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Aaronson Nets Two, but Leeds Lose 4-3 at Newcastle After Late Handball Penalty

The brace continues a revival that bolsters his USMNT candidacy.

Overview

  • The 25-year-old opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and put Leeds ahead again in the 79th for his first club brace since 2021.
  • A handball call against Aaronson set up Bruno Guimarães’ equalizing penalty before Harvey Barnes hit the stoppage-time winner.
  • The defeat ended Leeds’ seven-match unbeaten run and left Aaronson on four league goals after scoring in back-to-back games.
  • Across his last 12 Premier League appearances he has four goals and three assists, up from one goal and three assists in his previous 44.
  • Leeds remain eight points above the relegation zone and next visit Derby County in the FA Cup.