Aston Villa leveled with Premier League leaders Liverpool as Douglas Luiz's late penalty secured a 3-2 home victory over 10-man Burnley.
Villa took the lead with Leon Bailey's 28th-minute goal, followed by Moussa Diaby's finish. Burnley equalized with Zeki Amdouni's goal, but Sander Berge's red card gave Villa an advantage. Lyle Foster leveled in the 71st minute, but Luiz's late penalty secured Villa's win, placing them second in the table with 42 points, tied with Liverpool.
This win marked Villa's 26th league victory in 2023 under Unai Emery, bouncing back from their Boxing Day loss. Burnley, managed by Vincent Kompany, remains second-bottom, five points from safety.
The game saw early opportunities for Villa, including Diaby's volley and Watkins' saved shot. Bailey's goal was canceled out by Amdouni, and Foster's disallowed goal kept the score level. Diaby's second goal and Berge's red card shifted the momentum in Villa's favor.
Controversy arose with Luiz's late penalty, with Burnley's manager and pundits questioning the decision. Despite the debate, Villa secured the win, ending the year on a high note under Emery.
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