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Aston Villa Surge Past Southampton to Strengthen Champions League Push

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Aston Villa Surge Past Southampton to Strengthen Champions League Push

Aston Villa took another step toward securing back-to-back Champions League qualifications with a commanding 3-0 victory over already-relegated Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium.

Despite Marco Asensio missing two second-half penalties, Villa’s substitutes made history as they powered the visitors to a crucial win.

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Ollie Watkins, brought on to replace Marcus Rashford midway through the second half, broke the deadlock with a sublime first-time strike.

Latching onto Youri Tielemans’ perfectly weighted pass, Watkins’ effort ricocheted off the underside of the crossbar and into the net, leaving Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale helpless.

Earlier, Ramsdale had kept Southampton in contention by saving Asensio’s penalty after a clumsy challenge by Jan Bednarek sent Watkins to the ground.

However, Villa’s relentless attack soon paid off as another substitute, Donyell Malen, doubled the lead with a confident finish.

The drama didn’t end there. Asensio saw his second penalty attempt saved in stoppage time, but John McGinn reacted swiftly to slot home the rebound, marking a historic moment for Villa. They became the first Premier League side ever to have three substitutes score in the same game.

Villa manager Unai Emery praised his side’s resilience and the impact of his substitutions. “The subs had a very good impact,” he said. “We pushed more and more in the second half, and it was a fantastic 90 minutes.”

Southampton, meanwhile, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with Cameron Archer’s tame first-half effort straight at Emiliano Martinez standing out as their best chance. Already consigned to relegation, the Saints remain rooted at the bottom with just 10 points.

The victory propelled Villa to fifth place in the table, keeping their Champions League dreams alive.

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