Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Kamara's game is over, and it's Onana who is introduced for Villa.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Lucas Digne Ian Ethan Maatsen
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Minteh, who has looked dangerous since coming off the bench, pounces on a loose ball, just outside the Villa penalty area. The ball is on his left foot and he strikes towards goal, but he drags it wide of the post.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Emery makes another alteration, and it's Bailey who makes way. Ramsey enters the fray, returning from injury.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Lamptey finds space inside the Villa penalty area and he fires a dangerous cross to the back post. Mitoma is arriving, but Konsa does superbly to poke it away from danger.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are starting to enjoy more of the possession after Villa's dominance, with Emery's side looking to protect their lead. Villa have had plenty of chances and will be hoping they won't regret not finding the back of the net for a third time.
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