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Leeds United Face Tough Test Against Aston Villa
Manager Daniel Farke says his team is confident but knows they will have to be at their best to get a result.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Leeds United are set to take on Aston Villa, who currently sit third in the Premier League table. Manager Daniel Farke acknowledges it will be a tough match, with Villa having fantastic results and being one of the best teams in the league under manager Unai Emery. However, Farke says his team is used to playing against big teams and has proven they have a good group, outstanding fitness level, and strong mentality, which has helped them earn 30 points so far this season. Farke says Leeds will need to be effective in using their chances and show their best performance to get a result at Villa Park.
Why it matters
This match is an important test for Leeds United as they look to continue their strong start to the season and pick up points against one of the top teams in the league. A win or draw against Aston Villa would be a significant result that could help solidify Leeds' position in the top half of the table.
The details
Leeds United are coming off a comeback draw against Chelsea and a recent win over Nottingham Forest. Manager Daniel Farke knows his team will face a tough challenge against an Aston Villa side that has been in excellent form this season under manager Unai Emery. Farke says Villa have "fantastic results" and are "one of the best teams in this league", with a lot of individual quality in their squad. However, Farke believes Leeds have the fitness, mentality, and self-belief to get a positive result, as long as they can be "brutal and relentless" in taking their chances.
- Leeds United face Aston Villa on Saturday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Daniel Farke
The manager of Leeds United, who is confident his team can get a result against Aston Villa despite acknowledging it will be a tough match.
Unai Emery
The manager of Aston Villa, who has developed the team into a "European force" and has them sitting third in the Premier League table.
What they’re saying
“Villa are sitting position three in the title race, so it will be a tough game. They have fantastic results, are one of the best teams in this league. Unai Emery has developed them into a European force.”
— Daniel Farke, Manager, Leeds United (yahoo.com)
“We have to make sure that we show our best performance and need a bit of luck. We have to be pretty effective in using our chances, brutal and relentless.”
— Daniel Farke, Manager, Leeds United (yahoo.com)
What’s next
Leeds United will look to build on their strong start to the season with a positive result against Aston Villa on Saturday. A win or draw would be a significant result that could help solidify their position in the top half of the Premier League table.
The takeaway
This match highlights the challenges facing Leeds United as they look to continue their impressive start to the season. While they have shown they can compete with the top teams, Aston Villa represents a tough test that will require Leeds to be at their best in order to get a positive result.
