Aston Villa vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Southampton are beginning to press forward now as they look for an equaliser before half-time.

A mistake by Martinez gives Southampton the ball on the edge of the penalty box but they are unable to capitalise.

Bailey delivers a superb ball into the box from the resulting corner but no one can connect with it.

Duran goes close once more! Some lovely build-up play by Villa who find Maatsen in acres of space running into the box, he cuts the ball back to Duran whose effort is deflected out for a corner.

Southampton continue to try and press the hosts but Emery's side can cut through them with relative ease and build up the pitch.

Villa come close again! Duran drops deep to receive the ball before finding Rogers out wide, the winger darts past his man before delivering a beautifully placed ball into the box but no one is there to tap it in.

Downes tries to play Archer through on goal but his pass is too heavy.

Villa are beginning to play with much more freedom following Duran's opener and have the visitors pinned deep inside their half.

The hosts try to add a second shortly after but Wood makes a vital interception.

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