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
Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Jacob Matthew Ramsey
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
It's not looking good for Villa as Bailey is down with what looks like an issue with his hamstring. The Jamaica winger is currently receiving medical attention on the field as both sides take an early breather.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Leicester have a free-kick in the attacking half, and it is Winks who takes it. But the delivery into the box is cleared by the Villa defence as the chance is gone.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
There's an early caution in the contest as Onana brings down Ayew to stop a Leicester break and sees the yellow card for his troubles!
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Villa striker Watkins has gone seven Premier League appearances without a goal! Can the England striker break his goalless run today?
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
The atmosphere is electric at the King Power Stadium, and both sides are not afraid of going forward in the early minutes of this encounter.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Hermansen is called into action early on as Watkins gets in behind the Leicester defence, but the goalkeeper advances from his line and makes a crucial save to stop the Villa frontman.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
KICK OFF! Referee David Coote blows his whistle and Villa get us underway in this Premier League encounter.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
The two sets of players are making their way onto the pitch at King Power Stadium, and we are now moments away from the kick-off.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Matty Cash is missing from the Villa squad after sustaining a hamstring injury against Arsenal, so Emery gives Bogarde his Premier League debut in the backline, which is their only change from the defeat to the Gunners. Tielemans will face his former side as he features in the midfield partnering Onana who was on target against West Ham on the opening day. Watkins and Rogers will line up in the two advanced roles for the Villans who are looking for their second win of the season today.
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