Southampton vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Southampton suffered a blow in their bid to avoid Premier League relegation as they went down 1-0 at home to Aston Villa in a match disrupted by a rogue drone on Saturday.
Ollie Watkins struck Villa’s winner in the 77th minute off a free kick by Douglas Luiz shortly after Saints had been controversially denied the opening goal by VAR.
The home crowd had erupted when Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse’s deflected effort found the net in the 63rd minute but their joy was cut short with substitute Mohamed Elyounoussi deemed to have fouled Jacob Ramsey in the box.
Moussa Djenepo came close to a late equaliser but Villa held on for a third successive away league win as their resurgence under new manager Unai Emery continued.
Southampton, who could have escaped the drop zone with a victory, remain bottom with 15 points from 20 games. Villa stay 11th on 28 points.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Southampton picked up their first Premier League win of 2023 at Everton last time out. Having also beaten Man City in the League Cup and Crystal Palace in the FA Cup before this, Saints are looking to win four consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since September 2016 under Claude Puel.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
CHANCE!!! A loose ball breaks Lavia's way, who from deep inside his own half shows great composure to knock a long ball forward for Armstrong to chase. The winger beats the offside trap to race onto the ball, but Martinez runs a mile out of his area to hoof the ball clear before Armstrong can bring it under control!
Southampton vs Aston Villa
CHANCE!!! Lavia loses possession in midfield and Villa flood forward. Bailey's cross from the right is really threatening but is punched away from the far post by Bazunu, and Moreno follows up with a shot from the opposite side which sails just wide!
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Play halts for Southampton winger Edozie to receive treatment, having gone down on the edge of his own box after picking up a knock. Good news for Nathan Jones though, as the youngster is soon back on his feet.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
This is Aston Villa's third Premier League game this season against a side starting the day bottom of the table, with the Villans so far winless in their previous two (0-1 vs West Ham, 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest).
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Neither side has been able to create anything resembling a chance so far, as both try to keep a decent spell of possession for more than just a few passes.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
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