Leeds United’s upturn in form continued on Friday night, as the Whites battled to a draw with high-flying Aston Villa at Elland Road.

The fact fans left the ground disappointed with the result shows how far Leeds have come in the past few weeks, with wins over Middlesbrough and Barnsley injecting a new found sense of confidence into Thomas Christiansen’s side.

Just five points off a playoff spot, the side from West Yorkshire are firmly in the mix for a playoff spot, and will be confident of pushing on in the build-up to the Christmas fixture pile-up.

The point also ensured Leeds moved ahead of former boss Garry Monk’s Middlesbrough side in the table, with clear daylight now separating the sides who have developed a fierce rivalry this season.

Boro fell to yet another defeat, a 2-1 loss to Bristol City at Ashton Gate, and Leeds fans will be delighted to see their former gaffer struggling.

With some Boro fans calling for Monk’s head on Twitter, Leeds fans took to the social media site to express their delight in the former Swansea City man’s failing this season…