Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the intriguing Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds. Having made a 100 per cent winning start to the campaign, Villa just need to avoid defeat to go top of the table for the first time since 2011. If they manage another victory tonight, it would be the first time in their entire history that they would have won their opening five league games of the season. Newly-promoted Leeds, meanwhile, could move into third with their second consecutive away-day win. Team news to follow, kick-off is an hour away!
Premier League / Matchday 6
Villa Park / 23.10.2020
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- P. Bamford(55', 67', 74')
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Updated 23/10/2020 at 21:56 GMT+1
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End of 2nd Half
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Full-time: What a performance from Leeds and Patrick Bamford, who end Aston Villa's 100 per cent winning start in some style!
90'
Close! Almost a consolation for Villa. Barkley releases Watkins and slightly to the right of goal, he fires a powerful shot just wide of the far post. There will be FIVE minutes of stoppage time to play!
87'
Save! Bamford is hungry for his fourth! He heads at Martinez from Shackleton's cross.
85'
Over! What an impact from Raphina! He's immediately involved as he lifts a ball to the left to Harrison. He cuts it back to Hernandez, who has all the time in the world, but blasts it over the bar!
84'
Leeds sub: Raphinha comes on for Costa.
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Raphinha
Leeds United
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Off
H. Costa
Leeds United
Assists1
Blocked Shots2
82'
VAR check! Hernandez's cross is deflected onto the hand of Douglas Luiz's raised hand. But common sense is applied and there will be no penalty given.
79'
Leeds sub: That will be Rodrigo's final action - he's replaced by Hernandez.
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P. Hernández
Leeds United
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Off
Rodrigo
Leeds United
On target1
Blocked Shots1
Fouls4
Fouls against2
78'
Leeds win a free-kick 20 yards out. Rodrigo, who is still searching for his first goal for the club, fires well wide.
76'
Villa are throwing caution to the wind in search of a goal back. But that's playing with fire. Leeds are absolutely devastating on the counter-attack.
74'
GOAL! Aston Villa 0-3 Leeds United (Patrick Bamford): A hat-trick for Bamford! Oh it's another beauty! After another fine team move, the ball falls to Bamford inside the box, who shows beautiful close control before opening his body and curling it into the corner!
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Goal
P. Bamford
Leeds United
Goals3
On target3
Blocked Shots1
Fouls2
71'
Leeds may not be finished just yet. Mings' attempted clearance falls to Klich, who stabs an effort straight at Martinez.
69'
Yellow card! Grealish gets cautioned for dissent, as Villa's frustration grows. They have a lot to do now.
Yellow card
J. Grealish
Aston Villa
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On target2
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Fouls against2
67'
GOAL! Aston Villa 0-2 Leeds (Patrick Bamford): A beauty from Bamford puts Leeds in total control! Klich runs through midfield and finds Bamford, who puts very little back-lift in his shot but finds the top corner with a wonderful effort!
Goal
P. Bamford
Leeds United
Goals2
On target2
Blocked Shots1
Fouls2
65'
No penalty! There's a coming together between Bamford and Mings inside the penalty area! Bamford has gone over on his ankle and reacts by shoving Mings. VAR is having a look at this... but decides against giving Leeds a penalty!
63'
Just wide! Helder Costa fizzes a cross into the box and Klich. He rifles a shot at goal but he slices it and it's another let off for Villa!
62'
It's all Leeds United at the moment, and all of the danger is coming from the wings. Harrison stands up another teasing cross and it's headed behind by Konsa. Villa have to weather this storm.
60'
56'
The deadlock has finally been broken in an absorbing contest! Bamford missed two gilt-edged opportunities in the first half - but he has made amends!
55'
GOAL! Aston Villa 0-1 Leeds (Bamford): A typical poacher's goal from Bamford gives Leeds the lead! It's another great counter-attacking goal from Bielsa's men! The visitors move the ball incredibly quickly to the opposite side of the pitch. Rodrigo shoots from a tight angle, Martinez spills it and Bamford taps home with the rebound!
Goal
P. Bamford
Leeds United
Goals1
On target1
Blocked Shots1
Fouls1
54'
Top save! Konsa is denied a birthday goal by the Leeds goalkeeper! Grealish picks out the Villa defender, who stabs it at goal, but Mesilier pushes it behind!