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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Saturday 26 February 2022 13:00 GMT
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A general view of Old Trafford (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

26 February 2022 17:13

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Aston Villa. Tim Iroegbunam replaces Philippe Coutinho.

26 February 2022 17:13

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card.

26 February 2022 17:10

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.

26 February 2022 17:09

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by John McGinn.

26 February 2022 17:07

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

26 February 2022 17:07

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

26 February 2022 17:06

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Aston Villa. Ashley Young replaces Danny Ings.

26 February 2022 17:06

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Marc Cucurella with a cross.

26 February 2022 17:05

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

26 February 2022 17:03

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