Villa had looked on course for a fifth successive victory against David O'Leary's side in January 2001 when the impressive Paul Merson - in front of England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson - put them ahead mid-way through the first half. But Leeds hit back thanks to a goal from Lee Bowyer and an Ian Harte penalty to earn the Whites only their third away league win of the campaign. "Everyone worked as hard as possible with and without the ball," said Leeds United captain Rio Ferdinand while goalkeeper Paul Robinson added: "We know we need to start improving on our League form." READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Ian Harte fires home the winner from the penalty spot. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte celebrates scoring what proved to the winner. Photo: Getty
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Gary Kelly wins a header under pressure from Aston Villa's George Boateng. Photo: Getty
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Aston Villa manager John Gregory puts his hands on his head in despair after watching his team edged out. Photo: Getty
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Paul Merson is left dejected after hitting the bar in injury-time. Photo: Getty
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