Yahoo Sports Aston Villa vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa take on Brighton in the Premier League this evening hoping to find some consistency.
Unai Emery’s side lost 3-0 at Newcastle United on Boxing Day and have suffered three losses in their last six – each to top-four rivals. Jhon Duran’s red card proved costly as Villa crashed to defeat at St James’ Park and Emery will hope a return to home comforts can reignite his side.
Villa sit ninth in the Premier League table but can move level on points with fifth-placed Manchester City with a win this evening.
For the final time this year… it’s MATCHDAY!
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— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 30, 2024
Brighton are a place behind The Villans in 10th. However, Fabian Hurzeler’s side have faded from a strong start and are without a win in six games.
Aston Villa vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa team news
Duran’s red card at Newcastle will lead to a recall for Ollie Watkins, who has started the last four fixtures from the bench. Watkins has seven goals in 18 league appearances this season and scored a hat-trick in this fixture last season.
Matty Cash is also banned after picking up his fifth booking of the campaign at St James’ Park. Ezri Konsa is likely to move to right-back, with Diego Carlos brought in at centre-back. Jacob Ramsey remains out for Villa with a hamstring issue.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Digne; McGinn, Kamara, Onana, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
When is Aston Villa vs Brighton?
Aston Villa host Brighton in the Premier League on Monday 30th October 2024. Kick-off at Villa Park is 19:45 GMT.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Brighton on?
Aston Villa vs Brighton has not been selected for live television coverage in the United Kingdom.
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