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.

Watch full-match highlights from Aston Villa's end-to-end battle with Leicester City at Villa Park in Matchweek 20.

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.

Leicester City left Villa Park with nothing to show for their efforts on Saturday afternoon, falling by a score of 2-1. A very even first half saw the sides go into the tunnel level on no goals. Second half strikes from Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey on either side of a Stephy Mavididi goal gave the hosts

We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Leicester City. Here are some of your comments: Villa fans. Sam: Much better in the second