Friday night saw Southampton condemn Aston Villa to another defeat in the Premier League leading to the sacking of Dean Smith.
Weve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including;
* shot maps
* xT (expected threat)
* pass networks
* xG timelines
* defensive duels
* average positions and much more!
We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
Who was Southamptons biggest threat? Who made the most recoveries in the opposition half? Who had the highest xG in the match?
To navigate the stats gallery simply click on the numbers to move through the pages.
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