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Aston Villa v Leeds: Hosts can go top of the table

20 Oct 2020
Aston Villa v Leeds
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Aston Villa have won all four of their matches so far, and a draw on Friday night would take them top of the table. 

Leeds United will be aiming to bounce back from Monday's 1-0 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, and claim a third victory of the season.

Team news

Dean Smith has reported no fresh injury concerns for Villa, but Keinan Davis (calf) is expected to be available again.

Leeds will be without Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) and Diego Llorente (groin). A late decision will be made on Liam Cooper (groin), who continues to be monitored.

Did you know?

Villa are looking to win each of their opening five league matches in a season for the first time in their history. 

Ross Barkley can become the first Aston Villa player to score in his first three Premier League appearances for the club since Dion Dublin in November 1998. 

Leeds could pick up back-to-back Premier League away wins for the first time since December 2002, following their 1-0 victory at Sheffield United in their last road trip.

Patrick Bamford is looking to score in Leeds' opening three away matches for a second consecutive campaign. Only Gordon Hodgson in 1937/38 and Tresor Kandol in 2007/08 have achieved that feat for the club.

Match officials

Referee: Paul Tierney. Assistants: Dan Cook, Sian Massey-Ellis. Fourth official: Mike Dean. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.

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