Unai Emery explains why Morgan Rogers was 'angry' before firing Aston Villa to 2-1 win at Leeds - The Mirror

Morgan Rogers scored both of Aston Villa's goals in their 2-1 win over Leeds United at Elland Road, with Unai Emery hailing the England international's performance

Unai Emery said Morgan Rogers was both hungry and angry to bag more goals this season, before the England ace bagged both of Aston Villa's goals in their 2-1 triumph over Leeds United at Elland Road.

Rogers suffered a tough start to the season and battled to replicate the impact he delivered last term, when he managed 27 goal contributions across all competitions.

Earlier this campaign against Tottenham, he reminded supporters of his class by firing home a leveller against Thomas Frank's outfit, before Emi Buendia wrapped up the victory.

Building on that momentum, Rogers stole the spotlight at Elland Road, netting a superb equaliser with a clever flick at the near post before adding a brilliant free-kick, echoing Emi Buendia's effort against Bournemouth.

"Through numbers it is more brilliant and really relevant, his work today," Emery said of Rogers. "His impact was positive with goals. Always he plays well. He does his task and he is versatile across different positions.

"Maybe today he showed that he is angry to score. Being angry, he scored two goals, focusing on how he could get numbers. He did it, helping the team and for our victory today.

"He is a player who can get numbers. Last year he got double numbers for goals and assists. This year I think he will get this again.

"He was playing fantastic before this match, not getting numbers, but helping the team. With those goals today, it's more brilliant.

"I think Morgan is very important when he is scoring and when he is not scoring. He is working tactically, being versatile, and performing very consistently."

When asked to clarify what he meant by 'angry', Emery explained: "Hungry and angry to score. Both. It is in this direction."

The Villa boss went on to say: "Overall, I am happy with the team. Through our structure, tactically, we were disciplined and organised. We played with personality. Each player felt comfortable in their best position and getting confidence.

"There is still some work to do for some players, but how we are progressively getting better is really something I am proud of. I am very demanding in our way because now we are better in the table.

"My message is the same. We are not contenders for the top six or top four. We fought fantastic to be there or competing for those positions. Now we want to do the same."

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