Southampton vs Aston Villa: Key Players in Saints Victory this Weekend

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Stuart Armstrong of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Stuart Armstrong of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Aston Villa at St Mary’s Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /

Stuart Armstrong

Armstrong was the beneficiary of an open netter at the end of the match but it was really his tireless work all match long that gets him a shout in this article. Ever since coming back into the Starting XI he really has been a key cog in the Saints season.

On Saturday he managed to get off 7 shots, more than Villa had as a team, and also created 5 chances in the match. It was a fantastic match by the Scot and was topped off with a goal at the death.

He just gets things done and whenever the club needs a player to step-up and make something happen it seems like Stu is always there. Whether it’s a run that beats two defenders to create a chance or chasing down a 50 yard pass to score a goal with no keeper he’s the man for the job.

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