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
Rogers finds Digne on the left and he delivers into the box, but Baleba heads away. Villa come forward again, but Brighton clear for a throw-in. Emery's side are on top as we head towards half-time.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Mings, who was brought on early in the first half, is booked after a late challenge on Joao Pedro.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rogers finds Watkins down the left and he cuts inside, driving towards the centre of the penalty area. He's shaping to shoot, but Lamptey does well to get back into position and make the challenge.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 12 minutes of added time at the end of the first half. There has been two lengthy VAR checks, so it's no surprise.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Close! Tielemans receives the ball in between the lines, and he turns well before shifting it onto his left foot. He unleashes from range, but his effort is always going away from goal and it's wide.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Adinrga is found on the left and he drives at Konsa, bursting into the box. He floats a cross to the back post, but Digne casually chests the ball back to Martinez between the sticks.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rogers goes into the book for Aston Villa for a late challenge on Baleba.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Penalty Goal Oliver George Arthur Watkins
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
VAR are now checking another penalty for Aston Villa! Rogers was brought down by Joao Pedro, and we await a decision. He's heading to the monitor...
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