Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - August 31, 2024

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H. Winks

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K. McAteerC. Okoli

90' + 2'

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J. Duran

B. De Cordova-ReidW. Ndidi

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J. Vardy

83'

79'

K. NedeljkovicL. Bogarde

79'

I. MaatsenJ. Ramsey

74'

J. McGinn

C. Okoli

73'

F. Buonanotte

73'

F. BuonanotteA. Fatawu

68'

B. El KhannoussO. Skipp

67'

S. MavididiJ. Ayew

67'

63'

J. Duran

61'

R. BarkleyA. Onana

61'

J. DuranO. Watkins

55'

L. Bogarde

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Y. Tielemans

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A. Onana

O. Skipp

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J. RamseyL. Bailey

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A. Onana

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#AVFC supporters will never forget 2023/2024 Leon Bailey. Thanks for the memories, Leon! 🟣🔵

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Aston Villa can confirm that Leon Bailey has completed a permanent transfer to Olympiacos. Since joining the club in 2021, Leon has been a key part of our recent journey and he leaves the club having played his part in Villa winning the UEFA Europa League last term. He joined

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🔴⚪️👋🏼 Leon Bailey, set for Olympiacos move.

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Aston Villa's summer signings for 2026/27: ◉ Johan Manzambi ◉ Nicolas Jackson ◉ Ibrahim Mbaye ◉ Joao Gomes ◉ Zion Suzuki ◉ Matteo Ruggeri ◉ Taylor Harwood-Bellis ◉ Leon Goretzka ◉ Alejandro Garnacho ◉ Modou Cisse ◉ Aaron Wan-Bissaka Where will the Villans finish

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🚨 NEW: Sunderland made multiple approaches for Lamare Bogarde (22) — multiple sources with understanding of the deal say Sunderland made a proposal of a loan plus a £20m obligation package. @J_Tanswell #avfc https://t.co/fnghOlxK5C

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Can Taylor Harwood-Bellis replace Ezri Konsa at Aston Villa?Taylor Harwood-Bellis offers some key differences to Ezri Konsa as he looks to successfully replace him at Aston Villa.

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Leicester City's 14 signings may not fix the problem at the heart of their rebuildLeicester City have signed 14 players in the summer window, revolutionising the squad. Here is why it might not be enough to fix the fallen Foxes.

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Leicester transfer ratings: Ranking all 14 summer signings from best to worstLeicester City have finalised 14 signings in this transfer window, revolutionising the side. Here are our ratings for each new signing.

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Aston Villa transfer ratings: Ranking all 10 summer signings from worst to bestAston Villa made 10 new signings this summer, but which of them are most likely to be a success at Villa Park and who could struggle?

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Leicester City finally win but Russell Martin won't love what he sawLeicester City edged out a 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle as they recorded their first win of the campaign and shot up the table. Here is how it went down.

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Leicester City 2-0 Plymouth Argyle: Player Ratings as Foxes find first winLeicester City hosted Plymouth Argyle in a tense affair as the visitors failed to make their chances count. Here are the ratings for each player.

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Man Utd locked in talks to sign Leicester youngster Louis Page on deadline dayManchester United remain in talks to sign highly-rated Leicester youngster Louis Page in a deal that could be worth over £10m.

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Emil Riis: Bristol City forward joins Leicester CityLeicester City pay an undisclosed fee for Bristol City's Danish forward Emil Riis, who signs a four-year contract.

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Ibrahim Mbaye scouting report: What Aston Villa are getting from new £47m wingerIbrahim Mbaye will add some much-needed pace and dynamism to Aston Villa's right-wing after signing in a £47m deal from PSG.

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Two Positives and One Concern from Aston Villa’s 1-0 Defeat to ArsenalAston Villa offered fans plenty to feel good about in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, although there is one big concern which must be rectified.

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SAKA SCORES 🚨 On the scoresheet for the second time this season already 👏 🟣 Aston Villa: 0 🟡 Arsenal: 1 ⏱️ 58’

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsNewcastle players look revitalized, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace

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Unai Emery and Aston Villa can take Taylor Harwood-Bellis to the next levelAston Villa have found their new centre-back, as they are reportedly closing in on a deal for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis in a deal expected to be worth

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Transfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston VillaThe England forward Ollie Watkins has completed a move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal

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What Russell Martin said after latest disappointing Leicester displayA decent preseason has rather desperately morphed into a concerning start to the English Football League campaign, leaving many Leicester City supporters anxiou

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Russell Martin confirms two EFL title-winners to leave LeicesterThe mass exodus of underwhelming players continues at Leicester City, even after the East Midlands outfit already parted ways with talents the Blue Army would h

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Aston Villa Champions League fixtures: What they need to finish in top 8 againWhat will Aston Villa need to do if they want to finish in the top eight of the Champions League table once again?

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Greedy King Power to accept £1m bid for promising Leicester FoxThe more well-informed Leicester City fans have almost entirely turned on owner Aiyawatt (Top) Srivaddhanaprabha and chief football officer Jon Rudkin, furious

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Leicester midfielder going to surprise club amid transfer hijackA large majority of plugged-in members of Leicester City's Blue Army fan base believe midfielder Hamza Choudhury has outstayed his welcome on Filbert Way. A com

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Ex-Leicester pair Lineker & Vardy share more in common than expectedAt first glance, two of Leicester City's greatest strikers, Gary Lineker and Jamie Vardy, appear to be separated by a chasm of personality. One is refined, rese

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Which Leicester stars let the side down in draw with MK Dons?Russell Martin already looks like a manager prone to overthinking - even at League One level! A worrying trait given his underwhelming (or generally stubborn) s

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Widely followed talent scout claims Leicester have signed PL gemA gruelling preseason of endurance running and tactical work gave way to a promising set of friendly fixtures followed by an EFL Cup win. Yet when the League On

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Why Jamie Vardy left Italy & why he hasn't been signed up yetThe 2014/15 "Great Escape" led by Nigel Pearson is often sidelined, almost forgotten, beneath the towering legacy of Leicester City's 2015/16 Premier League tit

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MK Dons 0-0 Leicester: Match report and analysisPlaying against a team that had drawn their first two league games of the season (against Oxford and Huddersfield), and that had been heavily beaten by Norwich

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Ex-loanee surprisingly enjoyed Leicester & says club deserves betterBorn in Great Barr, Birmingham, Aaron Ramsey came through Aston Villa's academy from Under-9 level; represented England at U-16 through to an U-20 youth before

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Aston Villa predicted starting 11 vs Arsenal: Two new signings expected to startAston Villa may have no choice but to throw two of their brand new signings straight in at the deep end against Arsenal.

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Aston Villa transfer stunner as £47m deal agreed for PSG wonderkid Ibrahim MbayeAston Villa have agreed a £47m transfer for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye in a deal that seemingly came out of nowhere with all eyes on Rafael Leão.

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Rival boss takes unusual step of implying Leicester transfer closeHamza Choudhury’s standing at Leicester City has fallen dramatically in recent times, the academy graduate having gone from kind of a cult hero to a player whos

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Nicolas Jackson vs Ollie Watkins: Why Aston Villa have upgraded with new strikerNicolas Jackson has big shoes to fill in replacing Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, but the data suggests Jackson is the better all-round striker.

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New Leicester star injured & to be assessed ahead of MK Dons gameLeicester City turned heads with an encouraging preseason campaign that included (un)competitive showings against Malaga, Cadiz and Serie A side Genoa, offering

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Leicester manager confirms experienced defender to join soonRussell Martin has already taken his seat on the Leicester City roller coaster. As a matter of fact, he is seemingly the perfect - in a mostly negative sense -

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Leicester set to green light £4 million midfielder's loan transferMichael Golding is a highly-rated 20-year-old central midfielder who rose through the ranks at Chelsea after joining their academy at 12, captaining England's U

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Jamie Vardy's latest career decision will shock Leicester fansJamie Vardy's career path has always defied convention: rising from non-league football to 'Great Escape' and Premier League glory at Leicester City Football Cl

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Vardy to Stream Bundesliga 😵‍💫We are running out of new sentences

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Aston Villa have made a mistake letting Emiliano Martínez join ChelseaAston Villa have made an unforced error by selling Emi Martínez to Chelsea and should have accepted an offer from Juventus earlier this summer.

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Aston Villa handed dream Champions League draw vs Barcelona, face PSG rematchAston Villa fans can look forward to a dream trip to Barcelona and a rematch with PSG as part of a tricky Champions League schedule following Thursday's dr

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal injury news as 6 ruled out and 2 doubts for Premier League clashAston Villa are now preparing for their first home game of the season, facing Premier League champions Arsenal on Monday night. Unai Emery's men got off to a cr

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Chelsea Agrees Martínez Deal 🧤Blues FINALLY sign a new keeper, get Emi for $10M (multiple reports)

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Loan or permanent Esmir Bajraktarevic transfer possible for LeicesterKing Power seeking wingers when that position is saturated is a great example of the LCFC ownership's utter incompetence! It is absolutely obvious that the Foxe

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Football transfer rumours: Palace to hijack Aston Villa move for Joel Ordóñez?Chelsea to add Honest Ahanor? | Brighton seeking teenage kicks? | Roma to sign Morato from Nottingham Forest?

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Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? | Football WeeklyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win their first home game of the season and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in Europe

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What to know as Leicester consider Jack Diamond transferThe last thing Leicester City appear to need right now is yet another winger, with wide options already abundant following a frantic summer of attacking recruit

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Arsenal & Aston Villa join race for highly-rated Leicester youthLeicester City have already parted with some of their most exceptional young stars and brightest future prospects this summer, a painful cull forced upon the LE

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Why Leicester City owner Top put time limit on bids to by clubDreadfully inept Leicester City owner Aiyawatt (Top) Srivaddhanaprabha has peculiarly given prospective buyers for the East Midlands club until September 14 to

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Leicester should get £10m for Souttar now this club in talksLeicester City Football Club centre-back Harry Souttar has retained more respect from Foxes fans than he arguably should have following reports that he is activ

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How Leon Goretzka could solve Aston Villa's midfield creativity problemLeonn Goretzka completes Aston Villa's core of three central midfield options who have complementary skillsets, while also bringing valuable experience.

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Aston Villa push for Rafael Leão after making Tammy Abraham transfer decisionAston Villa look set to continue their forward line reshuffle as Tammy Abraham nears an exit and Rafael Leão emerges as a key target.

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Leicester: Russell Martin aims to halt slide down the leaguesRussell Martin's reputation is on the line as he tries to end Leicester's downward spiral after an alarming start to their season in the third tier.

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Aston Villa set to complete striker swap as Nicolas Jackson replaces Ollie WatkinsNicolas Jackson is on the verge of joining Aston Villa and could be an upgrade on Ollie Watkins, who is set for a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Leicester make offer for Barnsley midfielder: Who is Patrick Kelly?The Foxes have just secured their 10th signing of a relentless summer transfer window, bringing 19-year-old Finnish centre-back Ilari Kangasniemi to the East Mi

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Leicester injuries & return dates: Aluko, Joseph, Chaplin, OkoliRussell Martin has endured a worse start to his competitive tenure at Leicester City Football Club than he will have wished for. Ironically, the preseason went

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Villa Agrees Jackson Fee 💸Chelsea to sell Senegalese striker for deal worth up to $88M (The Athletic)

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Leicester make 10th signing of summer - but who's next to leave?Leicester City were in desperate need of defensive reinforcement, having looked fragile and short on options through the opening games of their League One campa

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France fans must thank Jamie Vardy for their 2018 World Cup winLooking back at the greatest season in Leicester City Football Club's history remains an endless pleasure for the loyal Blue Army fan base. Any excuse will do;

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Leicester youths can create something special if King Power doesn't sellLeicester City manager Russell Martin believed his men deserved something from their English Football League Cup Second Round game against Ipswich Town at Portm

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Chelsea in Dibu Talks 🧤Villa's Argentine goalkeeper offered to Blues (The Athletic)

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Ipswich Town 3-1 Leicester: Match report and analysisIn the past few seasons, Ipswich Town and Leicester City have faced each other as equals either striving for promotion at the top of the Championship or struggl

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Major Leicester transfer news: Stephy Mavididi, Wout Faes, Woyo CoulibalyMany, many incoming and outgoing transfers are still expected to go down on Filbert Way before the summer window slams shut - there are no two ways about it. Fi

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Ipswich vs Leicester: Predictions, injuries starting XI, statsAcross all competitions since their first meeting, Ipswich Town and Leicester City have contested exactly 76 all-time meetings, with the Foxes holding a narrow

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Leicester imminently set to sign ex-Inter Milan youth centre backLeicester City could still wave goodbye to three of their senior centre backs before the transfer window closes, with the futures of that established trio of de

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Huge Italian club bid for Leicester starlet again with Foxes desperateLeicester City Football Club have backed themselves into a stupefying corner. Chiefly, the problematic situation is a financial one, yet claiming money is the F

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Lumbering Derby with Hamza Choudhury is perfect for LeicesterIt is never easy for journalists to criticise a club's own academy graduates, but in the specific case of Leicester City's Hamza Choudhury, a concession simply

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What Every EPL Club Needs ⚒️One week to go and a lot of business on the horizon 📲

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Ollie Watkins transfer twist as Aston Villa identify two potential replacementsOllie Watkins returned to training after missing the 4-0 loss to Brighton, but Villa have now stepped up interest in two potential replacements.

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EPL Talking Points ✍️Underpowered Man Utd, Cherki becomes crucial, Isak struggles and more 📲

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Aston Villa face centre-back decision between Joel Ordóñez and Taylor Harwood-BellisAston Villa's approach for Joel Ordóñez means they now have a choice to make between two of their top centre-back targets.

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Aston Villa 0-4 Brighton: Nightmare debut for Gomes, did Watkins refuse to play?Aston Villa's 4-0 loss to Brighton featured a nightmare debut for João Gomes and ended with telling quotes from Unai Emery on the absent Ollie Watkins.

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These are the players who let the Leicester side down vs BurtonLeicester City entered a new low in their long and storied history on Saturday afternoon at King Power Stadium. The East Midlands outfit had never lost a league

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Russell Martin already under sack pressure at Leicester City?Mostly, every informed and plugged-in member of Leicester City's Blue Army support did not want appointed Russell Martin to begin with. While analysts like ours

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Leicester owner wants possession football but doesn't even attend gamesThe way Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha wants 'his' team to play proves he is an ill-informed charlatan who is well out of his depth. H

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High valuations preventing Leicester from making requisite signingsIt is a genuine shame that the Leicester City recruitment department cannot merely act on its own volition when shaping the squad's future. Unfortunately, sport

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Leicester 1-2 Burton Albion: Match report and analysisOnce again, Stephy Mavididi and Wout Faes, the subject of much transfer speculation, were left out of the squad for Leicester’s first home league game of the se

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Things to know about Leicester transfer target Arthur OkonkwoMaybe none of Jakub Stolarczyk, Alex McCarthy or Franco Ravizzoli are trusted, considered appropriate or good enough to solidify themselves as Leicester City's

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5 things to watch in Aston Villa vs Brighton: Zion Suzuki or Marco Bizot?Will Zion Suzuki make his Aston Villa debut against Brighton? Unai Emery faces multiple selection headaches ahead of the Premier League opener.

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Leicester are 7th oldest team in League One - which clubs beat them?League One is a fiercely competitive and fascinating division, especially this season with clubs such as Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday and many more famou

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Leon Goretzka ‘very close’ to joining Aston Villa after João Palhinha setbackLeon Goretzka could be Aston Villa's answer to a lack of midfield depth as a deal to sign the former Bayern Munich star is reportedly close.

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How low Leicester City has fallen can be gauged by FC27 ratingsLeicester fans will absolutely be concerned about the quality and depth of their current squad, even after a decent tier three overhaul this summer. Obviously m

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Leicester vs Burton Albion: Predicted Foxes starting XI with BristricLeicester City have launched the 2026/27 campaign with the clear and unambiguous objective of securing League One promotion as well as an immediate return to th

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Leicester City vs Burton Albion: Positive Foxes predictionsEven in the second League One match of his Leicester City career, it is really do or die already for new head coach Russell Martin. The former Southampton, MK D

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Arsenal Signs Konsa 🤝England defender joins Gunners in $75M deal

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka vs Matty Cash: Stats show why Aston Villa wanted new right-backAaron Wan-Bissaka offers Villa a different skill set to Matty Cash, which will make for an interesting competition for playing time.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka vs Matty Cash: Stats show why Aston Villa wanted new right-backAaron Wan-Bissaka offers Villa a different skill set to Matty Cash, which will make for an interesting competition for playing time.

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Aston Villa identify £25m rated Taylor Harwood-Bellis as Ezri Konsa replacementVilla are wasting no time in targeting a replacement for Ezri Konsa, making a bid for Harwood-Bellis and reportedly monitoring two other options.

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Things to know about Leicester transfer target Yussif SaiduLeicester City still have one key area of the squad to reinforce, and they will likely need to bring in a couple of new centre backs - should even one of Harry

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Legend saddened by Leicester situation & expects midfielder to leaveLeicester City are offloading players from multiple echelons on Filbert Way this summer, without a care or foresight for the future. However, certain overpaid,

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Vardy & captain Morgan name Leicester's biggest diva & best playerThere are so many amazing and unforgettable players from Leicester City Football Club's unfathomable 2015/2016 Premier League triumph, therfore that season was

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Leicester genuinely linked with transfer for international centre backDefensive reinforcements are a desperate requirement at King Power Stadium this summer, while the EFL transfer window remains open, of course. Indeed, there are

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Sheffield United still want Harry Souttar amid familiar replacement talkThe EFL transfer window draws to a close in under two weeks, leaving a number of clubs like Leicester City scrambling to finalise their squads before the deadli

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Zion Suzuki vs Emi Martínez: Stats show why Aston Villa prioritised £30m goalkeeperZion Suzuki's stats show why Aston Villa prioritised him as the successor to Emiliano Martínez and how he can replicate his impact.

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Brighton vs Aston Villa: Predicted starting 11 for first Premier League game of the seasonAston Villa’s first Premier League game of the 2026/27 season is just days away as they gear up for a road trip to the South Coast to face Brighton & Hove Albio

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Leicester City's dream end to transfer window with new striker and seven dealsLeicester City's squad is expected to have more changes made to it in the final two weeks of the transfer window

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Where Jamie Vardy ranks among Premier League's all-time top scorersJamie Vardy was in illustrious company when he led the line at King Power Stadium with Leicester City, and he is also accompanied by a esteemed along with glitt

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Chelsea have already given Villa transfer green light after decision confirmedEzri Konsa is the latest player expected to depart Aston Villa, and with the club needing to act quickly to secure a replacement, they've been handed an encouraging update

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Ollie Watkins tabled new contract at Aston Villa after three transfer offersOllie Watkins has been linked with a number of clubs this summer, with Aston Villa determined to keep a hold of their talisman for one of their most important seasons in recent history

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Aston Villa identify Premier League star in bid to replace Arsenal-bound KonsaAston Villa are scrambling to find an apt successor to Ezri Konsa, who is on the verge of agreeing a transfer to Arsenal - and one player has been tipped to arrive at Villa Park in his place

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Leicester still predicted champions as best Foxes signing namedIn spite of the dreadful mismanagement by Leicester City Football Club's hierarchy over the previous five years or so, the Foxes are still considered a signific

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Vardy in talks to sign for this Championship club amid Brazil linkLeicester City will require some defensive reinforcements if the latest transfer speculation actually has legs, as they say. Three of the King Power side's four

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Leicester fans can't trust Emile Heskey as he sold soul to King PowerEmile Heskey is a genuine Leicester City hero, having won the League Cup twice as a key player for the Foxes. The former England international later secured the

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Cash injection for Leicester from sell-on stipulation amid £10m transferLeicester City need all the funding, investment or capital they can muster at present, as the LE2 club navigate a precarious financial landscape shaped by years

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Arsenal Agrees Konsa Deal 🤝Gunners to pay $69M+ for England defender (The Athletic)

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I expect Louis Page to leave Leicester City this summer - it's a sad situationLouis Page has interest from Manchester United and Arsenal this summer

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Leicester City set for cash injection after agreement reached over £10m transferGeorge Hirst's expected £10m transfer to Stoke City is set to benefit Leicester City

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Aston Villa reject £38m Ollie Watkins bid from Al-HilalAston Villa have turned down a third £38million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins, with personal terms reportedly already agreed between the player and the Saudi side.

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BREAKING: Arsenal close to signing Villa star Ezri Konsa as 'owners intervene'Ezri Konsa has been linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the summer and it appears that a deal may now happen

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Aston Villa complete transfer as Unai Emery sanctions dealVilla have announced more summer transfer window business

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Leicester City transfer 'inquiry' sent for surprise move as brutal exit emergesLeicester City continue to be linked with a new goalkeeper despite signing two this summer

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Aston Villa complete £17m transfer for Matteo RuggeriItaly international Matteo Ruggeri has joined Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid

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Aston Villa complete £30m Zion Suzuki transferAston Villa have completed the signing of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma

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Matteo Ruggeri vs Lucas Digne: How Aston Villa’s new signing compares statisticallyThe stats suggest Aston Villa's new signing Matteo Ruggeri is an ideal fit to replace Lucas Digne at left-back.

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Leicester City sent Jamie Vardy transfer verdict after shock contract offerJamie Vardy is still without a club after leaving Cremonese this summer

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'Let's face it' - Kieran Maguire has his say on Leicester City takeover Leicester City's owners King Power are seeking investment in or a sale of the club

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Aston Villa close in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal, secure long-overdue right-back competitionAaron Wan-Bissaka's imminent arrival at Aston Villa will spark the first true competition at right-back in the Unai Emery era.

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Aston Villa agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal as transfer terms emergeAston Villa have been linked with a move for West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka - and an agreement is edging closer following positive talks

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Everything to know about new Leicester signing Harry HowellWingers and attacking midfielders are abundant at King Power Stadium, so Foxes fans may have expected, and certainly wished for, other requirements to be filled

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Some Leicester players who made most valuable league XI are a jokeLeicester City will almost certainly carry the highest wage bill in League One history this season, even after parting ways with disruptive and wantaway players

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'Wow' - Former Birmingham City and Aston Villa man announces retirementEx-Blues and Villa midfielder Gary Gardner has confirmed his next move after retiring

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Villa have entered a new, exciting era - and you can come along for the rideTransfer news, opinion, interviews and analysis as Aston Villa aim to build on their Europa League success of last season

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Aston Villa agree defender transfer as Unai Emery targets two new signings BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa headlines

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Aston Villa face Ollie Watkins decision amid interest from Saudi ArabiaVilla insist they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins amid interest from Saudi Arabia, but a lucrative offer could force a tough decision.

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Jamie Vardy makes Leicester City demand as Wes Morgan delivers rebuild verdictJamie Vardy and Wes Morgan have had their say on Leicester City's downfall

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Leo Ulloa doing somersaults on Jamie Vardy's sofa: PL CelebrationsAs everyone associated with Leicester City Football Club knows, the Foxes unfathomably lifted the Premier League trophy just over 10 years ago. In addition to b

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West Ham respond to Aston Villa's transfer approach for Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham have responded to Aston Villa's first move for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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Many new Foxes contracts signed amid Leicester City turmoilAmidst the chaos and uncertainty currently surrounding Leicester City Football Club, a beacon of positivity and encouragement has emerged from within the LE2 ou

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Simon Jordan blasts 'grotesquely unfair' transfer rules which hold Villa backSimon Jordan has criticised the financial rules which are holding Aston villa and Newcastle United back in the summer transfer window

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Emi Martinez exit route reality as antics leave one destination 'off the cards'Emi Martinez has limited options heading into the final two weeks of the summer transfer window

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Leicester City can replace Harry Soutter with ideal transfer swap dealSheffield United's Mark McGuinness could be the perfect transfer for Leicester City before the transfer window closes

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Aston Villa agree £4m Rangers transfer for defenderRangers are set to sign Aston Villa defender Kosta Nedeljkovic on an initial loan

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Aston Villa continue to work on double transfer after Ruggeri and Suzuki dealsUnai Emery is targeting a new right-back and midfielder to bolster his ranks before the transfer window shuts

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The position Villa must strengthen before the summer transfer window closesAston Villa have several positions to strengthen in the final fortnight of the summer transfer window

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Carr and Neale loan decision and exit truth - Leicester City Academy NotebookOur new Leicester City Academy Notebook as the football season returns and loan decisions made on the Foxes' exciting stars

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Everything to know about businessman who wants to buy Leicester CityLeicester City's dramatic collapse from Premier League title winners to League One strugglers has plunged the club into crisis, with long‑term owners King Power

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After Monga & Page likely to leave - this Leicester starlet is nextIronically enough, Russell Martin initially breathed fresh hope into what has been a largely solid preseason campaign at Leicester City, even though many among

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This is the real reason why Leicester dropped Louis PageThe vast majority of fans of Leicester City Football Club do not want the troubled organisation to sell Louis Page. From what this writer has seen and heard sai

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Chaplin, Alves, Nelson - Leicester City injury news and return datesLatest Leicester City injury news after the first game of the season ahead of this weekend's visit of Burton Albion

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Why Leicester rejected bids for two players they want to sellLeicester City are currently streamlining their roster for the League One campaign, in the words of BBC Sport. Meanwhile manager Russell Martin admitted the LE2

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Aston Villa told they have Emi Martinez 'problem' after £30m transfer agreedWhat next for Emi Martinez as Aston Villa close in on his £30m replacement Zion Suzuki

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Leicester fans will celebrate when they hear this Fox likely to leaveLeicester City supporters thought they had found some stability amid a partially renewed optimism following Russell Martin's successful preseason. Yet as soon a

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Watkins transfer latest as Saudi Pro League club could test Villa resolveAston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is reportedly being targeted by a Saudi Pro League club

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Osimhen Leads Hot Gossip 🗣️Quick roundup of latest transfer links right here 📲

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Aston Villa 2026/27 season preview: odds, prediction and transfers so farExplore bet365's season odds, confirmed transfers and our writer's prediction for Aston Villa's 2026/27 campaign

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Tommy Watson reveals why Leicester City was the move he 'desperately' wantedTommy Watson will spend the season with Leicester City after a difficult 2025/26

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Women's Super League: Leicester's Sam Tierney on not jumping shipWhen Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.

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Leicester City takeover interest confirmed as businessman reveals plansA businessman looking to step into football has confirmed he has written to the Leicester City owners