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
Salisu takes a long throw for Southampton and the ball reaches the edge of the box. It eventually falls to Ward-Prowse just outside the area, but Kamara blocks his shot from close range.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Digne crosses in a free-kick from near the halfway line but Mings flicks it onto Young behind him. Young controls the ball with his arm but Southampton win a free-kick.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Ramsey gives away a cheap foul after shoving Elyounoussi in the back near the halfway line.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Possession has been evenly split in the first 20 minutes of this game. Villa have been in possession for 51 per cent of the play.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Villa work their way into the box as Watkins plays Bailey into a good position, but the winger once again struggles to get past Perruad and Southampton win a goal kick.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Bailey tries to take on Perraud twice on the wing. The first attempt sees his pass intercepted by Salisu and the second ends swiftly as Armstrong helps his defender out to stop the winger.
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