Aston Villa vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Leicester City twice came from a goal down in a frenetic first half to eventually claim a valuable 4-2 victory at Aston Villa in a Premier League thriller on Saturday.
It looked like another bleak day for out-of-form Leicester when Ollie Watkins gave Villa an early lead from close range.
James Maddison levelled soon afterwards but Leicester’s new signing Harry Souttar then scored into his own goal while trying to defend a low cross from Watkins.
But Leicester stunned their hosts with Kelechi Iheanacho heading past Emiliano Martinez in the 41st minute and then Tete marking his debut with a goal in first-half stoppage time after Villa carelessly conceded possession.
The second half was sedate by comparison but Villa did think they had levelled through Philippe Coutinho only for his effort to be ruled out for offside.
Leicester wrapped up their first league win since November in the 79th minute when Dennis Praet latched on to a Harvey Barnes through ball.
Victory lifted Leicester to 21 points, three points above the bottom three, while Villa remain in 11th place with 28.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Substitution Victor Bernth Kristiansen Luke Jonathan Thomas
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
There will be four minutes added on to the end of this game. Villa will be wondering how they've lost this after starting the first half so well.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Tielemans picks up a late yellow card for a poor tackle on Buendia. The Leicester captain won't care.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
The offside flag goes up against Praet. Leicester's game management has been excellent since half-time.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Villa get a corner out of Castagne. Konza heads high and wide from Luiz's delivery.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Soyuncu barges into Duran to give Villa a free-kick down their right. A goal for the hosts might give them some hope, but they've been flat in this second half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Leicester wisely decide to protect their two-goal lead. Off goes Tete who's done well. On comes their centre-back Soyuncu.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Kamara, who was at fault for Leicester's first goal, goes off. On comes Dendoncker for Villa.
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