Aston Villa are looking to put their Boxing Day nightmare behind them when they take on Brighton in their final game of 2024.
The trip to Tyneside was a poor Christmas present from the Premier League table-makers, and Villa struggled to assert themselves in the competition after Anthony Gordon scored immediately after the first whistle.
John Doran's sending off confirmed that for them He lost 3-0 Just days after their exhilarating 2-1 home win over defending champions Manchester City. As a result, the team will enter Monday's match in ninth place, only two points behind its guest, who was out of form.
The draw with Brentford on Friday evening means Brighton have not tasted victory since November 23. Their winless run stretched to six games, but the Seagulls certainly produced performances worthy of more points.
Fabian Horzler's side have drawn eight of their 18 league meetings, including the previous two.
here 90 minutes Guide for Monday Premier League Duel at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Brighton H2H record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Aston Villa |
Brighton |
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Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa – 12/26/24 |
Brighton 0-0 Brentford – 12/27/24 |
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Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City – 12/21/24 |
West Ham 1-1 Brentford – 12/21/24 |
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Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa – 12/14/24 |
Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace – 12/15/24 |
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RB Leipzig 2-3 Aston Villa – 12/10/24 |
Leicester 2-2 Brighton – 12/08/24 |
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Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton – 12/07/24 |
Fulham 3-1 Brighton – 12/05/25 |
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nation |
TV Channel/Live Broadcast |
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UK |
Not televised |
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US |
peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Jacob Ramsey remains the only worry for Villa, and Emery said the midfielder could return to his team on Monday evening. Ramsey had been out of action since mid-November due to a hamstring problem.
The villas had their role The FA has rejected an appeal against Duran's expulsion from St James' ParkSo his three-match suspension will begin on Monday. Ollie Watkins is sure to replace the young striker in the starting line-up.
Matty Cash was also suspended after the right-back picked up his fifth booking of the Premier League season on Boxing Day. Ezri Konsa previously replaced the Polish international, with Diego Carlos coming into Villa's defence.
Aston Villa expected lineup against Brighton (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Consa, Carlos, Torres, Denny; Kamara, Onana; Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Mats Wever missed the Brentford match after suffering a knock against West Ham just minutes after scoring his first Brighton goal. Once again, the Dutch midfielder is a doubt, but he is not expected to be out for long.
Adam Webster is closing in on a return following Solly Marsh's long-awaited return from the bench on Friday night. March may be in contention to start on Monday.
The Seagulls are still without Danny Welbeck, Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner and Jack Hinshelwood due to injury. infection.
Brighton's expected lineup against Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): consume; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Stopinan; Paliba, O'Reilly; Mente, Pedro, Mitoma; Rooter.
Injuries have affected this Brighton team, but while their winless run looks troublesome on paper, Horzler doesn't appear too far away from overseeing a resurgence. One big result may be all that is needed.
Perhaps this is the occasion for that.
certainly, villa They are very good at home but must be reeling after their Tyneside festive nightmare. They have struggled for consistency all season, and the Seagulls could benefit from some wasted XG at Villa Park. according to FBRefHorzler's side should have won four of their previous six matches based on the quantity and quality of chances they created and conceded. In fact, they didn't win anything.
This may be where their luck turns.
