Leicester hit back to beat Aston Villa and ease Premier League relegation woes

Brendan Rodgers’ side were only outside of the bottom three on goal difference before kick-off.
Leicester hit back to beat Aston Villa and ease Premier League relegation woes

COMEBACK: Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Leicester saw off Aston Villa (Isaac Parkin/PA)

Leicester eased their Premier League relegation concerns as they twice came from behind to secure a pulsating victory in a six-goal thriller at Aston Villa.

Brendan Rodgers’ side were only outside of the bottom three on goal difference before kick-off in a Midlands derby that ended 4-2 in favour of the Foxes.

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