Mohamed Elyounoussi and his teammates could cheer their third series victory for the season. Armstrong’s goal came after just two minutes. The forward took advantage of a somewhat awkward touch from Matty Cash and hammered the ball to the nearest post on the live.
– The (ball) fell well for me. I should have scored a few goals last week and had to keep a positive attitude. I hit him well. “My first goal at home, a good feeling,” Armstrong told Sky Sports.
The Saints did well in the first half of the first half, but since then it has mostly been the guests from Birmingham. Villa were particularly difficult after the break, and they created chances early enough to score, but to no avail.
The hosts also created great occasions. For example, Emiliano Martínez had to go to great lengths to push back Che Adams’ header after 65 minutes.
Elyounoussi had a great run in the left wing, but just released the ball. The Norwegian was substituted a quarter before the end.
The win means Southampton have up to 14 points in eleven games, while Villa remain at ten points and are going through a small slump. Dean Smith’s side have lost five consecutive Premier League games.
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