Aston Villa vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Maatsen with an important block by the back post to deny Aribo a clear chance on goal!
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Bailey delivers a cross into the box but Lumley is quick off his line to collect it. An important save from the goalkeeper who denied Rogers a free chance at goal.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton have started the half stronger as they try to utilise the extra body in midfield.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton get the action back underway here at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Substitution James Patrick Bree Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton will have to be much braver in the second half should they wish to rescue something from this game. Russell Martin's side have been given just a 3.8% win probability following their first-half display.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Aston Villa deservedly ahead after the first-half courtesy of a defensive error from Southampton that allowed Duran through on goal to slot past Lumley. The visitors have had spells of success and come close on two separate occasions but have been unable to convert those chances. Neither side is playing their best football with many misplaced passes in this first 45 and plenty of opportunities wasted.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Just the one minute of added time here at Villa Park.
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