Aston Villa made it two consecutive wins in the Premier League on Sunday with a 2-1 victory at home to 10-man Leicester City.

The visitors took an early lead through Leonardo Ulloa before Ciaran Clark equalised to make it 1-1 at half time.

Alan Hutton then scored the decisive goal 20 minutes from time, while Leicester were reduced to 10 men shortly after when Paul Konchesky scuffled with the goalscorer.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the action between the two sides at Villa Park.

Match statistics

Aston Villa
Shots: 16
On target: 7
Possession: 65%
Corners: 5
Fouls: 9

Leicester
Shots: 10
On target: 4
Possession: 35%
Corners: 5
Fouls: 14

Was the result fair?

There can be little argument against Villa getting the win following a dominant performance from the hosts. The Villans always looked hungrier going forward, while Leicester only impressed in fits and starts. Paul Lambert's side could have had a more resounding victory were it not for the goalkeeping heroics of Kasper Schmeichel.

Aston Villa's performance

It was not always pretty from Villa, but they were easily the better side throughout the game. While their first-half display was lacking in inspiration and creativity, they were much better after the break as they always looked to get high up the pitch and cause Leicester problems.

Gabriel Agbonlahor in particular was impressive for the home side, bursting forward on numerous occasions and stretching the opposition to allow his teammates to get into good positions and exploit the gaps. Leicester threatened more in the final stages as they went in search of an equaliser, though the Villa defence stood firm to keep them out.

Leicester's performance

The Foxes frustrated their opponents in the opening 45 minutes with an organised and disciplined showing as the likes of Esteban Cambiasso in midfield made it difficult for Villa to get at the Leicester defence. They were rewarded for their patient counter-attacking game when Ulloa put them in front, but they will be disappointed by the soft nature of the home team's equaliser.

It was a different story after the break, with all of Leicester's stubbornness eroded easily by Villa's fluid football. The visitors were breached far too often, making it look obvious as to why they are struggling to pick up points at the moment. They showed what they are capable of late on in their search for an equaliser as substitute David Nugent provided them with some teeth up front, but it was not enough to stop the rot.

Sports Mole's man of the match

Gabriel Agbonlahor: The Villa captain was a model of hard work, running tirelessly for his side and looking dangerous across the final third as he switched from flank to flank. His clever movement and pace proved too much for the Leicester defence, who would have been sick of him by the final whistle.

Biggest gaffe

Brad Guzan made an uncharacteristic mistake for Leicester's goal when he fumbled Riyad Mahrez's shot to allow Ulloa to tap in the rebound. The American is usually more reliable than that, though it made little difference in the end as his side fought back to claim the win.

Referee performance

Craig Pawson had a busy afternoon in the middle as the two sides played a physical game that only got more feisty. The official was guilty of stopping play too often in the first half, blowing up for needless free kicks, but he allowed it to flow better after the break. His biggest decision was to send off Konchesky - one which he ultimately got right due to the defender's poor tackle on Hutton and his subsequent reaction.

What next?

Aston Villa: The Villans return to Premier League action on Saturday when they make the short trip to West Bromwich Albion.

Leicester: The Foxes continue their battle for survival on Saturday as champions Manchester City travel to the King Power Stadium.