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Spotted: Joe Rothwell sums Leeds United, Illan Meslier howlers up perfectly

**Leeds United were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to Swansea City as a 96th minute leveller from Zan Vipotnik found its way through Illan Meslier.**

Having seen Sheffield United claim a comprehensive victory on Friday night against in-form Coventry, Leeds knew a likewise response was the minimum at home to Swansea.

Arresting that bad run of form in March was also on the agenda, but more trouble loomed for the Whites.

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A scrappy goal inside the first minute from Brenden Aaronson looked to put Leeds on their way to victory very early but a shaky performance allowed the Swans an avenue to test Illan Meslier.

A clumsy Joe Rodon foul brought a penalty, but the Frenchman was equal to it and denied Josh Tymon, suggesting a standout performance was in store from the Leeds stopper.

However, his latest calamity struck in the second half when a very straightforward catch from a corner was spilled onto the toe of Harry Darling to equalise.

Willy Gnonto was again used sparingly off the bench but found what Leeds thought was a winner in the 86th when firing through bodies from a corner to make it 2-1.

As Leeds looked to hold on in the seven added minutes – all accumulated through Swansea time-wasting ironically – Zan Vipotnik from a tight angle somehow squeezed a shot through Meslier to equalise in the dying moments.

Summing up the debacle was this image shared by [Joe Donnohue on X](https://x.com/joedonnohue/status/1906031331567423972?s=46&t=iC1BC8pXpEWOhYWqKfdnhA) of the Leeds reaction to Meslier’s fumble for 1-1, including a totally baffled Joe Rothwell:

https://twitter.com/joedonnohue/status/1906031331567423972?s=46&t=iC1BC8pXpEWOhYWqKfdnhA

Leeds remain in the top two, but are now above Burnley on goal difference alone after their latest win and clean sheet.

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