Two clubs in opposite ends of the Premier League table will do battle today in a league match between Aston Villa and Southampton. The first-division clash scheduled for 10 a.m. ET will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham and can be live streamed here free.
Four successive defeats has left Aston Villa in a state of crisis entering today's confrontation with Southampton. The Villains—though four spots above safety—are just four points clear of the relegation zone. Paul Lambert, should he survive the year, is looking for progress on the pitch next season (h/t to the Guardian). "I don't want another season like this or last year," said the Villa manager.
"Off the pitch, the finances are a lot healthier. That's progress in itself, but things haven't progressed the way I've wanted," he added.
"I didn't come here for it to be like this."
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Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin has been a stalwart defensive midfielder for the club this season. The 24-year-old averages 3.6 tackles and 2.1 interceptions per match. He'll look to impose his will and help the Saints win the midfield battle at Villa park.
Aston Villa's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Guzan; Bertrand, Baker, Vlaar, Bacuna; Delph, Westwood, Ahmadi; Agbonlahor, Holt, Weimann
Southampton's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Boruc; Shaw, Fonte, Lovren, Clyne; Cork, Schneiderlin; Lallana, Davis, Ward; Lambert
Premier League Table
|
Rnk |
Team |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
+/- |
Pts |
|||
|
1 |
Liverpool |
34 |
24 |
5 |
5 |
93 |
42 |
51 |
77 |
|||
|
2 |
Chelsea |
34 |
23 |
6 |
5 |
66 |
24 |
42 |
75 |
|||
|
3 |
Manchester City |
33 |
22 |
5 |
6 |
88 |
34 |
54 |
71 |
|||
|
4 |
Arsenal |
34 |
20 |
7 |
7 |
59 |
41 |
18 |
67 |
|||
|
5 |
Everton |
34 |
19 |
9 |
6 |
55 |
34 |
21 |
66 |
|||
|
6 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
34 |
18 |
6 |
10 |
48 |
48 |
0 |
60 |
|||
|
7 |
Manchester United |
33 |
17 |
6 |
10 |
56 |
38 |
18 |
57 |
|||
|
8 |
Southampton |
34 |
13 |
9 |
12 |
50 |
45 |
5 |
48 |
|||
|
9 |
Newcastle United |
34 |
14 |
4 |
16 |
38 |
52 |
-14 |
46 |
|||
|
10 |
Stoke City |
34 |
11 |
10 |
13 |
38 |
48 |
-10 |
43 |
|||
|
11 |
Crystal Palace |
34 |
12 |
4 |
18 |
27 |
41 |
-14 |
40 |
|||
|
12 |
West Ham United |
34 |
10 |
7 |
17 |
38 |
47 |
-9 |
37 |
|||
|
13 |
Hull City |
33 |
10 |
6 |
17 |
34 |
40 |
-6 |
36 |
|||
|
14 |
Aston Villa |
33 |
9 |
7 |
17 |
35 |
49 |
-14 |
34 |
|||
|
15 |
Swansea City |
34 |
8 |
9 |
17 |
45 |
50 |
-5 |
33 |
|||
|
16 |
West Bromwich Albion |
33 |
6 |
15 |
12 |
40 |
51 |
-11 |
33 |
|||
|
17 |
Norwich City |
34 |
8 |
8 |
18 |
26 |
53 |
-27 |
32 |
|||
|
18 |
Fulham |
34 |
9 |
3 |
22 |
34 |
74 |
-40 |
30 |
|||
|
19 |
Cardiff City |
34 |
7 |
8 |
19 |
30 |
64 |
-34 |
29 |
|||
|
20 |
Sunderland |
33 |
6 |
8 |
19 |
31 |
56 |
-25 |
26 |
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