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VIDEO: USMNT attacker Brenden Aaronson scores game-winning goal as Leeds stay atop English Championship table amid promotion push

<p>Leeds United defeated Derby County 1-0 on Sunday, with the <em>Whites</em> securing all three points courtesy of a 79th minute winner from Brenden Aaronson. The American, assisted by Joel Piroe, slotted home in the bottom right corner of the net after a stupendous one-two play with the Dutchman inside the Derby box.</p><p>With the result, Leeds are now unbeaten in their last six matches, with five wins.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"What have I just seen? This is Leeds at their best. It's a goal you have to watch over and over" <br><br>Brenden Aaronson gifts Leeds United the lead! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/jkpvsq1rnO">pic.twitter.com/jkpvsq1rnO</a></p>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1873450373844738240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>The American has been in brilliant form in 2024-25 since returning to the club from his loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, scoring seven goals and recording two assists. The club's second leading scorer behind Piroe, he came up clutch in an important victory on Sunday.</p><p>Beyond the goal, Aaronson completed 88 percent of his passes, while creating two big chances based off of 45 touches on the ball.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🎶 Our American boy!!!! 🎶 <a href="https://t.co/bvnZy3rtRK">pic.twitter.com/bvnZy3rtRK</a></p>— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1873450886082724083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Aaronson and Leeds have wrapped the calendar year now, and the end 2024 atop the English Championship standings. Heading into 2025, they will be pushing for promotion to the Premier League, with Aaronson spearheading their campaign.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AARONSON AND LEEDS?

VIDEO: USMNT attacker Brenden Aaronson scores game-winning goal as Leeds stay atop English Championship table amid promotion push | Goal.com

Playing a brilliant one-two in the box, Aaronson tapped home to secure a 1-0 victory and all three points