Soccer-Villa back to winning ways as Luiz penalty seals victory over Burnley

Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Burnley - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 30, 2023 Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz scores their third goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Chris Radburn

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -An 89th-minute penalty from Douglas Luiz earned Aston Villa a hard-fought 3-2 home victory over 10-man Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, provisionally moving Unai Emery's side to second place in the table.

Villa moved up to 42 points from 20 games, level with league leaders Liverpool and two ahead of Arsenal and champions Manchester City - all of whom are yet to play this weekend. Burnley remained in 19th place.