Former Leeds United defender Matt Kilgallon has singled out the player who proved Daniel Farke right in the game against Manchester United.
There were several outstanding performers in the Leeds line-up in the battling draw against Man United, as the Whites extended their unbeaten run to seven games.
Jaka Bijol continued his impressive form in the Leeds backline, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin was unfortunate not to give his side the lead in the first half as his header struck the post.
However, Brenden Aaronson was the standout for Leeds, as his goal gave them a fleeting second-half lead.
According to Kilgallon, the USA international has proven the Leeds fans wrong and Farke right with his run of performances in recent weeks.
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Matt Kilgallon praises Leeds United star Brenden Aaronson
Speaking to Stadium Astro after Leeds secured a hard-earned point against the Red Devils, Kilgallon was full of praise for Aaronson.
Farke spoke highly of his midfielder after the game, and the former Leeds defender believes Aaronson is unequivocally proving his doubters wrong at Elland Road.
Kilgallon said: “People always say to me, and when the team sheet comes out and Aaronson’s on it, some of the fans are mixed with him and sort of say, ‘How is he starting?’
“That’s why he starts, because he will chase down loose balls, and you think that’s back into possession for Manchester United now.
“But he’ll go and run after that and make things happen. And there you go, it shows again, his work rate there is fantastic.
“He gets his rewards, gets in and, hey, I tell you what, not an easy finish on your weaker foot either, and slots it into the corner and makes it look easy.”
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Brenden Aaronson is enjoying his most productive Premier League season
Aaronson’s strike against Man United took his overall Premier League goal contributions for the season to five, including two goals and three assists.
According to the data from FotMob, this means Aaronson is currently enjoying his most productive season in the top flight.
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The American international is enjoying his best-ever Premier League season
Aaronson managed just one goal and three assists in the 2022/23 season under Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce as Leeds were relegated from the Premier League.
Having already surpassed that total after 20 games, the Leeds man is showing that he is capable of competing against the very best in the competition.
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