Leicester City stunned Aston Villa with a 1-0 win on Saturday, securing their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The Foxes started brightly and created several chances early on, but it was Villa who were first to register a shot on target as they hit the crossbar from a free-kick.
However, Leicester's dominance soon paid off as they took the lead through a well-taken goal from Jamie Vardy. The striker found himself with space in the box after a mistake by Villa defender John McGinn, and he coolly slotted home from close range.
Villa responded immediately, however, with a strong challenge from Tyrone Mings resulting in a booking for the Villans' captain. But despite the pressure, Leicester held firm and kept Villa at bay until half-time.
In the second half, Leicester continued to dominate and almost doubled their lead before the hour mark. But it was Villa who struck back when Jack Grealish fired a powerful shot just wide of the post.
Despite this, Leicester stayed resolute and continued to create chances, with Vardy again showing his clinical finishing ability to score the winning goal with a deflected strike from a corner.
For Villa, it was a tough day out as they struggled to find any rhythm or creativity on the pitch. The loss means that they will be without a top-flight win since September, while Leicester remain in the FA Cup and have now reached the semi-finals for the third consecutive season.
Overall, it was a hard-fought victory for Leicester City, who showed great resilience and determination to secure their place in the next round. They will now look forward to facing either Manchester United or West Ham in the last eight, while Villa will need to regroup and bounce back for the remainder of the season.