Leicester's goal-machine Vardy had not found the net since Dec. 21 but converted a penalty just past the hour to double Leicester's lead shortly after replacing Kelechi Iheanacho. Harvey Barnes had opened the scoring before halftime after a dreadful misjudgement by Villa keeper Pepe Reina. Third-placed Leicester began the night only five points above fifth-placed Manchester United but the victory means they have re-established a healthy gap. I've been through a spell where I've not scored but that happens and luckily tonight they both went in," said Vardy, who scored with his first touch. The outstanding Barnes completed a good night for Leicester with a clinical finish to a flowing move in the 85th minute.

Source: Standard Digital March 09, 2020 22:30 UTC