Premier League: James Ward Prowse nets two free-kick as Southampton edged Aston Villa 4-3 (Highlights) 2020-2021

A late fight-back wasn't enough for the home side to take anything from this game as a spirited performance led by captain Ward-Prowse was enough for Saints to get the three points and make it five games unbeaten.

 Villa's poor first-half display left them chasing the game and despite a late flurry of goals from Mings, Watkins and Grealish, it wasn't enough to take a point for Dean Smith's side.

Southampton move up to third in the Premier League now, level on points with Everton in second who play Newcastle later today. Meanwhile, Aston Villa's back to back losses mean they drop to seventh in the table after six games.

 Southampton face Newcastle at home next weekend, whislt Villa travel to North London to take on Arsenal.