Leeds United 1 Aston Villa 2: Player ratings

Made up for his early weakness with a big save at the end. Came to claim several crosses too in the crucial final stages.

Redeemed: 7

MATTY CASH

One of the few Villa players who matched the home side’s aggression in the first half. Had his hands full with Okafor.

Strong: 7

EZRI KONSA

Almost caught on the ball on a couple of occasions early on but got stronger as the game went on. Big block from Aaronson.

Block: 7

PAU TORRES

A couple of uncertain moments but he was typically in the right place at the right time. Just like the team, didn’t panic.

Cool: 7

LUCAS DIGNE

Struggled to make much headway down the flank in the first half and was brought off at the break as Emery looked for pace.

Quiet: 6

BOUBACAR KAMARA

Villa’s best player over the piece. Just the kind of game in which you most need him. Always seems to spot the danger first.

Excellent: 8

YOURI TIELEMANS

A rather heavy pitch was not the ideal game to make his return but he warmed to the task as the game wore on. 

Mixed: 6

JOHN MCGINN

Some good moments from the skipper and some less good. Tried to mix it with the home side in the first half.

Battled: 6

MORGAN ROGERS

Was off-key in the first half but excellent in the second. Two superb but different finishes which were the difference in a scrappy game.

Goals: 7 

EMI BUENDIA

Struggled to get into a very physical game. No shortage of effort but it never looked like being his day.

Struggle: 5

OLLIE WATKINS

Shot just wide late in the first half and then brought a save from Perri early in the second. Really, really needs a goal.

Confidence: 5

SUBSTITUTES

Donyell Malen 7 (for Buendia, HT), Ian Maatsen 7 (for Digne, HT), Jadon Sancho 5 (for Watkins, 68), Ross Barkley 7 (for McGinn, 68), Lamare Bogarde (for Tielemans, 84) Subs not used: Lindelof, Hemmings, Guessand, Bizot (gk).