Villa collapse 4-0 at Brighton on opening day amid Ollie Watkins saga
AST · THE SILENCEOngoing · 4dUnai Emery responds with silence over Ollie Watkins' absence
Asked whether refused to play against amid transfer bids, manager responded only with silence. His depleted side was thrashed 4-0 on the opening day.
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BRI · THE SIXTY-SECOND SALVONew · ClosedJack Hinshelwood strikes twice in a minute to sink Aston Villa
scored two goals in just 60 seconds, heading home in the 30th minute before slotting home in the 31st. The 21-year-old midfielder's quickfire double put 4-0 up before half-time.
AST · THE NIGHTMARE DEBUTNew · ClosedJoão Gomes sent off on a calamitous Aston Villa debut
summer signing was sent off after just 40 minutes on his Premier League debut. Already booked, the Brazilian midfielder received a straight red card for kicking out at .
BRI · THE BELGIAN BLITZNew · ClosedMaxim De Cuyper inspires Brighton's first-half demolition
forced 's own goal in the eighth minute before scoring a clinical second in the 18th. The Belgian full-back also helped set up 's first goal to cap a stellar display.
AST · THE TRANSFER TRAPNew · OngoingUnai Emery vents frustration at open transfer window after collapse
complained that face recurring opening-week struggles because the summer remains open. Having sold several key stars, Emery wants the window closed before the season starts.
BRI · THE STATEMENTNew · OngoingFabian Hürzeler hails Brighton's mature start to the season
praised his side's discipline in keeping a clean sheet and controlling the second half. The German coach called it a mature performance but warned they must stay focused for Europe on Thursday.
BRI · THE MILESTONESettled
Lewis Dunk set for historic 300th Premier League appearance
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BRI · THE DEBUTSettled
Club-record signing Luka Vušković makes his Premier League debut
Full timeLuka Vušković played the full 90 minutes in central defence, keeping a clean sheet on his Premier League debut as Brighton won 4-0.
AST · THE RETURNSettled
Boubacar Kamara makes his first Premier League start in seven months
Full timeBoubacar Kamara started and played 90 minutes in midfield but could not prevent Aston Villa's first-half collapse in a 4-0 defeat.
BOTH · THE HOODOOSettled
Fabian Hürzeler seeks first Premier League win over Unai Emery
Full timeFabian Hürzeler secured his first Premier League victory over Unai Emery in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa.
BRI · THE HOMECOMINGSettled
Pascal Groß makes his second Brighton debut at the Amex
Full timePascal Groß started in midfield and played the full 90 minutes to mark his second Brighton debut with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa.
AST · THE SHAMBLESA historically disastrous first half
became only the second team in Premier League history to concede four goals, receive a red card, and score an own goal in the first half of a match.
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AST · THE DEBUTJoão Gomes joins Samba Diakité in infamy
is the first player to receive a first-half red card on his Premier League debut since was sent off for against in February 2012.
BRI · THE ONSLAUGHTBrighton's historic first-half expected goals
generated 2.96 expected goals from open play in the first half, the highest xG recorded in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League match since the 2021-22 season.
BRI · THE CONSTANTLewis Dunk's perfect opening day record
has started all ten of 's Premier League opening day matches since 2017, the only player in the division with a perfect 100% starting record over that span.
This question is for him. I can answer only with my silence.
· Aston Villa · Manager · BirminghamLive
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He can only explain his answer, I can't. In the last three years, until the finishes, we have had problems like we are having now.
· Aston Villa · Manager · BirminghamLive
The second half we were quite serious. We had the ball, controlled the game, didn't give away the ball too easily and created some chances. Quite a mature performance.
· Brighton · Head coach · Sky Sports