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
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!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Villa won the last Premier League meeting between the teams, triumphing 3-0 at Elland Road last season in Jesse Marsch’s first home game after succeeding Marcelo Bielsa. Coutinho struck first in the 22nd minute, with absentees Matty Cash and Calum Chambers also finding the net.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Rodrigo kicks off for Leeds, and we are off and running inside Elland Road!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
The teams are out onto the pitch, and kick-off is just moments away here!
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