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
CHANCE! Young delivers a deep cross to the back post and it goes over the head of Watkins, but Coutinho makes a late run and heads it towards goal. Bazunu turns it behind for a corner.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton try to switch the play from one wing to the other, something they keep trying, but the pass is again under hit and Villa walk away with the ball.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Villa are growing more into the game as it goes on while Southampton slowly retreat towards their own goal. The quality in the final third still leaves something to be desired.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Coutinho spins his way around Ward-Prowse in the final third and works enough room to take on a shot from distance. He hits his effort too hard and it flies just over the bar.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Bailey beats Bella-Kotchap one-on-one with a good piece of skill and whips in a good cross. The ball finds its way to Watkins, whose cross leads to a corner.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Perraud is back on his feet and back onto the pitch as play resumes.
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