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.

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:

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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We're live in B6 as Unai Emery looks to make it three wins on the bounce and to propel Aston Villa into the top half of the Premier League.

The ball comes off the underside of the crossbar and Ollie Watkins races ahead of Castagne to half-volley home. Douglas Luiz rolls the ball to Bailey to cross. Ramsey's at the far post but Kristiansen is ahead of him to put it behind. Kamara with the ball out to Leon Bailey who chops back inside and feeds Emi Buendia. It was a tap in at the far post, that one. Emi Martinez played it to Kamara right in front of him from a goal kick. Bailey cuts inside and powers towards the far post with his left foot. Iheanacho gobbled up the loose ball and feeds Tete who rounded Martinez for 2-3. That is the big challenge to improve.” It's football suicide at times from Villa who are playing needless passes out from the back. Villa will be relying on the results of Brentford and Liverpool to do that but, with 18 games remaining, Emery believes Villa can really push on having won five of the last seven league games. The returning [Bertrand Traore](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) is expected back next week due to a knee injury while Diego Carlos remains sidelined.

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 ...

The latest Leicester City news as the manager has selected all three of the club's January signings to start the game at Villa Park.

Deadline day signing [Harry Souttar](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/harry-souttar) also makes his debut for the club, partnering Wout Faes in the centre of defence, with Daniel Amartey dropping out. [Victor Kristiansen](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/victor-kristiansen) comes in for Luke Thomas at left-back after impressing in a 20 minute cameo against Walsall. Ruds72 : LCFC starting XI at Villa is a pleasure to see. [comments section](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-aston-villa-decision-8112605#comments-wrapper) [Aston Villa v Leicester City live: Team news and match updates](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/aston-villa-v-leicester-city-8112284) [Jack Harrison Leeds United contract twist after failed Leicester City transfer](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jack-harrison-leeds-united-contract-8112280) [Full Leicester City squad available to Brendan Rodgers for Aston Villa clash](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/full-leicester-city-squad-available-8112190) [Victor Kristiansen compared to £50m man in boost to Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/victor-kristiansen-compared-50m-man-8111905) [The latest Leicester City news in one place](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) Here’s what just some had to say. All 3 new signings start as I had hoped they would & Nacho starts too, finally Brendan Rodgers has stepped up. [Unai Emery without three Aston Villa players for Leicester City clash](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-aston-villa-leicester-8112417) [Kelechi Iheanacho](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/kelechi-iheanacho) replace Patson Daka upfront. [Leicester City team news v Aston Villa: Souttar, Tete, and Kristiansen start in attacking team](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-team-news-v-8112558) [Tete](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/tete) becomes the first of his nationality to play for the club as he comes in at right wing, pushing [James Maddison](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/james-maddison) into his more natural central position. [Brendan Rodgers](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/brendan-rodgers) has decided to start all three of the club’s January signings for the clash at Villa Park, with all three making their Premier League debuts.

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 ...

Get a report of the Aston Villa vs. Leicester City 2022-23 English Premier League football match.

[Dennis Praet](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173150/Dennis-Praet) latched on to a [Harvey Barnes](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/243386/Harvey-Barnes) through ball. [Philippe Coutinho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/130372/Philippe-Coutinho) only for his effort to be ruled out for offside. [Kelechi Iheanacho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/39902/Kelechi-Iheanacho) heading past [Emiliano Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/158626/Emiliano-Martínez) in the 41st minute and then Tete marking his debut with a goal in first-half stoppage time after Villa carelessly conceded possession.