Aston Villa vs Southampton: Premier League – Key Moments

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates with team mates after scoring their fourth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park on November 01, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates with team mates after scoring their fourth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park on November 01, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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Southampton’s English midfielder James Ward-Prowse (L) celebrates (Photo by GARETH COPLEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Southampton’s English midfielder James Ward-Prowse (L) celebrates (Photo by GARETH COPLEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Southampton score four in a box office thriller.

‘It’s a game of two halves’ is an often-used football cliché. It means however easy you had it in the first half don’t expect a coast in the second.

It’s a lesson that Southampton would do well to learn. Led by James Ward-Prowse, the Saints displayed pinpoint accuracy to lead by three at the break.

45 minutes later and the comfy cushion had almost evaporated. Despite netting in the second half, SFC struggled to cut through Villa and often looked second best.

The only thing more concerning than the late collapse is a potential injury suffered by an integral part of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side.

That having been said here are the three key moments that impacted the course of Aston Villa 3 Southampton 4.