"In fact, Leeds were the better side in the first half and took a deserved lead when Anton Stach hit an incredible free-kick from 35 yards past an out of position Emiliano Martinez. The strike gave Daniel Farke's side the platform to soak up wave after wave of pressure in the second half. Villa had 74% possession overall but struggled to create much of note, with Ollie Watkins scoring from an offside position a rare moment of excitement."
"Leeds sub Lukas Nmecha could have headed a second before Abraham came on to save a point at the Holte End. A corner was whipped in, Ezri Konsa headed it down and Abraham diverted it in with his thigh. The draw means Villa stay third but drop two points on Arsenal, who will now have an eight-point cushion at the top if they win at Spurs on Sunday."
Tammy Abraham came off the bench to earn a point for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw with Leeds at Villa Park. Leeds dominated the first half and took the lead when Anton Stach struck a 35-yard free-kick past an out-of-position Emiliano Martinez. Leeds then absorbed sustained Villa pressure in the second half while Villa, despite 74% possession, struggled to create clear chances. Ollie Watkins had an offside goal disallowed and Lukas Nmecha nearly doubled for Leeds before Abraham diverted a corner in with his thigh. Villa remain third but drop two points on Arsenal; Manchester United could move closer if they win. Brighton defeated Brentford 2-0 while James Milner set a Premier League appearance record.
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