Aston Villa get top-four ambitions back on track with victory over Leicester

Victory moved Unai Emery’s men to within four points of fourth-placed Chelsea.
Aston Villa beat Leicester 2-1 at Villa Park (Mike Egerton/PA)
Aston Villa beat Leicester 2-1 at Villa Park (Mike Egerton/PA)
Sat, 04 Jan, 2025 - 17:37
Jonathan Veal

Premier League: Aston Villa 2 Leicester City 1

Aston Villa got their Premier League top-four ambitions back on track with a 2-1 win over Leicester.

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