Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

James: A lack of quality in the attacking third, specifically Mavididi, and a costly mistake at the back by James Justin resulted in another defeat. The rot has now carried through into another year. A new right-back, winger and striker are urgently needed in January, otherwise the Championship and the dark abyss beckons.

Leon Bailey scored his first goal of the season to earn Villa a win over struggling Leicester City. The winger thumped home substitute Ian Maatsen’s cross with 14 minutes remaining as Unai Emery’s team claimed a win to keep them on pace with the European contenders.

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Aston Villa have started 2025 with their fourth win in five home matches as Unai Emery’s side defeated Leicester City 2-1 at Villa Park.

Aston Villa take on Leicester City in a Midlands matchup at Villa Park in the Premier League this weekend.Unai Emery’s team have been inconsistent of late and will hope to reestablish themselves as

Aston Villa will be without five players for their Premier League clash against Leicester City.