But the early goal was Villa’s only shot in the first half, with Leeds having two penalty appeals rejected, a Rodrigo goal disallowed for offside and missing big chances. Villa debutant Alex Moreno – a £13 million (US$15.9 million) signing from Spanish club Real Betis on Wednesday – denied Rodrigo with a goal line clearance and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez pulled off a superb reaction save to deny Jack Harrison from close range.
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