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The Premier League returns to action on Saturday.
Who’s Playing
Aston Villa @ SouthamptonCurrent Records: Aston Villa 7-8-4; Southampton 4-12-3
What to Know
This Saturday, Southampton is hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 1.79 goals per matchup. They will be playing at home against Aston Villa at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday. Both clubs are tiptoeing into their game after sneaking past their previous opponents.
Southampton dodged a bullet on Saturday, finishing off Everton 2-1.
Speaking of close games: Villa won by a goal, slipping past Leeds United 2-1.
In the teams’ previous meeting last September, Southampton and the Lions were neck-and-neck, but Southampton came up empty-handed after a 1-0 loss. Maybe Southampton will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
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How To Watch
Who: Southampton vs. Aston VillaWhen: Saturday at 10 a.m. ETWhere: St. Mary’s StadiumOnline streaming: Peacock
Series History
Southampton have won four out of their last seven games against Aston Villa.
Sep 16, 2022 – Aston Villa 1 vs. Southampton 0Mar 05, 2022 – Aston Villa 4 vs. Southampton 0Nov 05, 2021 – Southampton 1 vs. Aston Villa 0Jan 30, 2021 – Aston Villa 1 vs. Southampton 0Nov 01, 2020 – Southampton 4 vs. Aston Villa 3Feb 22, 2020 – Southampton 2 vs. Aston Villa 0Dec 21, 2019 – Southampton 3 vs. Aston Villa 1