Saints slowed but not bowed after Villa draw


Ronald Koeman gestures during a UEFA Champions League soccer match at The Emirates stadium in London November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

LONDON (Reuters) - Aston Villa touched the brakes on Southampton's surge this season, holding the visitors to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Monday, but Saints boss Ronald Koeman retains full confidence in his men.

"We know after 38 games we may not still be second in the table... but maybe third," he smiled after seeing Nathaniel Clyne crash home the equaliser.

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