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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 08:00 EST
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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

Attempt saved. Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.

26 February 2022 16:37

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Foul by Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion).

26 February 2022 16:36

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.

26 February 2022 16:35

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

26 February 2022 16:33

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

26 February 2022 16:32

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

26 February 2022 16:32

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

26 February 2022 16:17

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 0, Aston Villa 1.

26 February 2022 16:17

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

26 February 2022 16:17

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 16:16

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