Aston Villa vs Southampton

2022 - 3 - 5

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Philippe Coutinho stars as Aston Villa thrash Southampton (ESPN.co.uk)

Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho scored one and made another to help Aston Villa thrash Southampton 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Villa were far superior to Saints in the first half, and could have scored more than two in the opening ...

He probably finished my career a couple of years early, he's the reason I've got screws in my knees and groins!" "It was the first time in a long time we haven't scored a goal and we weren't sharp enough today. "The other players have got a lift from him.

Villama Preview: Aston Villa v Southampton (7500 To Holte)

Will diamonds be forever, or was it just a one-off? Steven Gerrard looks to lead Aston Villa past Ralph Hasenhuttl's hotter than hell Saints.

Villa are on the upswing, but Southampton are absolutely on fire as of late, averaging two goals a game over the run of 14. Southampton are regrettably good this season, which poses something of a concern going into the match. Consequently, this week’s opponents, Southampton, have not lost since traveling to the Midlands on January 15th, losing 3-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The switch in formation to a 4-4-2 diamond seems to have done wonders for a small, but consequential cornucopia of concerns, and the question this week now changes to whether or not we will see continuity, however momentarily, with this new setup.

Will Villa be able to keep revitalised Coutinho? (Sky Sports)

Aston Villa vs Southampton. Premier League. 3:00pm, Saturday 5th March 2022. Villa ParkAttendance: ...

He really showed his form of old and it was a pleasure to be in the stadium." "I thought his quality was of a high level. "Congratulations to Villa, they were simply better than we were. "We've been on a good run, but this defeat is massive. Calum Chambers, on the edge of the box, split the Saints defence with a cleverly judged lofted ball for Coutinho, who then found Douglas Luiz five yards out. Villa boss Steven Gerrard made two changes from the side that won 2-0 at Brighton last time out.

Aston Villa vs Southampton final score: Coutinho leads rout (NBC Sports)

Aston Villa hammered in-form Southampton as Philippe Coutinho played a key role to lead Steven Gerrard's side to back-to-back wins.

Missing Salisu at the back was a big blow as Saints looked shaky defensively and unable to keep their high press going. 3. Bad day at the office for flat Southampton: This was one of those games where everything went right for Villa and Saints looked sluggish and just generally had an off day. Luiz, McGinn and Ramsey did plenty of running and pressing to shut Saints down, while Coutinho floated in the gaps and caused havoc when he got on the ball. The 4-4-2 system suited them well and finally Ings and Watkins look like the partnership we all thought they would be. 1. Coutinho destroys Saints’ press: Villa used a midfield diamond to thwart Saints’ high-press and it worked a treat. The win was Villa’s second in a row and moves them on to 33 points.

Aston Villa v Southampton live stream: How to watch the Premier ... (FourFourTwo)

Saints have hit a superb run of form recently, going unbeaten in five league games and progressing to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over West Ham on ...

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Aston Villa 4-0 Southampton: Villains record their biggest win under ... (Daily Mail)

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Goals from Ollie Watkins and Douglas Luiz had the home side 2-0 up by half-time and it was 4-0 within 10 minutes of the ...

It has been a difficult beginning to life for Villa for Ings but this was the day it all clicked. Villa began the second half as they had ended the first and quickly went 3-0 up. Coutinho was a delight with the ball at his feet while Ings also silenced the taunts of his former supporters. 'I am trying to build an exciting team here to make the fans proud and happy. He was man of the match. He's the reason I've got six screws in my knees and my groin.