Leeds Utd suffered a second half meltdown at the hands of goal shy Crystal Palace yesterday as the Eagles came from behind to soar clear of the relegation fodder; in a five goal massacre. Things could have been all so different had Gracia's men taken their chances early on, but as we have seen so many times over the last few seasons, when it's time for Leeds to soak up pressure, it rarely ends well.

For the first half an hour, it was one way traffic. Leeds were camped in the Palace half, launching wave after wave of attack, with little resistance coming from their South London counterparts! It came as no surprise when deadlock was broken, after 22 minutes when Bamford steered a header (following Aaronson's out-swinging corner) in off the post to deservedly take the lead.

Palace were level shortly just before the interval. Ayew rose highest to get on the end of a free kick, directing a tame effort towards Meslier. Before the Frenchman could claim the ball, Guehi nipped in, and steered the ball in to an empty net.

Leeds second half performance was inexcusable. It was like Ketamine had been served during half time refreshments, such was their inability to keep up. Four goals in 24 minutes well and truly highlighted Leeds Utd's inadequacies, and the tasks Gracia faces between now and the end of the season to paper over the cracks, when hopefully the cull can begin.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		McKennie, Weston Midfielder
		Roca, Marc Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Sinisterra, Luis Midfielder
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Rutter, Georginio Forward
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Cooper, Liam Defender		Unused Sub
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Robles, Joel Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2022/2023
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2022-23
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2022/23