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Brenden Aaronson's Leeds top Josh Sargent's Norwich City as the USMNT attackers go head-to-head in English Championship

Leeds United defeated Norwich City 2-0 on Wednesday, with USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson getting the start in a big victory for the Whites. Fellow U.S. international Josh Sargent was a second half substitution for the Canaries, introduced in the 59th minute down two goals. However, the forward couldn't make anything happen as they pushed for a late goal.Leeds' strikes came from wingers Daniel James and Manor Solomon, with the latter opening the scoring less than 60 seconds into the match. With the win, the Whites remain atop the English Championship table with 59 points, leading second-place Sheffield United by just one point.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sargent<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-striker-josh-sargent-set-to-return-for-norwich-city-in-fa-cup-vs-brighton-after-extended-injury-absence/blt6c142ad09cdd2083" target="_self"> returned to the pitch</a> for Norwich just over a week back in their FA Cup clash with Brighton after an extended period on the sideline due to injury. The American striker has now featured in three-straight matches for the Canaries, but has yet to find himself on the scoresheet. All three matches have been substitute cameos.Aaronson, meanwhile, has solidified his place in the Leeds XI in recent months, playing a crucial role in their midfield triangle as an attacking midfielder. On Wednesday, he logged 90 minutes, completing 21-of-24 passes while creating two attacking chances. He registered 40 touches on the ball, with six of them coming in the opposition box, resulting in one blocked shot attempt from the American.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Norwich reportedly turned down a transfer offer of $20 million-plus offer for Sargent in the summer, after FC Cincinnati <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/fc-cincinnati-weston-mckennie-josh-sargent-german-berterame/" target="_self">reportedly pursued him as a transfer target.</a> FCC would ultimately bring in Kevin Denkey instead, in a MLS-record deal of $16.2 million.

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Leeds take on Burnley next Monday in a battle between two teams geared up for promotion, while Norwich clashes with Swansea on Saturday. Both Sargent and Aaronson will look to get onto the scoresheet as each respective club search for three points on the next Matchday.

WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS AND NORWICH?

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Leeds defeated Norwich on Wednesday, as Aaronson and Co. stay atop the English Championship table