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
Injuries to Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne result in Douglas Luiz and Ludwig Augustinsson coming into Steven Gerrard’s side, the latter of whom will make his debut for the Villans at Elland Road.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Nearly a month without fixtures means the Leeds side will be thoroughly refreshed ahead of this game. They’ve got several returnees from injury too, with Rasmus Kristensen, top scorer Rodrigo, and captain Liam Cooper back in the side. The latter takes the place of Diego Llorente, who is joined on the bench by fit-again Junior Firpo and Patrick Bamford.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA SUBS: Robin Olsen, Morgan Sanson, Danny Ings, Emiliano Buendia, Marvelous Nakamba, Jan Bednarek, Leander Dendoncker, Cameron Archer, Lamare Bogarde.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA (4-3-3): Emiliano Martinez; Ashley Young, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ludwig Augustinsson; Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn; Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins, Philippe Coutinho.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
LEEDS UNITED SUBS: Kristoffer Klaesson, Luke Ayling, Junior Firpo, Patrick Bamford, Crysencio Summerville, Diego Llorente, Wilfried Gnonto, Sam Greenwood, Mateusz Klich.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
LEEDS UNITED (4-2-3-1): Illan Meslier; Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk; Tyler Adams, Marc Roca; Luis Sinisterra, Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison; Rodrigo Moreno.
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