Aston Villa prove they can do it without Jack Grealish in win over Leeds

It was a happy return to Elland Road for Anwar El Ghazi who had been sent off in bizarre circumstances on his last visit

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins attempts to get the ball ahead of Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/PA

LEEDS 0 ASTON VILLA 1

Anwar El Ghazi scored an early winner that continued Aston Villa’s push for European places and proved there is life for manager Dean Smith even without injured Jack Grealish.