Aston Villa vs Brighton: Steven Gerrard begins his new reign when his side, Aston Villa welcome Brighton in their next Premier League clash on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Aston Villa vs Brighton
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
Date: Saturday 20th November, 2021
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Aston Villa comes into this after a 1-0 away loss to Southampton in their previous EPL clash prior to the international break.
Armstrong scored the goal in the third minute which inflicted a 5th successive loss on Villa across competitions.
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Villa are just above the drop zone and hope to end their horror run in this one as they have picked up only 10 points from 11 matches in 16th place.
On the other hand, Brighton picked up a point from their 1-1 home draw against Newcastle United in their last match.
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Trossard’s first half goal was cancelled out by Hayden in the second half to ensure a share of the spoils.
The Seagulls are in 7th place with 17 points and hope to pick up a first win in eight attempts.
Both sides met in the EPL last season in February 2021 where it finished 0-0 at the home of Brighton.
Form Guide
Aston Villa: LLLLL
Brighton: DLLDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa
Brighton 1-1 Newcastle United
Aston Villa Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Gerrard as our new Head Coach. 🟣
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 11, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Aston Villa vs Brighton in India?
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Team News
Traore, Trezeguet are absentees for Villa ahead of this clash as they continue their recovery from injuries.
For the visitors; Alzate, Mwepu and Welbeck remain ruled out of this clash due to injury while Sanchez is suspended.
Aston Villa possible 11:
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, Buendia, McGinn, Ramsey, Bailey, Ings and Watkins
Brighton possible 11:
Steele, Veltman, Dunk, Duffy, Cucurella, Bissouma, Lallana, Lamptey, Trossard, March and Maupay
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton
Neither side are in good form ahead of this clash and given the way both sides have performed, Brighton emerge favourites for this one.
But Villa would be boosted with the arrival of Steven Gerrard and we can expect a energetic Villa side aiming to start well.
Brighton’s better quality and form gives them the slight edge and we do see the visitors nick this one.
Players to watch out for: Watkins, Ings, Maupay and Trossard.
