struijk-gets-8-aaronson-with-7-leeds-united-players-rated-in-entertaining-draw-vs-manchester-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Struijk Gets 8, Aaronson With 7 | Leeds United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Manchester United"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leeds United entertained Manchester United at Elland Road earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time interval with a goalless scoreline.<\/p>\n

Brenden Aaronson scored the opener for the home side in the 62nd minute, which was cancelled out by Matheus Cunha\u2019s goal just three minutes later. The contest ended with Daniel Farke\u2019s men earning an entertaining 1-1 draw in front of their home fans.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how each Leeds United<\/a> player fared during the clash against the Red Devils.<\/p>\n

GK: Lucas Perri \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perri made one important save at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.<\/p>\n

CB: Sebastiaan Bornauw \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He performed his defensive duties well and won a couple of aerial duels.<\/p>\n

CB: Jaka Bijol \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bijol gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

CB: Pascal Struijk \u2013 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He was solid when defending inside his half and was a good presence on the ball. Struijk has got an assist to show for his efforts.<\/p>\n

\"Leeds
LEEDS, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 04: Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Leny Yoro of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RM: James Justin \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He worked hard defensively but lacked quality inside the opponent\u2019s penalty area.<\/p>\n

CM: Brenden Aaronson \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aaronson was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch and managed to score the opener in the 62nd minute.<\/p>\n

CM: Anton Stach \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He earned possession back once and engineered a few key chances for his teammates in the final third.<\/p>\n

CM: Ilia Gruev \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gruev worked his socks off at the centre of the park but failed to threaten the opponent\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

LM: Gabriel Gudmundsson \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He caught the eye at times on the left flank, but there was no goal for him.<\/p>\n

ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calvert-Lewin was a real handful for the opposition defenders and was unfortunate to hit the post.<\/p>\n

ST: Noah Okafor \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He managed to shine at times inside the Man United half, but never looked like he would score.<\/p>\n

Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST: Lukas Nmecha \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He was lively in the final third.<\/p>\n

LW: Wilfried Gnonto \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

His impact on the game was minimal.<\/p>\n

CM: Ao Tanaka \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He struggled to influence the game.<\/p>\n

ST: Joel Piroe \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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