Aston Villa vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
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
Substitution Philippe Coutinho Correia Daniel William John Ings
Aston Villa vs Southampton
McGinn and Djenepo clash on the pitch after they both went full throttle to protect the ball from each other.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Substitution Mohamed Amine Elyounoussi Samuel Ikechukwu Edozie
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Villa are continuing to press and are not slowing down at all when they carry it out. It is causing major issues to the likes of Ward-Prowse when trying to progress the ball forward.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton are trying to push more players forward to give more options when attacking. They are getting closer but still can't find their way into the box.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Young takes a corner and crosses it towards Mings, but the defender cannot find a teammate with his header.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments