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'Fight and heart' - Leeds United fans react as Whites come back to earn point at Aston Villa

And… breathe!

Leeds fans can finally relax after witnessing their side complete a heroic comeback in a six-goal thriller at Villa Park.

Supporters reacted with joy on social media at the full-time whistle, with the Whites still sitting six points clear of the relegation zone.

The game started brilliantly for Marcelo Bielsa’s side when Dan James took his chance well to bury home a ninth-minute opener.

However, a defensive capitulation from Leeds saw Phillipe Coutinho and a Jacob Ramsey brace give Aston Villa a two-goal cushion to turn the game on its head.

James bagged his second on the stroke of half-time to offer Leeds hope at the end of a manic opening period.

The Whites’ comeback was completed on the hour mark when Diego Llorente powered the ball in from close range to send the away end into raptures.

Fans were quick to share their thoughts on social media after arguably the most entertaining game of the season.

@knowledge096: Gg. A proper football match and draw was the right result, fans brilliant from both sides

@ByronS26: What a game

@DanLUFC_: One normal Leeds match against Villa is all I ask

@Damien_Cms: Excellent comeback after losing three goals in a short period of time. Dan James was fantastic in both his pressing and finishing and really put himself about throughout the game. Good point on the road against a strong Villa side in a game which we dominated for long periods.

@Scotlufc: Can’t fault the fight and heart tonight, a few mad moments and a bit of sloppiness but a great point. Onto Saturday!

@SaucyRibs23: Great game...wouldn't mind a point at the villa park...great performance. Dan James was brilliant btw

@Bazzbawls: Obviously rubbish defensively but these players time and time again give us everything to be proud of. The fight that they show every game is the reason I love this Leeds United team. Give me these over 11 mercenaries every day of the week.

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