Aston Villa vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Jacob Ramsey fired Aston Villa to a vital 1-0 win over Southampton.
The midfielder’s first goal of the season lifted Villa to 13th, level on points with their visitors, and eased any pressure on manager Steven Gerrard.
The hosts built on their point against Manchester City with a workmanlike, if not fluid, display although, in reality, it did little to ease long-term fears of their direction in the Premier League.
It was a forgettable game between two sides still searching for a consistent identity and the Saints slipped to a third defeat in four games to leave legitimate questions over the future of boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Armstrong wins the header from Ward-Prowse's cross, but he flicks his effort wide of the left post and out for a goal kick.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton win a free-kick after McGinn fouls Armstrong in the Villa half.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Ings shoots from near the halfway line after Bazunu went forward for a corner, but his attempt is nowhere near the goal.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
There will be a minimum of five additional minutes.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Martinez is back on his feet as the goalkeeper looks to finish the game on the pitch.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Martinez is receiving treatment on the pitch as he is down and holding his groin.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Villa work the ball well down the left-wing and Digne crosses the ball to Watkins, but Bell-Kotchap clears the ball to Young on the edge of the box. Young strikes the ball first time and fires wide of the goal.
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