Leicester City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Aston Villa returned to winning ways in the Premier League as goals by Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran wrapped up a 2-1 victory at Leicester City.
Summer signing Onana touched in from close range after a clever free kick routine in the 28th minute.
Hosts Leicester, seeking their first win since promotion back to the top flight, were more of a threat in the second half but Duran’s 63rd-minute header appeared to have killed them off.
They were handed a lifeline when Facundo Buonanotte slotted in a shot 10 minutes later, but they could not salvage a point as Villa held on with relative comfort.
Villa, who were beaten by Arsenal last weekend, have six points from three games with Leicester on one.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
That's half an hour played in this contest and Villa are now firmly in control of this one as Leicester are yet to register a shot in the game.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Goalkeeper Hermansen's poor first touch allows Wakins to contest for the ball, and the attacker is brought down, with Villa shouting for a penalty. But the referee waves away their protests.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Leicester began the game pretty well, but Villa are now growing into this contest and are looking the most likely to break the deadlock here!
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
GOOD SAVE! Rogers wins possession in the attacking third and plays a through ball for Watkins to run onto. The Villa striker goes for the goal the first time, but Leicester goalkeeper Hermansen makes a fantastic save to keep the score level!
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
The visitors go close as Onana finds McGinn inside the box, and the Scottish midfielder looks to find the top corner. But his shot goes wide of the goal!
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Fatawu tries to run down the right as Leicester look to launch an attack, but Digne comes across and brings down the 20-year-old Ghanaian attacker.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
The game has resumed with Villa temporarily down to 10 men as Emery readies to make his first change of the game.
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