Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has rejected criticism from Leeds manager Jesse Marsch over claims of time wasting.

A bad-tempered encounter finished goalless at Elland Road after Villa failed to take advantage when home winger Luis Sinisterra was sent off in the 48th minute.

Tensions had not eased after the game, either.

Marsch — serving a touchline ban following his clash with the officials at Brentford last month — criticised Villa's tactics in attempting to slow the game and also hinted at his unhappiness with referee Stuart Attwell.

But Gerrard hit back, saying: "Was he happy with their time-wasting when they went to 10? It works both ways. I'm not really interested in what Jesse thinks and his opinion. My priority is Aston Villa and I'm here to talk about our performance and what we need to do to get points."

As for ref Stuart Attwell, who was targeted by the home crowd, Gerrard said: "He had a good game. Is there anything he got wrong? If the refs don't get anything wrong, that's a good game. Well done to Stuart."