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Aston Villa came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, with Morgan Rodgers scoring twice, including a stunning winner from a free-kick.<\/p>\n
The playmaker has just returned from international duty with England and is currently with England. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham will be ruled out<\/span> of the starting team.<\/p>\n Rodgers showed exactly why against Leeds, scoring the equalizer in the 48th with a finish from Donyell Malen’s cross, and in the 75th he showed great technique as he smashed a free-kick over the defensive wall and into the goal.<\/p>\n Leeds took the lead at a lively Elland Road side with Lucas Nmeka scoring from close range after Anton Stacchi’s header was cleared on the goal line by Villa defender Ezri Konsa. There was a video review to see if Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was thwarted in the build-up, but the goal was allowed.<\/p>\n Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought Leeds had equalized two minutes after Rodgers’ second goal, but was ruled out for handball.<\/p>\n After starting the season without a win in the team’s first five games, it was Villa’s sixth win in their last seven league games. Villa moved up to fourth place.<\/p>\n Promoted group Leeds have lost five of their last six games, dropping them into the relegation zone.<\/p>\n Arsenal then host Tottenham in the North London derby, aiming to widen the gap on second-placed Chelsea to six points. Manchester City are in third place, one point behind.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n Steve Douglas is https:\/\/twitter.com\/sdouglas80<\/span><\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n