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Player Ratings: Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester

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Sports Mole takes a closer look at the individual performances of those involved in Aston Villa's 2-1 win at home to Leicester.

Aston Villa made it two consecutive wins in the Premier League on Sunday with a 2-1 victory at home to 10-man Leicester City.

The visitors took an early lead through Leonardo Ulloa before Ciaran Clark equalised to make it 1-1 at half time.

Alan Hutton then scored the decisive goal 20 minutes from time, while Leicester were reduced to 10 men shortly after when Paul Konchesky scuffled with the goalscorer.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the individual performances of those involved at Villa Park.


Aston Villa

Goal

Brad Guzan: Villa's shot-stopper did not have the busiest of afternoons, but he put in a solid display between the sticks. Would have been disappointed with the error that gifted Leicester their goal, though it mattered little in the end. (6/10)

Defence

Alan Hutton: Impressed at right-back thanks to a dynamic display up and down the flank. Made himself a hero with 20 minutes left by keeping his composure to score the winner. (7/10)

Jores Okore: Did not have a great deal to do at centre-back, though he played his part late on as Leicester pushed for an equaliser. (7/10)

Ciaran Clark: Took his goal well in the first half, stooping to head past Kasper Schmeichel. Looked comfortable throughout thanks to a competent performance. (7/10)

Aly Cissokho: Provided a good attacking outlet for his side down the left wing and also dug in to help out at the back during a busy finale. (7/10)

Midfield

Tom Cleverley: The on-loan midfielder had a subdued afternoon as he struggled to make an impact on the game from deep. (5/10)

Carlos Sanchez: Looked lively for the majority of the match, hustling about in midfield to keep Leicester at bay. (7/10)

Ashley Westwood: Enjoyed a decent first half before he was forced off with an injury on the stroke of half time. Made a positive contribution by setting up Clark for Villa's leveller. (7/10)

Attack

Gabriel Agbonlahor: Villa's best player on the day. Ran tirelessly throughout and caused the Leicester defence plenty of problems with his pace and movement. (8/10)

Christian Benteke: Showed why Villa value him so much with an energetic showing high up the pitch. Held up the ball well and also came close to scoring more than once. (7/10)

Charles N'Zogbia: Started the match positively, but the winger waned as the afternoon wore on before he was taken off 76 minutes. (6/10)

Substitutes

Kieran Richardson: Linked well with his teammates in advanced positions after replacing Westwood just before half time. Almost found the net after the break with a low drive that went inches wide of the post. (6/10)

Jack Grealish: Showed no fear in running at the Leicester defence when he entered the action midway through the second half. Villa fans will be keen to see more of him in the future. (7/10)

Leandro Bacuna: Struggled to get involved during the final 15 minutes as Villa were forced further and further back by the advancing Leicester. (5/10)


Leicester

Goal

Kasper Schmeichel: Came to Leicester's rescue on a handful of occasions with some fine saves. Gave his side a chance of taking something from the game thanks to his goalkeeping heroics. (7/10)

Defence

Danny Simpson: Failed to impress on his full debut for the Foxes. Was a passenger for large parts of the game as Villa tended to attack down the left. (5/10)

Marcin Wasilewski: On a busy afternoon for Leicester's defence, the Pole often struggled against the physicality of Christian Benteke. (5/10)

Liam Moore: Did more than his defensive partner in terms of posing a threat from corners and free kicks, but also found it difficult when put under pressure. (6/10)

Paul Konchesky: Was hardly involved before he was sent off. Put his side under unnecessary pressure by getting himself dismissed for a silly tackle on Alan Hutton and the subsequent scuffle. (5/10)

Midfield

Riyad Mahrez: Was the away side's creative spark when they managed to get forward, picking holes in the Villa defence with some smart passing and good vision. (6/10)

Matty James: Unable to be faulted when it comes to his enthusiasm. However, his lack of experience in the top flight showed a few times when he was caught out of position. (5/10)

Esteban Cambiasso: Anchored Leicester's midfield well and also got forward when it was needed. The veteran Argentine still has some life in him yet. (7/10)

Jeffrey Schlupp: One of Leicester's busier players on the day, Schlupp was forced to use all of his stamina to get up and down the left flank before he was brought off on 78 minutes. (6/10)

Attack

Leonardo Ulloa: Made a decent go of being the away team's target man, taking his goal well to put them ahead. However, a knock at the end of the first half ended his involvement early. (6/10)

Jamie Vardy: Got stuck in and looked hungry in advanced areas. Blotted his copy book at the end of the first half by hacking down Ashley Westwood and forcing the Villa midfielder off through injury. (6/10)

Substitutes

David Nugent: Rejuvenated the visitors when he came on at half time. Gave his team a different look up front with his strength and shooting ability. (7/10)

Chris Wood: Had a good 25 minutes to boost his team in attack, but failed to do so as he drifted in and out of the game. (5/10)

Marc Albrighton: The former Villa winger added to Leicester's improvement up front during the final stages, though he could not unlock the home defence. (6/10)


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