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
Southampton are really struggling to hold onto the ball and create an attack. Villa are pressing high up the pitch and regaining the ball in good positions.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton are trying to be very patient when going forward but it is not working to their advantage. They cannot break Villa down and the hosts' are pressing quite high.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Villa find their feet in the second half and are enjoying more of the ball now. Coutinho and Bailey seem very lively going forward.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Adams tries his luck from almost 30-yards out, but his shot is wayward and goes out for a goal-kick.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Ward-Prowse shoots from outside of the box but Konsa blocks his effort. Southampton are starting well in this half.
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