Leicester thrash Villa on MNF
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What was the significance of Leicester's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa?
But this was a terrific night for Leicester City. Two for Vardy, two for Harvey Barnes. and Villa just weren't at the races, were they? 15 attempts from Leicester, seven on target. They scored from four of those, but have a look at Aston Villa. Four attempts, the fewest they've had in any game this season. In fact, half as many as they've had in any game this season. Just one on target and only four touches in the opposition box in the 19th minute. No side's had fewer than that in any game in the Premier League this season. Svenja and Eriksen, your impression of that game?
Well, after the first five, ten minutes, it was one way. Leicester took over everything. They became better and better and better. And after 2-0, it's finished. They could have gone home because Leicester got the match they wanted, wait a little bit, win the ball and a lot of space to counterattack. So at the end, it was easy for Leicester, but they played very well and they deserved, really deserved to win.
They certainly did. Great night for Leicester, great night for Jamie Vardy with two goals and a first Premier League brace as well for Harvey Barnes, who is waiting to speak to us now live. Congratulations, Harvey. Your reflections on that?
No, thank you. I thought we played really well. Obviously, I had a tough period recently, but it felt good to get back to winning ways. And obviously, for me personally, to get on the score sheet was great.
How did Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes perform in the match?
Was there a little bit more on this game because of the history between yourselves and Aston Villa this season? Of course, I'm talking about the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Definitely, yeah. I think, you know, obviously, for us, we were good with how the Cup game went. Obviously, they're fighting for their lives at the minute, so we knew both teams were going to come into this game wanting to win. But for us, obviously, great. Good to get a bit of payback for how the Cup went and obviously, For them, it's obviously not good, but for us, we were delighted.
Maybe it was a scrappy start to the match. Then you're herring down that left wing after that through ball from Mark Albrighton and suddenly I'm guessing you see out the corner of your eye Pepe Reina hurtling towards you. What were you thinking at that point?
Yeah, I think, you know, a lot of the time when the keeper comes out, you know, you tend to go over him.
What were Aston Villa's weaknesses during the game?
But, you know, with the way he came out, I saw a little gap to the side and obviously took the touch. And then it sort of opened up and then, you know, you just got to hit the target. And, you know, it's always hard defending running back to his goal, sort of sort his body out. So, you know, it obviously crept in the middle and got us going into half-time in front, which was great.
Harvey, after tonight, that's six goals and six assists, I think, this season. How pleased are you with your performance this season? Does it almost feel like this is the season you've really established yourself in this Leicester first team?
Yeah, I think, you know, for this season, my first full season, you know, from start to finish. First half of the season, I was a bit disappointed I hadn't scored as many goals, you know, since Christmas, since the start of the new year. Obviously, the goals have been flying in. So, for me, I've been really pleased. You know, I've played a lot of football, started a lot of games. So, yeah, delighted how it's gone so far.
Harvey, I'm sure you and the squad watched the two games yesterday and you see that Chelsea get a win, Manchester United get a win. How big was that for tonight? Because I'm sure they'll be watching to send that message about Leicester there really to go for that Champions League. Because I think the feeling has been of late that those teams could catch you.
Yeah, I think in a way it was more for ourselves.
What changes did Leicester make after scoring their first goal?
Obviously we've been in a bit of a sticky period, haven't been picking up the points when we probably should have been. So for us it was very important to get that first win. Now obviously we've got eight games left, we need to kick on.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What was the significance of Leicester's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa?
0:01–1:54
2
How did Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes perform in the match?
1:54–2:44
3
What were Aston Villa's weaknesses during the game?
2:44–4:00
4
What changes did Leicester make after scoring their first goal?
4:00–6:23
5
What was the reaction from Leicester's manager Brendan Rodgers?
6:23–26:03
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