Aston Villa started 2025 with a win over Leicester City on Saturday, their fourth home victory in five matches.

After a drab first half, Villa took the lead through Ross Barkley just before the hour mark. The midfielder drilled the ball past Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk from the edge of the box after Jacob Ramsey's cross was initially cleared by Jannik Vestergaard.

Stephy Mavididi levelled the match shortly after, but Leon Bailey popped up with his first goal of the season in the 76th minute to restore Villa's lead. Ian Maatsen came off the bench and immediately won the ball back in the final third before assisting Bailey for the winner.

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Here's how the Villa players reacted to the win on social media...

Ian Maatsen: Locked in 2025. Up the Villa.

Leon Bailey: Needed that!!! 2025 lets go! @maatsen_ said I’d score today & then he assist me, what a guy.

Ezri Konsa: Starting 2025 with a win.

Lucas Digne: Another one for the start of the year.

Matty Cash: Starting 2025 the right way.

Emi Martinez: Happy New Year Villans!

Boubacar Kamara: Best way to start the year.

Ross Barkley a goal and a win to start the year off.

Emi Buendia: Great win to start 2025.

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