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Gestede helps Aston Villa deny Leicester City win in PL

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Forward Rudy Gestede netted a late goal to help Aston Villa settle with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in their Premier League clash at Villa Park.

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Leicester City forward Shinji Okazaki opened his side's account in the 28th minute of the match to put them in lead, the Guardian reported.

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It was in the 75th minute when Gestede smashed an equalizer to deny Leicester with a victory.

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Despite the draw, Leicester have climbed up to the top in league standing, with 12 wins from 22 games they have placed.

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The top-placed club will now lock horns with Stoke City on January 23.

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First Published: Jan 17 2016 | 10:11 AM IST

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