Aston Villa vs Southampton LIVE: Dean Smith's high-flyers welcome in-form Saints to Villa Park in today's early Premier League action

Aston Villa host Southampton in today's early Premier League action as Dean Smith's men look to bounce back from their first loss of the season .

Villa have been the surprise package and sit fifth in the table after their blistering start while Southampton are starting to hit their stride with no defeats in their last four.

Sportsmail's Jeorge Bird will provide live EPL coverage and all the build-up from the intriguing Premier League clash, which kicks-off at 12pm.

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  Jeorge Bird

  Host commentator

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Welcome

Welcome to Sportsmail's live coverage of Aston Villa against Southampton.