Aston Villa vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
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
Chance for Southampton! Walker-Peters sets the ball to Manning, who sees his low-drilled effort deflected and goes just wide of the post! The best chance of the game!
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton are beginning to see more of the ball but continue to struggle to retain possession in these opening minutes.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Southampton will have to weather the storm in these opening stages as Unai Emery's side is seeing much more of the ball.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Flynn Downes plays the ball out of play giving Aston Villa another corner.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Diego Carlos reacts first but he is unable to get his effort on target.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Corner for Aston Villa. The hosts play through the thirds quickly before Maatsen's cross is deflected out of play.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
We are underway here at Villa Park! Slight changes to both formations, with Aston Villa lining up as 4-2-3-1 and Southampton opting for a 3-4-3.
Aston Villa vs Southampton
The teams are now making their way onto the pitch with this Premier League clash just moments away.
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