Overview
- Morgan Rogers scored twice in the second half, finishing Donyell Malen’s low cross before curling a 75th‑minute free kick for the winner.
- Lukas Nmecha put Leeds ahead inside eight minutes after a lengthy VAR review allowed the goal despite protests over contact on Emiliano Martínez.
- Emery introduced Donyell Malen and Ian Maatsen at the break, and Malen’s immediate impact created the equaliser that shifted momentum.
- Leeds thought they had levelled moments after Villa’s second, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s finish was overturned for handball following a VAR check.
- The result continued Villa’s strong run and moved them into the top four, while a fifth defeat in six left Daniel Farke’s side in the drop zone.