LEEDS UNITED MOVED top of the Championship after Kemar Roofe’s 95th-minute strike secured a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa.
It looked like Norwich City would be taking pole position, but Roofe struck deep into stoppage time to claim a vital victory.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side were up against it from the 17th minute, when Conor Hourihane added to Tammy Abraham’s well-crafted opener.
But, buoyed by an excellent finish from half-time substitute Jack Clarke in the 56th minute, Leeds restored parity when Pontus Jansson headed home from a corner soon after.
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Hourihane bends one beautifully in to the far corner and Villa lead 2-0
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Leeds were unfortunate that referee Andy Madley failed to spot a clear handball from Glenn Whelan in the box.
But their fortune changed in the final minute of stoppage time when Villa failed to clear a long ball and Roofe hammered home a volley to gift the visitors a perfect early Christmas present.
The victory means Leeds leapfrog Norwich at the top, while Villa sit 11th.
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United have gone for high profile,statistically strong players that just don’t fit the club.Saw Josh King linked today,not a massive name but could certainly do well and given he came through their academy and has PL experience could be a good fit.
@Nic Antonio: came they the United youth set up when ole was there too
I like Neville but he is talking some amount of arse recently…
@The Irish Pain: He’s speaking nothing but sense..? Where’s your confusion?
Don’t think they need a lot in midfield or up front. 2 decent defenders would be great. But it’s very difficult to sign in January. Nice to look forward to games now.
@irishoverseas: even one strong defender would do. Think keep the players for the remainder of the season, blood some of the younger midfield/forward players this year and then let who ever comes in as manager in the summer the basis of a strong squad to at least start the rebuilding process.