Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
On paper, both sides look well-matched today, and in the almost cautious way they exchange play early on, you get the sense they are testing each other out in tentative fashion.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
We are underway in this Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion!
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The sides are out and we are moments away from kick-off. Today’s referee is Andy Madley.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The teams are about to take to the field at Villa Park. The atmosphere is building nicely ahead of this one, a match few may have expected to be such a big encounter so soon.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Among both sides, there’s plenty of eye-catching names. But the one likely to be watched with vested interest is among the Brighton bench, in Ansu Fati. The Barcelona loanee is looking to recapture his best form, but can he truly do it with the Seagulls?
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Historic form tips this one towards the hosts. Aston Villa have won their last four Premier League games against Brighton, scoring exactly two goals each time.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Subs: Jan-Paul van Hecke, Tariq Lamptey, Mahmoud Dahoud, Ansu Fati, Bart Verbruggen, Simon Adingra, Joao Pedro, Carlos Balepa, Igor.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION (4-2-3-1): Jason Steele; Joel Veltman. Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan; Jack Hinshelwood, Billy Gilmour; Solly March, Danny Welbeck, Kaoru Mitoma; Evan Ferguson.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Subs: Clement Lenglet, Jacob Ramsey, Calum Chambers, Bertrand Traore, Jhon Duran, Robin Olsen, Leander Dendoncker, Diego Carlos, Youri Tielemans.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz; John McGinn, Moussa Diaby, Nicolo Zaniolo; Ollie Watkins.
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