Aston Villa Overcomes Southampton 3-0, Climbs to Fifth Place

Aston Villa secured a decisive 3-0 victory over relegated Southampton in the Premier League, with all goals coming from substitutes. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in the 73rd minute, followed by Donyell Malen just six minutes later, and John McGinn capped off the win in stoppage time after converting a rebound from a saved penalty. This win allowed Villa to leapfrog Chelsea into the fifth position in the league standings. Despite a frustrating start and a missed penalty by Marco Asensio, Villa's late surge solidified their strong performance. Manager Unai Emery's side is now targeting a fourth consecutive league win as they prepare for a critical Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Southampton's struggles continue as they have faced significant challenges this season, culminating in their relegation.