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Aston Villa's 4-0 humbling is a slap in the face and maybe the price of a necessary rebuild
The 4-0 at Brighton stung. But after letting key players go, this is a genuine rebuild and one bad opener needn't define Villa's season.
25.08.26Opinion
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One nightmare afternoon won't derail Villa's new era
Despite Sunday's humiliation on the south coast, history suggests Unai Emery's side will bounce back.
24.08.26Matchday
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Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa. The numbers behind a first-half collapse
All four goals inside 31 minutes, a debut red card and zero shots on target: the data behind Villa's 4-0 collapse at Brighton.
24.08.26News
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Mistakes will be forgiven - but Gomes cannot repeat irresponsible Brighton showing
The summer signing endured a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa in Sunday's 4-0 demolition at Brighton.
24.08.26Matchday
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Emery refuses to explain Watkins absence v Brighton
The Villa striker was not involved at the Amex amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.
23.08.26Matchday
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10-man Villa suffer bruising opening-day Brighton defeat
Unai Emery's side lost 4-0 on the south coast in the opening game of the Premier League season, with Joao Gomes sent off on his Villa debut.
23.08.26Matchday
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Villa news round-up: Two transfers confirmed, centre-back deal close, free transfer explored
Friday was a staggering day of Villa news, with transfers leading dominating the agenda.
22.08.26News
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Brighton vs Aston Villa: Villa own this fixture, but not opening day
Villa have owned this fixture under Emery, but rarely win openers. Inside: the stats, Emery's rebuild and pre-match words, plus our verdict.
22.08.26Matchday