Leeds United’s superb fightback vs Everton
Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.
Villa will be looking to build upon their last result, a 1-0 home win against Southampton that alleviated some of the pressure on coach Steven Gerrard, whose side still sit in 14th place in the table. A victory for Villa here would see them leapfrog opponents Leeds and also Bournemouth, while a heavy scoreline in their favour could even take them ahead of Gerrard’s old club Liverpool, who stumbled again yesterday (Saturday 1 October) with a 3-3 draw against Brighton.
Meanwhile, home side Leeds have also claimed just two wins in the top flight so far this season but are without a victory in their last three outings, having been thrashed 5-2 at Brentford in their most recent league game. Jesse Marsch’s team are just two points off the bottom three, in marginally better shape than Villa, ahead of this afternoon’s match, for which Marsch will serve a touchline ban.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today’s game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Aaronson releases Rodrigo, who ghosts behind Konsa and flashes the ball across the face of goal. Martinez comes, but misses the ball, however he catches Kristensen’s cross from the other side!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Leeds break through Harrison, who races towards the box before losing the ball. Rodrigo’s shot on the rebound is blocked, and Sinisterra’s cross back into the area is headed clear.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
McGinn’s deep free-kick is crossed into the box, but Meslier misjudges the flight of the ball and can only flap at it, conceding a corner in the process.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Villa’s leading lights in attack have been starters Ramsey, Bailey, and Luiz, who have each scored once so far this season.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Bailey is put in behind Struijk and crosses to the back post. McGinn is arriving late, but Watkins takes the first touch and takes it away from his captain’s feet!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
BLOCKED!!! Sinisterra dances in-field and finds Harrison, who releases Kristensen into space. He drives forward and passes to Aaronson in the box, whose lay-off for Rodrigo results in a shot that Mings blocks into the arms of Martinez!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
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Leeds United vs Aston Villa
In three league matches at home this season, Leeds are unbeaten with two wins and one draw. The Whites will be out to prolong a four-match home unbeaten streak, dating back to May of last season. Ending their away-day frustrations will be the aim for Villa, who have not found their form this season on their travels, with three losses in three matches.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Young crosses into the box from deep, but Mings takes down Harrison as he attacks the ball and concedes a free-kick.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Bailey commits a foul and proceeds to kick the ball away in frustration, earning himself a word with the referee after just two minutes!
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