Topik: Premier League, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Philippe Coutinho
The former Liverpool and Barcelona superstar stagged his own little show to spur the Villans on in a thrilling contest with Leeds.

Aston Villa's newest acquisition Philppe Coutinho has equalled a feat he managed in his time at Liverpool with his goal contribution in Wednesday night's clash with Leeds United. The 29-year-old Brazilian had a hand in all the goals scored as his side shared spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw with the Peacocks. 

It may be too soon to call but the arrival of the former Barcelona and Liverpool star at Villa Park is proving to be a shrewd piece of business for Steven Gerrard. After inspiring the Claret and Blue to a snatch a point at Old Trafford with a remarkable display in his debut, the Brazilian run the show once more when Leeds United came to town.

Daniel James set the ball rolling by breaking the deadlock against the run of play and putting Leeds in front in the ninth minute. 21 minutes later, the Coutinho masterclass was ushered in in full force, with the Brazilian curling home the equalizer with an assist from Matty Cash. Eight minutes later, he set up Jacob Ramsey to double Villa's lead with a brilliant through-ball before assisiting the young English winger once again for their side's third in the 43rd minute.

James proved to be a nuisance again by keeping Leeds in the match with a headed goal in the second minute of stoppage time in the first half. The playing field was then leveled in the 63rd minute following Diego Llorente's goal for the visitors. A red card to Ezri Konsa resulted in the host playing with 10 men for the last couple of minutes before the board went up for eight minutes of additional time.

While it was a thoroughly entertaining affair, the spotlight has been directed the way of Coutinho who scored and had two assists for only the second time in his 155 Premier League appearances. The first time he managed the feat ws for Liverpool in their 5-1 win at Brighton back in 2017. Since completing his loan move from Barcelona to Aston Villa, he has registered two goals and three assists in two starts for the Premiership club.