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
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Your support makes all the difference.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:
ICYMI
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HALF-TIME
Spurs have a hard-fought lead at the break. Son’s early goal was one of the rare moments that the hosts ventured forward, but it’s been an organised defensive display so far from Mourinho’s team. City have had chances, and Laporte saw a goal disallowed. But Guardiola will want more from his team in the second half.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 MAN CITY (45+1’)
There’ll be two added minutes.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 MAN CITY (45’)
The pattern remains unchanged. City are looking for openings, waiting for any lapse in Spurs’ concentration. De Bruyne fires off a shot, which deflects wide, and then Lloris claims the corner.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 MAN CITY (41’)
Mahrez tries to bundle his way through several Spurs defenders in the box. He can’t get through, but the ball comes out to Jesus, who drives a shot wide.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 MAN CITY (38’)
More patient buildup play from City, but there’s no way through. Guardiola looks contemplative on the touchline.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 MAN CITY (34’)
The frustration continues for City, then, although they’ve played well in this first half. Spurs, equally, have been efficient and disciplined in their approach.
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