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Aston Villa 1-1 Leicester City: Gestede pegs back Foxes

Rudy Gestede grabbed a draw for Aston Villa against Leicester City, which is top of the Premier League following Shinji Okazaki's opener.

Substitute Rudy Gestede snatched a point for bottom club Aston Villa against Leicester City, which edged back to the top of the Premier League table with a 1-1 draw.

Shinji Okazaki broke the deadlock after 28 minutes when the goal decision system confirmed his close-range effort was over the line despite the best efforts of Villa goalkeeper Mark Bunn.

Riyad Mahrez had a first-half penalty saved by Bunn and Villa, aiming to build on its first league win since the opening day of the season against Crystal Palace in midweek, improved considerably after the break.