Leicester City secured their safety in the Premier League with a hard-fought victory over Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes had struggled all season, but they finally managed to secure three points against a team that is currently in the relegation zone.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the game. However, it was Leicester who came out on top, thanks to a well-executed counter-attack. With just under ten minutes left in the first half, Jamie Vardy found himself one-on-one with Villa goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, and he slotted home his fourth goal of the season to give his side a deserved lead.

Villa did not give up easily, however, and they managed to equalize in the 68th minute through a stunning strike from Tyrone Mings. However, the visitors were able to regain the lead five minutes later when James Maddison curled a shot into the bottom corner of the net.

Despite Villa's efforts to level the score once again, Leicester held firm and emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The result means that the Foxes now have 45 points, which is enough to guarantee them safety for another season in the Premier League.

For Leicester, this was a crucial victory as they look to build momentum heading into the final few matches of the season. They will now turn their attention to securing their place in the Europa Conference League next term, and they will be hoping to do so by finishing above Arsenal and Manchester United in the table.

Overall, it was a strong performance from Leicester City, and they showed that they can still compete with the big boys in the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether they can maintain this form in the remaining games of the season, but for now, they can take heart from the fact that they have secured their safety for another year.