Koeman hopeful on Schneiderlin fitness

Southampton are aiming to build on a superb start to the 2014-15 season, with eight wins from their previous nine league outings lifting them up to second, four points behind Chelsea.

They will remain in second place regardless of results over the weekend, before taking on Paul Lambert's out-of-form side at Villa Park.

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