Leeds United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Re-live the action as Steven Gerrard’s side failed to capitalise on Luis Sinisterra’s red card for the hosts
Leeds held on for a vital Premier League point after Luis Sinisterra was sent off at Elland Road in an ill-tempered goalless draw against Aston Villa on Sunday (2 October).
Colombia winger Sinisterra was dismissed early in the second half after failing to retreat from a free kick and earning a second yellow card. Villa created the better chances after Leeds went down to 10 men and went closest to a winner when Phillippe Coutinho’s volley hit a post and Ollie Watkins headed the rebound wide. But the game was dominated by both sides’ insistence on winning the physical battle, with referee Stuart Attwell booking six other players as he struggled to retain control.
Sinisterra, Marc Roca and Rodrigo were all booked by Attwell, as was Villa debutant Ludwig Augustinsson, during a first half lacking in goalmouth action but not full-blooded endeavour. Sinisterra, Robin Koch, and Villa’s Leon Bailey received yellow cards in the second period. Leeds were then reduced to 10 men three minutes after the restart, when Douglas Luiz attempted to play a quick free kick, the ball struck Sinisterra’s outstretched leg, and Attwell booked the forward a second time for not retreating. The home fans let out a huge roar at the final whistle after their side had hung on, with resounding chants of “You’re not fit to referee,” directed at Attwell.
Re-live all the action and updates from the game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Villa have got the better of Leeds lately, and are unbeaten in their last three Premier League matches against the Whites. Leeds are looking for their first league win in over Villa since October 2020, when a Bamford hat-trick saw them triumph 3-0 at Villa Park. Villa have outscored the Whites 7-3 during their unbeaten streak.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SAVED!!! Coutinho's volleyed pass puts Watkins into space, and he rushes into the box before striking a left-footed shot which Meslier saves! Coutinho slides in to prod it home, but the Leeds goalkeeper gathers before he can do so!
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!
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