Southampton vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Aston Villa 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:
Southampton vs Aston Villa
They were made to work for it, but Aston Villa have come out on top with a 3-0 victory. All three goals were in the final 20 minutes of the match, which the guests dominated from start to finish. After an opening 45 where Villa struggled to really create some serious chances, they came alive in the second half. Despite having a penalty save with 22 minutes to go, it would be Watkins who turned home Tielemans' pass to get the game-winner. Malen and McGinn also converted their chances to complete the scoring. Once again, Southampton fail to avoid defeat as they slump to their 26th loss of the Premier League season. That was also their 13th home defeat, the most they have ever had in a campaign in the top flight. The xG at full-time reads 2.88 to 0.32 in Villa's favour. Thank you again for tuning into this live text commentary, where Aston Villa are 3-0 victors over Southampton. Take care, and until next time.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Smallbone has one final attempt on goal as he drives forward, but he cannot place it anywhere near the target.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLL ASTON VILLA. Despite making a save, Ramsdale is not able to keep it out as McGinn is there to ap the ball home. It is 3-0 for Villa, and that wraps up this match.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
A SECOND PENALTY FOR ASTON VILLA, Stephens misses the ball as he fouls McGinn just inside the penalty area. There was no hesitation from the referee again as he blows his whistle and points to the spot. A second penalty in the match for Villa.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Fernandes has a go from distance there, but Martinez sees it all the way and dives across his left to deny his opponent. Harwood-Bellis' follow-up header misses the target. That was a half-chance for the Saints.
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Substitution Amadou Ba Zeund Georges Mvom Onana Boubacar Bernard Kamara
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Substitution Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes Jay Steven Robinson
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