Aston Villa vs Leicester City

Team news live from Villa Park for Aston Villa vs Leicester City in the Premier League, including the full starting lineups and substitutes.

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Australia international Souttar joined signed from Stoke on deadline day while forward Tete came in on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk. Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers ...

Rodgers' men rise to 13th and will hope they can kick on now. If they can keep on scoring, they've got nothing to worry about. Leicester's run of fun on the road continues then.

Aston Villa host Leicester in a Midlands derby, with Brendan Rodgers hoping to avoid being dragged into the relegation conversation.

[Jonny Evans](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/08/19/premier-league/1120350-leicester-city-vs-southampton-premier-league-preview-gameweek-3-2022.html) and [Boubakary Soumare](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/31/premier-league/1133171-liverpool-2-1-leicester-post-match-player-ratings.html) are close to a return to training, with Rodgers confirming they will return next week. [Bertrand Traore](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/08/20/aston-villa/1082869-aston-villa-vs-newcastle-united-preview-how-to-watch-kick-off-time-team-news-predicted-line-ups-and-players-to-watch.html) is set to rejoin the squad in training next week. A late header from [Evan Ferguson](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/04/premier-league/1133475-brighton-youngster-buzzing-after-thrashing-everton.html) denied Leicester all three points after the Foxes had come from behind to lead 2-1. Highlights will be available after the match has finished. [James Maddison](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/25/premier-league/1132790-leicester-vs-newcastle-premier-league-preview-gameweek-17-2022.html) came through the [FA Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/03/premier-league/1136636-brightonhove-albion-vs-bournemouth-premier-league-preview-gameweek-22-2023.html) match with [Walsall](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/01/1136390-stockport-county-vs-tranmere-rovers-league-two-preview-gameweek-28-2023.html) unscathed and will be available for the trip to [Birmingham](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/01/1136347-assessing-grimsby-towns-january-transfer-window.html). [James Maddison](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/05/premier-league/1131432-one-player-every-premier-league-club-should-sign-in-the-january-transfer-window.html) (Leicester City) [James Maddison](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/13/premier-league/1129339-4-things-we-learnt-from-west-hams-defeat-against-leicester.html) is having one of his best seasons in the [Leicester City](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/20/premier-league/1135297-leicester-city-vs-brighton-premier-league-preview-gameweek-21-2023.html) shirt, with his form before the [World Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/03/manchester-city/1136599-guardiola-more-game-time-the-reason-why-cancelo-left-for-bayern.html) earning him a place in [Gareth Southgate](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/11/premier-league/1129178-klopp-speculation-around-the-future-of-fsg-will-not-affect-transfer-plans.html)'s [England](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/28/premier-league/1136033-anthony-gordon-to-newcastle-a-clever-signing-who-could-become-a-fan-favourite.html) squad. [Wilfred Ndidi](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/27/premier-league/1127716-leicester-city-vs-man-city-preview.html) will miss the clash with [Aston Villa](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/03/leicester-city/1136563-brendan-rodgers-praises-unai-emery-ahead-of-villa-game-amid-raised-eyebrows-over-derby-game-comments.html) due to personal issues. [John McGinn](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/13/premier-league/1129371-brighton-1-2-aston-villa-ings-double-wraps-up-the-three-points.html) and [Lucas Digne,](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/13/premier-league/1134509-aston-villa-2-1-leeds-villa-hold-on-to-continue-run-of-form-in-feisty-matchup-at-villa-park.html) after a spell on the sidelines. That match is yet to be rescheduled. [Aston Villa](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/20/premier-league/1135232-southampton-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-preview-gameweek-21-2023.html), an [Ollie Watkins](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/26/premier-league/1132860-aston-villa-13-liverpool-bajcetics-belated-christmas-gift-gives-liverpool-win-at-villa-park.html) winner in the 77th minute was enough to give [Aston Villa](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/03/leicester-city/1136563-brendan-rodgers-praises-unai-emery-ahead-of-villa-game-amid-raised-eyebrows-over-derby-game-comments.html) all three points on their trip to the [South Coast](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/30/premier-league/1133142-brighton-vs-arsenal-premier-league-preview-gameweek-18-2022.html) to face Southampton. [Victor Kristiansen,](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/19/leicester-city/1135138-brendan-rodgers-admits-that-invisible-challenges-have-made-things-difficult-but-insists-the-club-hasnt-lessened-its-ambition.html) with [James Justin](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/02/premier-league/1125006-leicester-city-vs-nottingham-forest-premier-league-preview-gameweek-9-2022.html) ruled out until the end of the season, a new winger, Tetê, and deadline day signing, [Harry Souttar.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/31/leicester-city/1136296-leicester-city-announce-the-signing-of-harry-souttar-what-will-he-bring.html) [Leicester City](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/20/premier-league/1135297-leicester-city-vs-brighton-premier-league-preview-gameweek-21-2023.html) travel across the Midlands to face [Aston Villa](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/20/premier-league/1135232-southampton-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-preview-gameweek-21-2023.html) with [Brendan Rodgers](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/20/premier-league/1135239-brighton-vs-leicester-pre-match-analysis.html)’ side looking to steer themselves away from a relegation battle.

Kelechi Iheanacho also starts a Premier League game for just the second time this season as Brendan Rodgers makes four changes in total from the team that ...

READ MORE: The trio are into the line-up as part of four changes, with Kelechi Iheanacho coming in for Patson Daka up front. Souttar has overcome a hip problem to start following his deadline-day move from Stoke, while Tete makes his debut in a front three.

Manchester City are reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck 2021/22 title race where a comeback win on the final day of ...

Aston Villa are aiming for a third consecutive Premier League win when they host Leicester City on Saturday. Unai Emery has led his team to a good run, climbing ...

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Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings you the details on how to follow the match with Leicester City this afternoon.

DAZN is the rights holder for Spain while Optus Sports and Peacock Premium will broadcast the action in Australia and the United States of America respectively. Because the match falls inside the Saturday afternoon blackout period, it is not being shown on television domestically. Leicester, meanwhile, are still searching for their first league win since the resumption of the Premier League season in late December. [Villa](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) enjoyed a weekend off last time out following their FA Cup third round exit but will be looking to pick up from where they left off in the Premier League. READ MORE: [Jhon Duran shooting, Unai Emery message, new faces and other things spotted at Aston Villa training](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-training-bodymoor-heath-26155167) [Aston Villa see £20m drop in squad value as Newcastle's rockets after £90m spend](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-transfers-squad-value-26153393) [Carla Ward outlines Aston Villa aims as top six finish targeted](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/carla-ward-aston-villa-target-26150908) [Unai Emery gives injury update as Aston Villa handed double boost for Leicester City](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-gives-injury-update-26151324) [Aston Villa fans are saying the same thing after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wins Premier League award](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-fans-saying-same-26149848)

The latest Leicester City news as we bring you the injury latest from the opposition camp ahead of the Premier League clash at Villa Park.

However, the Burkina Faso international is still recovering from a knee injury picked up in December. The third player who will be sidelined for Villa is returning loanee Bertrand Traore. Summer signing Diego Carlos is stepping up his rehabilitation from a ruptured Achilles tendon - the same injury suffered by City full-back Ricardo Pereira in pre-season. It’s a similar situation for reserve goalkeeper Jed Steer who suffered the injury during a loan spell with January side Luton Town. New club captain John McGinn has missed the last four games in all competitions with a thigh injury, but it has been confirmed that the midfielder could make his return against City. City also made it through to the fifth round of the FA Cup last weekend with a 1-0 win vs Walsall.

Breaking news from Villa Park as Unai Emery names his team to take on Leicester City in today's 3pm kick-off.

He is ready to play, to help us.” “That is our challenge. On Duran’s potential involvement, Emery said: “His mind is strong and I think he is ready to take the responsibility and opportunity. Unai Emery has made one change to his Aston Villa starting XI for this afternoon’s fixture against Leicester City at Villa Park with the fit-again Lucas Digne replacing Alex Moreno. He is going to play maybe with Watkins or perhaps replacing him, it depends. READ MORE:

Attempt saved. Harvey Barnes (Leicester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jamie Vardy. 90'+2 ...

Aston Villa take on Leicester City in a Premier League clash on Saturday at Villa Park. Unai Emery's men are in a much better position than their opponents, ...

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Here's the verdict as Aston Villa fail to jump into the top half of the Premier League as Leicester win it 4-2 at Villa Park.

Philippe Coutinho on for Ramsey, 46 minutes: Looked bright whenever he had it and slipped Watkins in with a delicate ball as Souttar slid to block the Villa striker from scoring his second. Ollie Watkins: Back in the goals and scored his fifth of the season to open the scoring, reacting quickest to Buendia’s effort which hit the crossbar. Leon Bailey: Played a lot of his football here from the right-hand side and found Leicester new boy Kristiansen a tough cookie with the imposing Dane winning that battle. Buendia cracked the underside of the crossbar with a curling, left-footed attempt as Watkins followed up the rebound to make it 1-0. Douglas Luiz: Liked the majority of his work in there as his passes cut right through blue shirts which enabled Villa to get on the front foot in the opening stages. Boubacar Kamara: At fault for two of Leicester’s goals in the first half as the Frenchman, usually immaculate in possession, was pickpocketed in dangerous areas with Maddison and Tete the big beneficiaries. Lucas Digne: Back in the starting line-up after missing the win over Southampton but, after struggling to contain the lively Tete on that side, was hooked off at the break. Powered forwards whenever he could after the break in an attempt to get Villa on the front foot. Pulled up twice with a niggle before Cash replaced him on the hour. Martinez was instructed to play out from the back but there were a lack of options while, for the Foxes’ first, Kamara was caught receiving Martinez’s pass. Ashley Young was later forced off as Matty Cash replaced him on the hour. Unai Emery’s men went ahead thanks to Ollie Watkins’ fifth goal of the season as the striker reacted quickest to Emi Buendia’s effort which cracked the crossbar.