Observe stay protection as Aston Villa face Southampton at present within the Premier League. One other top-flight season can be lined in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the tip of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool can be chasing Pep Guardiola’s facet, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every could have hope they’ll make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the most recent stay motion from the Premier League under:
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Aston Villa claimed all three factors in a fairly lacklustre affair at Villa Park. Ryan Manning got here near breaking the impasse for the guests however noticed his effort blocked. Cameron Archer then had the subsequent greatest probability however couldn’t convert it. Southampton continued to be the catalyst of their downfall after a mistake on the again allowed Jhon Duran by means of on aim to fit previous Lumley within the twenty fourth minute. Neither facet discovered a lot success following Duran’s opener and each managers can be dissatisfied of their groups’ torpid performances. Villa produced 2.44 xG to Southampton’s 0.44 however each side struggled to create clear-cut probabilities. Ollie Watkins had a spell of probabilities in the direction of the tip of the sport however appeared to battle along with his decision-making at instances. That victory sees Villa transfer as much as fifth within the Premier League. Emery’s facet make the journey to Germany midweek for his or her UEFA Champions League tie with RB Leipzig. Southampton lengthen their winless run to 5 video games now leaving Russell Martin’s facet nonetheless backside of the desk. Issues don’t get a lot simpler for the Saints who welcome Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspurs to St. Mary subsequent weekend.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Rogers is booked and Southampton have one closing probability to say one thing from this recreation.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
McGinn tries to seal it late within the recreation however Lumley makes an outstanding save!
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Rogers and Wooden are each down and receiving therapy after a good however onerous collision.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Villa are joyful to maintain possession in these late levels as they appear to run down the clock.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Manning is changed by Kamaldeen Sulemana.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Watkins as soon as once more finds himself in a 2-on-1 with Barkley however he chooses to not cross and sees his shot blocked by Wooden.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Watkins goes by means of on aim once more however his first contact is a poor one and Lumley comes out to say the ball.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
5 minutes of added time to be performed right here at Villa Park.