Aston Villa edge closer to Europe after Rogers brace sinks Leeds
Leeds’ troubles deepened with a fifth defeat in six games.
They took an early lead through Lukas Nmecha for the second game running.
Morgan Rogers then produced a brace of remarkable finishes to spark Villa’s comeback.
That turning point sent Villa into the Champions League qualification slots.
Leeds remain in the relegation zone after another tough afternoon.
Daniel Farke said, “Performance-wise we’ve turned back to what we want to be.”
He added, “We should’ve taken some points from this game.”
“We are not back to our best,” he continued.
“We can still improve, but we are disappointed we did not get any points.”
Leeds faded in the second half and offered little guile.
TLDR
Leeds suffer fifth defeat in six as early lead slips away.
Rogers nets a brace to push Villa into Champions League contention.
Leeds sit in the relegation zone as Villa press the European push.
Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa