The Whites made sure to maintain their unbeaten home record against the top flight’s so-called "Big Six" with a commanding performance that severely dented their visitors’ hopes of ensuring qualification for next year’s Champions League.
Stuart Dallas gave Marcelo Bielsa's men the lead before Son Heung-Min netted an equaliser, but subsequent strikes from Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo were enough to hand the Whites all three points.
And in particular, Bielsa was pleased to see his record signing make such a positive impact.
Speaking after the game, the Leeds manager said: “Rodrigo is a vital player for us.
“The obligation of all of us who are part of this group is to manage to get him to be able to do everything he’s capable of doing.
“After the time he spent without playing, he played half an hour against Brighton, 45 minutes with the U23s and he came on in the game today. After each appearance he’s played better than he had in the previous game.
“It’s important we manage to see the richness he has, football wise. He’s a player who has solutions to the problems of the game without anyone indicating them to him.”
Next up for Leeds is a clash against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday lunchtime
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation involving Leeds United and their top flight rivals below...

. LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on February 27, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Elland Road. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker

. Zouma to Roma?
Jose Mourinho is keen to take Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma to AS Roma with him this summer. (Corriere dello Sport) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths

1. Zouma to Roma?
Jose Mourinho is keen to take Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma to AS Roma with him this summer. (Corriere dello Sport) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths

2. Coman in demand
Manchester United and Chelsea have ‘expressed an interest’ in Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman. (Fussball Transfers) (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Photo: Alexander Hassenstein

3. Real plot shock Aurier swoop
Real Madrid are said to be plotting a surprise swoop for Tottenham defender Serge Aurier. (Foot Mercato) (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

4. Battle on for Andersen
Tottenham are in pole position to sign Lyon defender Joachim Andersen this summer, with North London rivals Arsenal also in the race. (The Telegraph) (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill