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Brenden Aaronson wheels away in celebration(Image: Stu Forster\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Brenden Aaronson says he found the past week “mentally tough\u201d after missing a gilt-edged chance against Burnley but felt like he responded well in Leeds United<\/a>‘s 2-1 win over West Ham.<\/p>\n The American was man of the match after scoring the opener inside three minutes and putting in an exciting shift containing intelligent forward balls and tricky dribbles. As previously relayed<\/a>, Aaronson<\/a> had undertaken shooting practice after training all week.<\/p>\n He had squandered a missed one-on-one opportunity against Burnley last weekend, a chance manager Daniel Farke<\/a> admitted he would have liked to see him do better with. Aaronson was eager to make amends.<\/p>\n Speaking to LUTV about scoring the opening goal against West Ham – which was his first goal since March – Aaronson said: \u201cIt was a relief for me, to be honest with you. Letting the team down a little bit last week, not scoring, it was tough mentally because you don\u2019t get many chances in this league.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was difficult for a moment of time but I kept at it. I worked this whole week on my finishing again. I am proud of my mentality and I am proud of the group.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the biggest thing for me is getting in the box and the ball bounces your way but that is all about positioning and reacting.<\/p>\n \u201cI am really happy with the goal and I am happy with the group and the atmosphere. It was amazing to score early. It was a great atmosphere and I am proud of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds were made to sweat for the four minutes of added time after Matheus Fernandes flicked a header home on 90 minutes. Joe Rodon\u2019s own header on 15 minutes ultimately proved to be the winning goal but there was a sense that the hosts made life difficult for themselves.<\/p>\n Leeds United knock up to 50% off kits and merch<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> Various<\/p>\n Leeds United<\/p>\n Shop the sale here<\/a><\/p>\n Leeds United have slashed up to 50% off select kits and merch on their official club store, including this season’s home shirt.<\/p>\n Costly late goals have been conceded against Fulham and Bournemouth this season but Leeds have been trying to learn their lesson. \u201cWe had a conversation the last couple of games,\u201d Aaronson added.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have given away late goals and we haven\u2019t been at our best at late stages of the game. It was huge for us today to keep the mentality. I think that was the message all week.<\/p>\n \u201cLate minutes in the game, stay on top of it and get the result which we needed today to hold the 2-1 win. Defensively, we were good today. We handled a lot of crossing situations from them.<\/p>\n \u201cWest Ham is a team that has a ton of quality so it was definitely a difficult game. I am just proud of the group.\u201d<\/p>\n Here at LeedsLive, we are dedicated to bringing you the best <\/strong>Leeds United<\/strong><\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest Leeds news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a> to subscribe.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761399921_982_0_Untitled-10jpeg.jpg\")
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