Leicester1 - 2Aston Villa

Having failed to win their opening two matches, Leicester came into the weekend determined to find their feet and get up and running in the top flight, following their promotion from the Championship last term.

Steve Cooper's men had kicked off the new campaign with an impressive 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on August 19, but failed to build on that result as they suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Fulham five days later.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa set out in hopes of returning to winning ways after their 2-1 opening-day victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on August 17 was followed by a 2-0 home loss against Arsenal one week later.

Unai Emery's men drew first blood in the 28th minute courtesy of Amadou Onana's second goal of the campaign before Jhon Duran came off the bench to also double his tally for the season and give the visitors some breathing space.

Leicester City fought their way back into the game, with substitute Facundo Buonanotte powering his shot past Emiliano Martinez from close range in the 73rd minute to hand the Foxes a late lifeline.

Cooper's side pushed on a late equaliser but Villa held firm against their Midlands rivals to secure all three points and record back-to-back wins away from home to start the campaign

LEICESTER CITY VS ASTON VILLA HIGHLIGHTS

Onana goal vs. Leicester (28th min, Leicester 0-1 Aston Villa)

Duran goal vs. Leicester (63rd min, Leicester 0-2 Aston Villa)

Buonanotte goal vs. Leicester (73rd min, Leicester 1-2 Aston Villa)

MAN OF THE MATCH - PLAYER

Onana continued his sensational start to life at Aston Villa as he netted his second goal of the campaign following a well-worked free-kick in the 28th minute.

The Belgian international, who completed a move from Everton in the just-concluded summer transfer window, has now equalled his goal total from last season (2) and is already proving to be a pivotal part of Emery's structure this term.

While he was forced off in the 62nd minute, coming off for former Chelsea man Ross Barkley, Onana completed 20 of his 22 passes against the Foxes and finished with a 100% drilling success ratio.

STANDOUT MOMENT

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MATCH STATS

Possession: Team A X-Y Team B

Shots: Team A X-Y Team B

Shots on target: Team A X-Y Team B

Corners: Team A X-Y Team B

Fouls: Team A X-Y Team B

WHAT NEXT?

Leicester City go into the international break having picked up just one point from a possible nine and will be looking to get their season up and running when they return to action on September 14 against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Villans, on the other hand, take on Everton at the Villa Park on September 14, three days before their highly-anticipated Champions League opener against Swiss outfit Young Boys.