Summary

  • FT Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds United - Bailey with superb opener & Buendia doubles lead; Bamford pulls one back

  • Villa are 11th, five points above Leeds in 14th

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:22 GMT 13 January 2023

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    Bailey has improved so much under emery. He looks so much more confident. When he plays, you can see his quality shine through.

    Ron Danton, West Sussex

  2. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    More bad news for Aston Villa? Ollie Watkins has his hands on his knees and is hobbling back to try and help defend a Leeds free kick.

    I think he's going to be OK to continue but one to watch.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:20 GMT 13 January 2023

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    Wober comes on in the 2nd half against Cardiff and we were steady at the back, I can't believe he wasn't a starter for this.

    Kev, Cheltenham

  4. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Aston Villa haven't done much attacking since taking the lead. They seem quite happy to let Leeds see more of the ball and keep their defensive shape.

  5. Postpublished at 17 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Great work by Jack Harrison on the right as he skips away from a challenge and then crosses low to find Rodrigo, who turns to attempt a swept shot at goal but the ball is hacked clear just before he can shoot.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:15 GMT 13 January 2023

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    Leeds are always at their best coming from behind. I reckon this will be no different given the extra intensity from the historical rivalry.

    Neil, Chester

  7. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    A little spell of pressure from Leeds is building now as Marc Roca receiving the ball on the corner of the box and shoots but the ball hits a Villa defender.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:13 GMT 13 January 2023

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    Jon Evans: What a start, should swap sides more often. Brilliant by Kamara after a good ball out from Young. Glad to see Bailey has found his shooting boots at last.

  9. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Ollie Watkins goes scampering after a ball that goes through the Leeds defence but Illan Meslier is alert to the danger and comes flying out of his box to clear first.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:11 GMT 13 January 2023

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    Worst possible start from Leeds. Why on earth Leeds aren't starting Wobel is beyond me. Defensively we are a joke.

    Nigel

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 9 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Lucas Digne is up on his feet so that is good news but he's clearly in real discomfort so he will be replaced by Alex Moreno for his debut.

    Lucas DigneImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Just seeing replays of what happened to Lucas Digne and it is really unfortunate as he falls challenging for the ball and then takes a knee to the face as he goes down. He's still receiving treatment on the pitch but I can't see how he stays on here.

  13. Postpublished at 20:08 GMT 13 January 2023

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Aston Villa have won five and lost once when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League this season, while Leeds have lost all three away games where they've conceded first this season.

    Leeds have also now conceded 16 first-half goals in 18 games, only AFC Bournemouth (22) and Southampton (17) have conceded more in the Premier League this season.

  14. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Alex Moreno's debut could come sooner than expected because Lucas Digne is down injured, having taken a knock to the head, and it looks like he is going to have to come off.

  15. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    There's definitely a feel of a few goals in this one as Leeds look to respond quickly with Brenden Aaronson on the edge of the area but he takes one touch too many trying to find space and the opportunity is gone.

  16. 'What a start'published at 20:05 GMT 13 January 2023

    Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds

    Sky Sports

    Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville on Sky Sports: "It is absolutely incredible because Leeds should make contact and score at one end.

    "You talk about speed, pace on the counter attack and precision. You know Bailey's going to try and come back on his left foot so you have to push him outside and that doesn't happen.

    "Once he's come back inside Struijk has a problem. He doesn't do enough, but Bailey does. It had great power. What a start!

    "All the analysis, you know he's going to cut back in on his left foot."

  17. goal

    GOAL - Aston Villa 1-0 Leedspublished at 3 mins

    Leon Bailey

    First Villa chance, first goal!

    It comes from a Leeds corner as Ashley Young picks out the breaking Boubacar Kamara. He gets into the opposition half, waits for support before picking out Leon Bailey just inside the box and Bailey then bends a sublime strike into the back of the net.

    What a start by the hosts.

    Leon BaileyImage source, Getty Images
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    I think that this game is going to be very close and it could get heated at times, wouldn't be surprised to see a red card

    Kuglian

  19. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Aston Villa 0-0 Leeds

    Good covering by Tyrone Mings as Jack Harrison charges after a ball down the left as Leeds go on the attack early doors.

  20. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Aston Villa 0-0 Leeds

    Group hugs done, the players take up their positions on the pitch before Leeds get the action under way.