Aston Villa Wins 1-0 Over Southampton

Jhon Duran's first Premier League start of the season was marked by scoring the winning goal for Aston Villa against Southampton, securing a 1-0 victory. Duran capitalized on a defensive error by Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis to score in the 24th minute, pushing Villa to fifth in the standings and keeping Southampton at the bottom with only five points. Despite controlling possession, Southampton failed to register a shot on target, highlighting their ongoing struggles in the league. The victory marks back-to-back wins for Villa, which places them within reach of Champions League positions. Southampton's defensive lapses continue to undermine their efforts, and their relegation fears are deepening as they remain eight points adrift at the bottom. Villa's win was achieved despite the challenging weather conditions and a hamstring injury to Leon Bailey.