Southampton produced a rousing fightback, with two goals in the final 20 minutes earning a draw against Leeds, to take some heat off their manager Ralph Hasenhüttl.
Two goals from Rodrigo put Leeds on course for victory but the introduction of Joe Aribo inspired Southampton and his goal, coupled with Kyle Walker-Peters’ tidy finish, lifted the mood of the home fans at St Mary’s.
The 20-year-old German defender Armel Bella-Kotchap was handed his debut for Southampton in one of four changes after their heavy opening defeat at Tottenham.
The hosts were handed an early opportunity, from their most potent attacking outlet, but James Ward-Prowse’s long-range free-kick floated easily into the arms of the Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
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