Back in 2002, David O'Leary's Whites were gunning for another Champions League place whilst Graham Taylor's Villa side were on their way to another top-half finish.
The two sides battled it out in the penultimate month of the season at Villa Park and a moment of magic from United's Australian ace striker Mark Viduka proved the difference as part of a 1-0 victory.
Leeds were in their extremely popular yellow 'Strongbow' away kit although the victory was not enough to savour a repeat taste of Champions League football as part of a fifth-placed finish.
Here, via Getty Images and Varleys, we dig out 12 memorable photos of the April 2002 victory at Villa Park.
Leeds were in their extremely popular yellow 'Strongbow' away kit although the victory was not enough to savour a repeat taste of Champions League football as part of a fifth-placed finish.