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.

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 have gone 10 consecutive Premier League games without defeat at Villa Park (W6 D4), since a 2-0 loss to Arsenal in their opening game home game of 2024-25. Only Arsenal (12) are currently enjoying a longer unbeaten home run in the competition.

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

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Aston Villa got their Premier League top-four ambitions back on track with a 2-1 win over Leicester. Villa’s quest for a second successive year in the Champions League has been hamstrung by inconsistency this season,