15:53Joseph ChapmanPlayers back outAaaaaand that big build up to Luiz's free kick was wasted. What a mess. Attempted training ground routine which eventually sees the ball safely and harmlessly into the arms of Bazunu. 15:44Joseph ChapmanThere's a drone! Douglas Luiz is about to take a free kick at the far end of the pitch, and the ref spots a drone that is hovering above the goal that Bazunu is keeping. He's taken the players off and down the tunnel. "You've only come to see the Villa, " the away end sing at the drone. This is bizarre! Never seen anything quite like this before.
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15:34Joseph ChapmanMore pressure from VillaThis has been a really good little period of five minutes or so. Villa are descending on the Southampton box in numbers. Even Mings is giving and receiving the ball down the left. Lots of intricate passes and ball control in and around the box. Eventually Ramsey, under pressure, just about manages a shot which dribbles to Bazunu.
I'm down at St Mary's where it's a lovely, crisp winter day. Team news coming up at 2pm. Ashley PreeceCan Aston Villa reach Europe? Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is still shaping his new-look squad thanks to the backing of Nassef Sawiris and Wes EdensUnai Emery was asked about the prospect of European football next season should Aston Villa charge up the table with 19 fixtures remaining. The Basque said of Villa's aspirations:I have spoken to the team and I told them I want us to look up, not look down. We must respect every team so, although Southampton are below us, they can beat us.
Bailey crosses from the right and Buendia challenges with Bazunu for the ball, which eventually runs to Moreno who shoots wide with his weaker foot. 15:14Joseph ChapmanYellow cardMings is left in a heap after bringing the ball out and being caught late by Lyanco. Ref goes to his pocket. The Saints right back is going to have to be on his best behaviour for the remainder of the game. Villa can target that area now, though, with him on a tightrope.
Villa have continued their dominance of the ball in the second half. Still need that killer moment in the final third. Coutinho is out warming up. 16:14Joseph ChapmanChance! After Caleta-Car initially deals with Watkins and gives the ball back to Bazunu, the Saints keeper makes a hash of clearing his lines and gives it straight to Luiz on the edge of the box. He feeds Bailey who HAS to do better. Tame effort.
Ashley PreeceI need to be clinical - Leon BaileyAston Villa's Leon Bailey has explained what Unai Emery's asked him to do and to work on. The Jamaican told talkSPORT:He said be more clinical, be yourself and use your qualities. He is the funniest coach I have ever met! He is very, very strict as well, so he has the balance that a lot of coaches didn’t have that I’ve been under so he is one of those that has both and that’s what every player needs. It shows you that he really wants this and he gives you a lot of confidence by being nice, letting you be yourself and that’s important for a player.
Bit of a let off for Villa, that, no doubt. 15:22Joseph ChapmanBrilliant DibuVilla are almost caught out when Armstrong is fed with room to gallop in front of him. If he beats Martinez to the ball he's in on goal, but the big Argentine is super quick off his line and clears the danger. 15:20Joseph ChapmanBest move of the game Much better from Villa, as good a move as we've seen in the game so far, which has been scrappy. Some lovely one touch exchanges involving Moreno, Luiz, Bailey and Ramsey.
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The teams in front of us are all having good seasons; Brighton, Fulham, Liverpool and Chelsea are close as well. I know to be in the top 10 is very difficult. But we must demand to be competitive and consistent in every match. I share my analysis with the players and I've told them we have to improve. We are defending well. But we are not attacking the way I want. We are not imposing ourselves for 90 minutes in the way I want. This is our challenge. Playing away, we have to be so demanding and we must be so respectful at the beginning if we are to play our football. But now we are not consistently playing the football I want us too.
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