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Leeds Utd force a draw despite being massively outshot

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Elland Road, Leeds, ENG

Haaland's goal prowess evoking memories of Ronaldo, Messi

As Erling Haaland plundered his latest hat-trick in a season that threatens to see him smash Premier League scoring records, Cristiano Ronaldo sat glum-faced on the sidelines

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emiliano Martinez - Clean sheet yet againMartinez made one save and one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

ImpactMartinez now has two clean sheets in his last two matches a solid bounce back after failing to secure one in the opening six. The goalkeeper has only had to make two saves in that time, so he will need to step up when the Villa defense isn't able to shut down opposing attacks so thoroughly. Martinez has conceded just four goals in his last five matches after conceding six in the opening three games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Six crossesDouglas Luiz had six crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Leeds United.

ImpactDouglas Luiz sent in six crosses and created two chances, both season-highs for the midfielder. With Boubacar Kamara out long-term it appears that Douglas Luiz will be a nailed-on starter in midfield. With a role on set-pieces and the ability to provide creativity from all over the pitch there should be plenty of volume, though goals have been hard to come by in this Aston Villa side.

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Six shots in drawWatkins had six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

ImpactWatkins took every chance to shoot during Sunday's, ignoring multiple passing lanes throughout the match. Watkins has had a tough start to the campaign with just one goal and two assists in eight appearances and seems desperate to get back on the score sheet. Watkins' six shots were a season-high, and with the finishing he's shown in seasons past that volume could translate to goals soon for Watkins.

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Philippe Coutinho - Fills stat sheetCoutinho had four shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

ImpactCoutinho was doing everything offensively, but it just wasn't enough to beat a surprisingly stout Leeds defense. The forward did only create a single chance, though he was given little support from the attack surrounding him. Coutinho has yet to get on the scoresheet in the 2022/23 campaign, though a Monday trip to Nottingham Forest could prove to be a bounce back spot for Coutinho.

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Brilliant for clean sheetMeslier made six saves and one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Aston Villa.

ImpactMeslier has his performance of the season for his second clean sheet. The goalkeeper stopped all six shots he faced in a true bounce back after a tough loss to Brentford before the international break. Meslier is a risky fantasy play due to the volume he faces weekly, but he has the talent to turn that volume into some strong performances like Sunday's.

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Five clearances in drawKoch five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Aston Villa.

ImpactKoch started and went the full 90, something he's done every single match in 2022/23 and added five clearances. The defender has been filling the stat sheet throughout the campaign looking set to blow past his 2021/22 totals in nearly every defensive stat. Barring injury Koch seems nailed-on to the starting XI for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE