Leeds came from 3-1 down to grab a share of the spoils in a topsy-turvy game which saw 28 shots on goal. Bielsa kept faith with the same starting XI that failed to impress against Newcastle, but his conviction was rewarded when a rejuvenated Dan James put the visitors ahead on nine minutes after good work from Rodrigo. Soon after, the Welsh International could have doubled the lead, but the crossbar came to Villa's aid.

Just when it looked like Leeds were going to extend their lead, Villa equalised. Matty Cash's speculative cut back found Coutinho on the edge of the area. He had time to take a touch, and turn, after firing them level on the half hour mark. Eight minutes later, the hosts were ahead. Coutinho broke free from Ayling in the centre of the park; and delivered a diagonal ball to Ramsey, carving the Leeds defence in half. The 20yo look his time, before slotting the ball past the despairing dive of Meslier.

Coutinho was the orchestrator for Villa's third just before half-time. He once again carved Leeds defence wide open to feed Ramsey who was in acres of space. He had time to pick his spot before rifling the ball into the roof of the net, giving Meslier no chance. Just when it looked like the hosts would take a two goal lead into the dressing room at half-time. Leeds fired back. Klich and Rodrigo combined well in the area. Rodrigo's cross was met by a melee of players, but somehow 5ft 7' Dan James got the final touch to reduce the deficit deep into first half injury time.

As the game progressed, Leeds grew in confidence, and slowly got a grip on the game. Their persistence paid off on the hour mark when Rodrigo's cross was put away by Llorente after Struijk's initial effort was saved. Villa were reduced to ten men on 88 minutes, but clung on for a point.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Dallas, Stuart Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Roberts, Tyler Forward		Unused Sub
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward		Unused Sub
		Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
		McKinstry, Stuart Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Kenneh, Nohan Defender		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22