Aston Villa last visited the Amex Stadium in April, when Unai Emery’s side took all three points with a convincing 3-0 win.
Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, both on loan to Villa at the time, managed to get on the scoresheet with Asensio bagging himself an assist too. However, this time round all eyes will be on the final goalscorer on that day – Donyell Malen – and England attacker Morgan Rogers, who assisted two of the three goals.
Due to Ollie Watkins’ goal drought, Unai Emery recently opted to switch things up, starting Malen in Villa’s past two matches. Having scored two in two, the attacker will want to keep adding to his goal tally.
Last time Brighton hosted the Midlands side, Villa showed confidence, creativity and class. With their current run of form, the same quality will be expected and so will Brighton’s hope to rewrite the narrative at their home ground.
After all, that game was the last time Brighton lost on home turf.
The teams currently sit only two points apart in the table and a win for Villa would help strengthen the gap and their goal difference, which is currently the weakest out of the top-four teams.
If third-placed Chelsea do not take all three points at Elland Road against Leeds United, a win could see Villa take their position in table.
