Twitter Reacts as Leicester City Come from Behind to Beat Aston Villa

The surprise package of the season so far delivered again on Sunday as Leicester City came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in a thrilling tie with Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium.

The plaudits flowed on Twitter as the Foxes climbed to an incredible second place in the table with their record ninth game unbeaten.

"

I have this overwhelming urge to swear.....Get in you f**king beauty!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 13, 2015"

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What a team. What a display. What a fightback. #COYF

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 13, 2015"

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Well done Leicester, never gave up, always believed. 👏🏼 Villa, that's what we need to do. Not switch off because we're not that good!

— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) September 13, 2015"

Much of the credit was directed at manager Claudio Ranieri, who has masterminded Leicester to 11 points from five games since taking over in the summer.

"

Questioned Ranieri's appointment but that was a Leicester team playing for their manager with confidence, pace & power. Magnificent comeback

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) September 13, 2015"

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Roman Abramovich just sent Claudio Ranieri a "Hey stranger ;)" text.

— Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) September 13, 2015"

Meanwhile, special praise was reserved for Man of the Match Riyad Mahrez:

"

Mahrez has been ghosting past players this season....effortless. PL most exciting league in the world for sure.

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 13, 2015"

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Leicester are a joy to watch. Pace, passion and panache. They really go for it. Mahrez best player in the league so far. Tinkerman rools!!!

— ROB (@1RobBeasley) September 13, 2015"

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Riyad Mahrez is an absolute baller. #LCFC pic.twitter.com/e3Odf7wcWv

— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) September 13, 2015"

For Villa, head coach Tim Sherwood took fire, as his side threw away a two-goal lead in less than half an hour.

"

Tim how many goals ahead were you? pic.twitter.com/vMCpsOAfeF

— Böbby Power (@craigvpower) September 13, 2015"

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Total and utter tactical naivety from Sherwood after Gil scored. Completely tore up the shape of the team. Threw it away!! #avfc

— Stewart Thomas (@stewartDthomas) September 13, 2015"

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FT: #LCFC 3-2 #AVFC - Tim Sherwood's afternoon... pic.twitter.com/OXPKcjUkeX

— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) September 13, 2015"

One small positive for Villa was a first goal for young star Jack Grealish.

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At 20 years & 3 days, Grealish is the youngest #AVFC scorer since 2010. Live: http://t.co/n00ysUtXYi pic.twitter.com/EhyN5IvFXc

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 13, 2015"

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Jack Grealish's goal had me like.. pic.twitter.com/965573X03T

— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) September 13, 2015"

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Jack Grealish's first half by numbers vs. Leicester: 3 shots 2 take-ons 1 goal 1 happy lad pic.twitter.com/MtM195Eq4P

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 13, 2015"

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Bagsy Jack Grealish for Ireland.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 13, 2015"

Next up for Leicester is a trip to Stoke, while Villa host local rivals West Brom.

[Twitter]