A late strike from Bertrand Traore gave Aston Villa a dramatic 2-1 victory over managerless Leicester, who at the moment are two factors from Premier League security.
Leicester – who have been underneath coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell after Brendan Rodgers left on Sunday – seemed to be on target for a degree earlier than collapsing within the closing 25 minutes.
It began after they have been right down to 10 gamers within the seventieth minute. Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor was despatched off for a second bookable offence, earlier than Bertrand Traore introduced dwelling a fantastic winner for Aston Villa after hanging on to Wilfried Ndidi’s unfastened go.
Leicester additionally thought they have been awarded a penalty in added time as Ollie Watkins was penalized for the handball. However the kick was correctly canceled after the Villa striker was fouled by Patson Daka, including to the Foxes’ misfortune.
It was in fantastic kind Watkins – making his a centesimal look for Aston Villa – who noticed the guests take the lead within the first half as he netted his sixth consecutive Premier League away aim.
Leicester additionally responded properly falling behind with some particular person brilliance from Harvey Barnes seeing the extent of the Foxes. However an absence of focus price them but once more after a late winner at Crystal Palace on Saturday additionally noticed them near a 2-1 defeat that in the end price Rodgers his job.
The outcome sees Leicester slip to nineteenth, now two factors from security with 9 Premier League video games to play. Aston Villa – who at the moment are unbeaten in six league video games – transfer as much as seventh place and stay within the hunt for a European spot subsequent season.
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Leicester face essential conflict in opposition to relegation rivals Bournemouth at King Energy Stadium on Saturday; kick off 3 p.m.
Within the meantime, AstonVilla host Nottingham Forest, additionally on Saturday; kick off 3 p.m.
Leicester’s remaining fixtures
April 8: Bournemouth (H) – Premier League, kick off 3pm
April 15: Metropolis of Man (A) – Premier League, kick-off 5:30 p.m., reside sky sports activities
April 22: wolves (H) – Premier League, kick off 3pm
April 25: Leeds (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8 p.m.
Could 1: Everton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8 p.m., reside sky sports activities
Could 8: Fulham (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3 p.m.
Could 13: liverpool (H) – Premier League, kick off 3pm
Could 20: Newcastle (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3 p.m.
Could 28: West Ham (H) – Premier League, kick-off 4:30 p.m.
Aston Villa’s remaining fixtures
April 4: Leicester (A) – Premier League, kick-off 7:45 p.m.
April 8: Nottingham Forest (H) – Premier League, kick off 3pm
April 15: Newcastle (H) – Premier League, kick-off 12:30 p.m.
April 22: Brentford (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3 p.m.
April 25: Fulham (H) – Premier League, kick-off 7:45 p.m.
April 30: Man Utd (A) – Premier League, kick-off 2 p.m.
Could 6: wolves (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3 p.m.
Could 13: Tottenham (H) – Premier League, kick off 3pm
Could 20: liverpool (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3 p.m.
Could 28: Brighton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 4:30 p.m.
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