Leicester Foxes produce thrilling comeback to go second

Leicester City 3-2 Aston Villa

Fine strikes from Jack Grealish and Carles Gil had put Villa in control but Claudio Ranieri’s side launched a stirring fightback courtesy of goals from Ritchie De Laet, Jamie Vardy and a stoppage-time winner from Nathan Dyer. 

The Foxes remain unbeaten under their new manager and produced another scintillating attacking display in front of a jubilant home crowd. 

 

Villa remain without a win since the opening-day 

victory at Bournemouth and Tim Sherwood was left dismayed after his side surrendered such a commanding position. 

The visitors enjoyed the lion’s share of possession in the first half and took the lead on 39 minutes when Grealish swept home his first Premier League goal from the edge of the area. 

 

Leicester improved after the break with Riyad Mahrez and Dyer providing a threat from the flanks. However, they were hit by a sucker-punch after 63 minutes when Gil rounded off a devastating Villa counter-attack. 

Gabby Agbonlahor raced down the left wing and cut back for the Spaniard, who curled a first-time shot into the top corner. 

But Ranieri’s side never gave in and were given hope in the 72nd minute when De Laet turned home a corner. 

Leicester were level 10 minutes later when Vardy stretched out a leg to turn home Danny Drinkwater’s low cross and notch his third goal of the season. 

The thrilling turnaround was completed a minute from time when Dyer bravely headed past Brad Guzan.