Aston Villa held by Leeds as Abraham strikes late
Emery hails ‘fantastic’ Abraham after his late equaliser in Villa’s 1-1 v Leeds, stressing positivity with Villa still third. He says Abraham will compete with Watkins and can play alongside him.
Abraham calls his Villa return ‘like a dream’ after an 88th-minute equaliser v Leeds. It is his second goal since a January move from Besiktas, adding to his FA Cup strike at Newcastle.
Villa draw 1-1 with Leeds at Villa Park. Anton Stach scores a free-kick, Tammy Abraham nets a late equaliser. Farke hails Leeds’ display and says without late concessions they ‘would fight for Europe’.
Leeds’ Stach scored from 30 yards after spotting Martinez positioned for a cross, with Bailey as the lone wall. His strike put Leeds ahead before Villa drew 1-1 through Abraham.
Villa fans lament ‘another missed opportunity’ after 1-1 v Leeds, with late Abraham equaliser failing to mask a flat home display and frustration at slow subs in a race for Europe.
Villa track Lyon’s Pavel Sulc, valued up to £43m, to bolster thin midfield after injuries to Kamara, Tielemans and McGinn. Interest also from Atletico Madrid and Premier League rivals.
Villa 1-1 Leeds: Stach struck a free-kick, Abraham equalised. Konsa rated 8/10 with an assist and dominant duels, Rogers 4/10 after a subdued display. Martinez, Watkins and others struggled.
Abraham’s 88th-minute leveller earned Villa a 1-1 draw after Stach’s stunning free-kick. Konsa set up the equaliser. Villa remain third but drop more home points.
Rooney says Watkins looked short of confidence in Villa’s 1-1 v Leeds, citing few touches and a missed chance. Abraham’s late goal rescued a point amid scrutiny of Watkins’ form.
