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Aston Villa vs Brighton LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today

Villa will move into the top four in the Premier League if they can secure a win

Callum Rice-Coates
Saturday 21 November 2020 22:02 GMT
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Solly March celebrates

Aston Villa host Brighton in their first game back after the international break, with Dean Smith’s side looking to continue their excellent start to the campaign.

Over the break it was one of their stars in Jack Grealish who was making all the headlines, shining with England and quickly becoming a favourite of the national team’s fans.

Domestically, Villa have won five of their seven games so far and a win will take them level with Leicester City, who went into the break top of the table.

Brighton have struggled to find an end product to go with their at-times excellent build-up play and have just one win from eight games so far, 16th in the table at the start of play. Follow the end of Newcastle vs Chelsea and the build-up to the game at Villa Park below:

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MATCH REPORT

Bruno Fernandes retaken penalty earns Manchester United unconvincing win over West Brom

Manchester United 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Fernandes given second chance after Johnstone strays off his line

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United climb to the dizzy heights of ninth with that win. They’re above Manchester City, but Solskjaer needs something to change drastically based on tonight’s performance. Against better teams they would have been punished.

West Brom were unfortunate tonight, but their struggle for points continues. They still have just three to their name, and stay in 18th place.

Callum Rice-Coates21 November 2020 21:58
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FULL-TIME

That’s it! United get their first home win of the Premier League season, but it’s not one they’ll celebrate for long. A questionably awarded Fernandes penalty is the difference between the teams, but West Brom had a penalty decision overturned by VAR a few moments before. The visitors will feel aggrieved, while United will feel relieved.

Callum Rice-Coates21 November 2020 21:54
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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (90+2’)

Wan-Bissaka is set away down the right, pulling the ball back to the edge of the box. Cavani’s dummy allows Martial to move into the box, but his left-footed shot is superbly blocked by Furlong.

Callum Rice-Coates21 November 2020 21:51
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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (90+1’)

Cavani goes into the book for a foul on Gallagher.

Callum Rice-Coates21 November 2020 21:50
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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (90+1’)

There’ll be four added minutes.

Callum Rice-Coates21 November 2020 21:49
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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (90’)

Martial surges forward and wins a free kick off Ajayi. United are running the clock down as they edge closer to one of the most unimpressive Old Trafford wins in recent history.

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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (86’)

The visitors appear to have run out of steam over the last ten minutes or so, which is understandable given their exertions tonight. They might still fancy their chances of creating something before the final whistle, though…

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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (83’)

West Brom attack in numbers, but Furlong takes a heavy touch and the ball runs out for a goal kick.

McTominay is on in place of Fred.

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MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WEST BROM (79’)

Changes for both teams: West Brom replace Ivanovic with Krovinovic, and van de Beek is on for Rashford.

Callum Rice-Coates21 November 2020 21:38

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