Leicester City vs Aston Villa Report
Scorers: Buonanotte 73’; Onana 28’, Duran 64’
Aston Villa Continue Winning Streak with Victory at Leicester
Aston Villa secured their second consecutive 2-1 away win in the Premier League, this time overcoming Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
With the same two players—Amadou Onana and Jhon Durán—again finding the back of the net, Villa extended their strong start to the season under Unai Emery.
First Half: Villa Dominate Early, Onana Breaks the Deadlock
Aston Villa began the match on the front foot, creating the first significant opportunity when John McGinn curled a shot just over the bar.
Ollie Watkins, who had been frustrated by missed chances against Arsenal last week, was denied again as his close-range effort was brilliantly saved by Leicester’s goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.
Villa’s persistence paid off when they executed a clever set-piece to perfection. Amadou Onana slid in at the back post to score his second goal of the season, giving the visitors a deserved lead.
Jacob Ramsey, who provided the assist for Onana’s goal, nearly doubled Villa’s advantage, but Hermansen was quick to parry his shot away.
Leicester City improved as the first half progressed, with Caleb Okoli coming close to equalising by chesting the ball towards goal, only to be denied by a sharp save from Emiliano Martínez, keeping Aston Villa’s lead intact heading into halftime.
Second Half: Leicester Responds, But Durán Secures Villa’s Victory
Leicester City carried their momentum into the second half, with Okoli firing just over from distance and Jamie Vardy having a goal ruled out for offside.
Despite the pressure, it was Aston Villa who found the net next. Jhon Durán, coming off the bench, headed home his second goal as a substitute this season, doubling Villa’s lead and putting them in a commanding position.
The match seemed to be slipping away from Leicester, but they pulled one back through Facundo Buonanotte, who volleyed home his first goal for the club, injecting life back into the contest.
Durán had a chance to seal the victory late on, but his effort was saved by Hermansen after a sharp turn in the box.
Conclusion: Villa Hold On for Victory, Leicester Struggles Continue
Despite failing to keep a clean sheet for the eighth consecutive league match, Aston Villa managed to hold on for a well-earned victory. Unai Emery’s side continues their strong start to the season, showing resilience and clinical finishing away from home.
On the other hand, Leicester City’s struggles persist under Steve Cooper, who has now become the first Leicester manager since Paulo Sousa in 2010 to fail to win any of his first three league games. The Foxes will need to regroup quickly if they are to turn their season around.
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