Leicester City have secured their place at the top of the Premier League table after defeating Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday. The victory was a huge blow for the Villans, who had been struggling with form and injuries.

The match began with both teams looking to establish themselves early on, but it wasn't until the 45th minute that Leicester finally found the back of the net through a goal from Jamie Vardy. The striker's shot was well-placed and beat the goalkeeper, leaving the home fans cheering in delight.

Aston Villa were not to be outdone as they responded quickly with a goal of their own, thanks to a well-taken penalty by Jack Grealish. However, Leicester refused to give up and continued to press forward, eventually finding a second goal through a header from Harry Maguire.

The win meant that Leicester City now sit atop the Premier League table with 47 points, two ahead of Manchester United. It is a significant achievement for the team, which has been under pressure to perform well this season following a disappointing finish last year.

The victory also came at the expense of Aston Villa, who will now look to bounce back from this defeat in their next game. They will hope to secure a victory against Everton or Burnley in the coming weeks, as they look to climb back into the top four of the league.

Overall, this result is a massive boost for Leicester City, who have shown great resilience throughout the season. They will continue to face tough competition in the Premier League, but this victory will give them some much-needed confidence heading into the final few months of the campaign.