Brenden Aaronson kickstarted Leeds United’s third Premier League victory of the season.
Aaronson scored his first purpose of the marketing campaign as Daniel Farke’s males defeated West Ham United 2-1 at Elland Highway on Friday. The U.S. males’s nationwide staff attacker performed 87 minutes because the Lilywhites moved as much as thirteenth place within the league desk.
It was a quick begin for the hosts as Aaronson propelled Leeds United forward after three minutes. Noah Okafor’s authentic header from denied by Alphonse Areola however Aaronson was quickest to react and slam residence the rebound.
Not lengthy after taking the lead, Leeds United made it 2-0 via Joe Rodon’s close-range header. Sean Longstaff’s cross was headed residence by the veteran defender after he wriggled free from Lucas Paqueta within the field.
Mateus Fernandes pulled a late comfort purpose again for West Ham United within the ninetieth minute, however it was the closest that the Hammers would get to a comeback.
For Aaronson, it marked his first membership purpose since March twenty ninth in opposition to Swansea Metropolis. It was a significant purpose too for Aaronson, who entered the evening with zero purpose contributions on the season.
“I’m actually proud of the purpose and I’m proud of the group and the environment,” Aaronson mentioned in a membership interview postmatch. “It was superb to attain early. It was a fantastic environment and I’m pleased with the staff.”
Leeds United will goal to make it back-to-back victories when it travels to Brighton & Hove Albion on November 1.