Player ratings: Coutinho runs the show against The Saints
By Puppet master Philippe Coutinho had the game on strings against Southampton, producing a fine Man-of-the-Match display.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa falter to fifth successive defeat at hands of Saints
Aston Villa’s rotten run has continued tonight, with a 1-0 loss to Southampton. Dean Smith’s future is hanging precariously in the balance.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa look to address captain’s comments in Ward-Prowse swoop
Jack Grealish makes comment on Aston Villa’s poor record from set pieces – so Aston Villa look to swoop for the best set-piece taker in the Premier League.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa have discovered how to win ugly
By Aston Villa’s wins this season have mostly been, well, relatively beautiful to watch. But against Southampton, Dean Smith’s men discovered how to win ugly.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa grind out win against Saints thanks to Martinez heroics
Aston Villa held on to a single goal lead to take all three points against Southampton this evening.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s next five games could be a forecast for the season
By Aston Villa’s next five games could show how this season is going to turn out.
Words: Mark Jirobe | @VillaMarkPGH
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Back-to-back losses against Leeds United & Southampton have Aston Villa supporters questioning exactly where the Midlands club will finish in the Premier League season after four wins from four to kick off the season. … Read the article here.
Podcast: Villa Park’s duality, height of players & dissecting Saints loss
By In Season 2, Episode 9 of our podcast, Gather ‘Round The Lamp – we discuss the good and bad of Villa Park, the height within the squad and dissect the loss to Southampton.… Read the article here.
Don’t call it a comeback – Aston Villa’s struggles with falling behind
Twice this season Aston Villa have fallen behind and struggled to come back from that dissapointment.… Read the article here.
Five things we learned from Aston Villa’s gruelling Southampton loss
By Despite their best efforts, Aston Villa could not reduce a four goal deficit and lost back-to-back Premier League games this weekend against Southampton.… Read the article here.
Villans abject against Saints despite spirited second-half efforts
Despite a second half revival that saw Aston Villa score three goals, a poor first half put the game to bed against the Saints.… Read the article here.
Gather ‘Round: Unlucky neighbours, astute Bielsa & Villans face Saints
In Season 2, Episode 8 of our podcast, Gather ‘Round The Lamp – we discuss Bielsa’s tactical awareness in the Leeds game, Ezri Konsa, the impending Saints game and take a look at the Baggies.… Read the article here.
Toothless Aston Villa masters of their own downfall against Saints
Aston Villa looked lifeless at St. Mary’s this afternoon, leaving themselves with a mountain to climb in the remaining games this season.… Read the article here.