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Southampton vs Aston Villa Preview: Villa To Further Punish Relegated Saints?

EPL AdminBy EPL AdminApril 11, 2025Updated:April 11, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
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  • Villa to win
  • Rogers to score or assist

Southampton’s time in the Premier League is now officially over after their 3-1 defeat to Tottenham confirmed what many had long anticipated. With seven matches still to play, Southampton became the first team in Premier League history to be relegated with so many games remaining in a single season.

It is a damning indictment of their campaign, but there remains one unwanted record to avoid – finishing with fewer than 11 points, the lowest-ever total in Premier League history, set by Derby County in 2007/08.

Any attempt to salvage pride will take place without Ivan Juric at the helm, as the Croatian manager was dismissed following confirmation of the club’s relegation. Juric departs with an unwanted legacy, having registered the worst points-per-game average (0.29) of any Premier League manager to oversee at least 10 matches.

The task now falls to interim boss Simon Rusk, who faces an immediate uphill battle this weekend against a formidable Aston Villa side. Southampton have lost their last four head-to-head meetings with Villa without scoring a single goal, underlining the challenge ahead.

In stark contrast to their hosts, Aston Villa arrive on the south coast riding a wave of positivity, even despite a midweek setback in Europe. Unai Emery’s men fell to a 3-1 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the return leg at Villa Park. Nonetheless, their European campaign has been a statement of intent, and attention will now shift back to their domestic ambitions.

Villa have won each of their last three Premier League matches, and that fine run of form has kept them firmly in the hunt for a top-five finish. With just two points separating five clubs between third and seventh ahead of the weekend, the race for UEFA Champions League qualification is tighter than ever. Encouragingly for the Midlands club, news emerged in midweek that England will receive five Champions League places next season – a development that could prove decisive in Villa’s campaign.

Unai Emery will be demanding full focus from his players in this fixture before they turn their attention back to PSG. Given Southampton’s dreadful form and loss of direction under interim management, this represents a golden opportunity for Villa to solidify their European aspirations.

Key players to watch

Mateus Fernandes has been one of the few bright sparks in an otherwise disastrous campaign for Southampton.

He has been directly involved in five Premier League goals this term (two goals, three assists) – a joint club-high – and has contributed to the Saints’ last two league goals.

For Aston Villa, Morgan Rogers has enjoyed a breakthrough season and added to his growing reputation by scoring away at PSG in midweek.

All five of his away goals this season have arrived before the hour mark, making him a potent early threat for the Villans.

Head-to-head and form notes

  • Southampton have lost their last four Premier League matches against Aston Villa without scoring.
  • The Saints have earned just 10 points this season and must avoid defeat in each of their remaining games to avoid setting a new Premier League low.
  • Aston Villa have won three consecutive league matches coming into this fixture.
  • Villa are part of a five-team group separated by just two points in the race for Champions League qualification.

Tactical overview

Simon Rusk may opt for a compact and conservative approach as he attempts to stabilise a side in complete disarray. However, Villa’s high press and fluid attack, particularly on the counter, will test Southampton’s defensive shape. Emery is unlikely to rotate too heavily given the stakes involved, though he may rest one or two key players ahead of the PSG second leg.

Prediction

Given Southampton’s dismal form, managerial upheaval, and long-standing issues at both ends of the pitch, this fixture looks a mismatch on paper. Villa’s momentum and added motivation from the Champions League race should see them take all three points with relative comfort.

Predicted score: Southampton 0-3 Aston Villa

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