Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Aston Villa with 'incredible' 9/10, raft of 8s but pair get 6

The ratings after Leeds United took another good Premier League point at Villa Park.

Leeds United came within minutes of a precious away win before settling for a decent point and a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. Anton Stach’s brilliant free-kick was cancelled out late on by Tammy Abraham as Daniel Farke’s side made it two defeats in 14 Premier League games.

The Whites produced a near-perfect opening 45 minutes at Villa Park, defending brilliantly and frustrating their hosts. Stach grabbed the headlines on the half-hour mark, catching Emi Martinez out with a magnificent curling free-kick from at least 30 yards.

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Leeds spent almost the entirety of the second-half defending their lead but eventually buckled to the pressure, with substitute Tammy Abraham forcing an effort in off his thigh following a corner. Villa pushed to grab a winner but Daniel Farke’s side eventually held on for another decent point.

YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at Villa Park to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...

13. Sub: Lukas Nmecha

7 - Bright, gave Villa a few problems with his pressing and desire to counter. Gave away a daft free-kick right at the end that risked the point. | Getty Images