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Rogers' Brace Lifts Villa Over Leeds
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Morgan Rogers scored two goals to secure Aston Villa's comeback victory.
- Leeds United remains in the relegation zone after a fifth loss in six games.
- Aston Villa moves into fourth place with their sixth win in seven matches.
Aston Villa secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road, climbing into fourth place in the Premier League standings. Morgan Rogers was the hero for Villa, scoring twice in the second half to overturn an early deficit and secure all three points.
Leeds had taken an eighth-minute lead through Lukas Nmecha, capitalizing on a defensive error. Despite creating further chances, they were unable to extend their advantage. Aston Villa, demonstrating their resilience under manager Unai Emery, made effective half-time adjustments that shifted the momentum of the match.
The win extends Aston Villa's impressive recent run to six victories in seven games, highlighting their resurgence. Conversely, the defeat plunges Leeds further into the relegation zone, marking their fifth loss in their last six league fixtures and intensifying scrutiny on manager Daniel Farke.
