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
Torres attempts an ambitious effort from range, and it deflects behind for a corner to Villa. Bailey will take and he plays it short before crossing into the box, but Enciso can clear.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rogers plays a one-two with Tielemans and bursts into the penalty area. He attempts to a fire across goal towards McGinn, but Van Hecke does well to block before Verbruggen gathers.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Joao Pedro is brought down by Carlos inside the Villa half, and it's a chance for Brighton to fill the box from a free-kick. Gruda delivers to the back post, but Dunk can't quite get there.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Joao Pedro is eventually back to his feet after the nasty clash of heads, and it looks as though he's going to be able to continue for now.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Joao Pedro is still on the ground, receiving treatment. The physio team are patching him up, and hopefully, he will be able to continue. The Brazilian striker now has a bandage strapped around his head, but play is still yet to continue.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There's been an early clash of heads between Joao Pedro and Kamara, and there's going to be a break in play. Joao Pedro appears to have come off worse, and he's now receiving treatment.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ayari gets the game under way for Brighton at Villa Park!
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off. The last time the two sides met, Brighton secured a 1-0 victory at home to Emery's men.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Meanwhile, Hurzeler has made four alterations from Brighton's 0-0 draw with Brentford. In defence, Lamptey and Igor both come into the starting XI. Veltman drops to the bench, while Pervis Estupinan is not in the squad. Adingra and Ayari are also named in the side, with O'Riley and Mitoma benched.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Emery has made three changes from their previous fixture against Newcastle, a 3-0 loss away from home. Jhon Duran and Matty Cash are both suspended, and they will be replaced by Watkins and Carlos. Bailey also comes into the starting XI, with Onana dropping to the bench.
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