Leon Bailey starred for Aston Villa, scoring once and being heavily involved in the second goal, as they secured a 2-1 victory against Leeds United on Friday night.
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Bailey put Villa ahead after only three minutes following a swift counter-attack, cutting onto his left foot before placing the ball into the top-left corner.
Just before half-time, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez maintained Villa's lead when he superbly denied Jack Harrison from point-blank range.
Unai Emery's side doubled their lead on 64 minutes when Emiliano Buendia converted from close range after Bailey's shot had been parried by Illan Meslier.
Just as Villa thought they were heading for a comfortable three points, Patrick Bamford gave the visitors hope, scoring his first Premier League goal in over a year after excellent build-up play from Wilfried Gnonto.
But the hosts held on to claim the three points, which gives them a fourth victory in six matches under Emery.
They are on 25 points, 10 clear of the bottom three and level with 10th placed Chelsea.
Leeds, meanwhile, will still be looking over their shoulder as they remain two points above the relegation zone, in 14th on 17 points.
Exciting action on Saturday
There are six more fixtures on Saturday including a mouthwatering derby as Manchester United and Manchester City lock horns at Old Trafford.
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Victory for Erik ten Hag's side will consolidate United's position in the top four and move them within a point of second-placed City.
The defending champions can go within two points of league leaders Arsenal if they triumph.
Elsewhere, seventh-placed Liverpool travel to eighth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion.
There are crucial relegation matches as Everton host Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers take on West Ham United.
