Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Aston Villa 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:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa run riot over the Seagulls, surging into seventh place, leapfrogging their opponents in the process. January signings Rashford, Asensio and Malen all found the net, securing a crucial three points as Villa continue their push in what could be one of their best-ever seasons. Brighton created enough chances to suffice just over one expected goal, while Villa showcased clinical finishing, scoring three from just 1.20 expected goals. Emery's signings proved to be the difference for Villa, while Brighton were left to rue a handful of wasted opportunities. Brighton will be looking to bounce-back against Crystal Palace this weekend as they need a win to ensure they stay in the battle for Europe. Villa face Nottingham forest at home, where they will be looking to get another win on the board before a Champions League quarter-final with PSG. That is all we have time for, until next time - it's goodbye for now!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Cashin puts the Villa defence under some pressure, but his cross is turned away with ease.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Asensio plays a threatening lobbed ball over to Watkins, but the covering Estupinan is there to stop the move.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Villa almost breakaway through the combining substitutes Malen and Watkins, however, the move breaks down as Watkins opts for the corner flag.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Estupinan’s left-footed cross is misjudged and almost catches Martinez out as he is forced into a save.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Watkins is booked for a late challenge on van Hecke.
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