Leicester City secured their safety in the Premier League with a hard-fought victory over Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

The Foxes had already secured their place in the top flight for another season after winning the Championship title last season, but they were still facing the threat of relegation this term.

Aston Villa looked to be in control early on as they took the lead through Jordon Ibe's strike in the 25th minute. However, Leicester fought back and equalised through Jamie Vardy's header just before half-time.

Vardy continued his fine form in the second half as he scored two more goals to secure the win for the Foxes. The first came from a penalty awarded to him after he was brought down by Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings.

The second goal came from a long-range effort that beat Aston Villa goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the 88th minute.

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers praised his team's performance after the match, saying: "It was a tough game. We worked really hard and we got the result."

He also paid tribute to his players' work ethic and determination, saying: "We have been working really hard and we needed a result today. It was important for us to get three points because we know how important it is in the league."

Rodgers added: "I'm very proud of my team. They played some great football and they deserved the result."

With the win, Leicester has now clinched their safety in the Premier League for another season. The club will now look to build on this success and compete for honours next term.

In contrast, Aston Villa will now face the prospect of a long summer without a competitive fixture. The club may need to make changes in order to avoid further relegation struggles in the future.

Overall, it was a good day for Leicester City as they secured their safety in the Premier League with a hard-fought victory over Aston Villa. The club will now look forward to next season with renewed confidence and motivation.