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:
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Substitution Jacob Matthew Ramsey Daniel William John Ings
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Summerville feeds Bamford, but he's barrelled over by Mings, who is penalised but not booked by the referee.
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Only Brentford (four) have scored more goals from high turnovers in the Premier League this season than Leeds’ three, while only Liverpool (28) and Manchester City (29) have had fewer high turnovers against them than Aston Villa (38).
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SAVED!!! Bamford beats two on his way into the box and smashes a shot from a tight angle, which Martinez parries! Konsa and Aaronson both slide in for the rebound, with the Villa defender getting the crucial touch and Martinez smothers the ball!
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Substitution Jack David Harrison Crysencio Jilbert Sylverio Cirro Summerville
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Young escapes Aaronson and crosses from the left, but pressure from Firpo prevents Watkins getting a clean connection with his header!
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SAVED!!! Watkins cuts inside Koch before shooting, but hardly troubles Meslier at his front post, who holds the shot!
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