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Aston Villa are looking to put their Boxing Day nightmare behind them when they face Brighton in their final game of 2024.
The trip to Tyneside was a nasty Christmas present from the Premier League schedule-makers, and Villa struggled to establish themselves in the contest after Anthony Gordon struck shortly after the first whistle.
Sending John Duran confirmed them Defeated 3-0 Just days after their borderline euphoric 2-1 home win over champions Manchester City. As a result, they go into Monday’s game in ninth place and just two points better than their out-of-form visitors.
Friday evening’s stalemate with Brentford means Brighton are yet to taste victory since November 23. Their winless run has stretched to six games, but the Seagulls have certainly put in a performance worthy of more points.
Fabian Herzeler’s side have drawn eight of their 18 league encounters, including their previous two outings.
here is 90 minutes Guidelines for Monday Premier League Duel at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
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Brighton |
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Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa – 26/12/24 |
Brighton 0-0 Brentford – 27/12/24 |
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Aston Villa 2-1 Man City – 21/12/24 |
West Ham 1-1 Brentford – 21/12/24 |
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Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa – 14/12/24 |
Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace – 15/12/24 |
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RB Leipzig 2-3 Aston Villa – 10/12/24 |
Leicester 2-2 Brighton – 08/12/24 |
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Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton – 07/12/24 |
Fulham 3-1 Brighton – 05/12/25 |
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the country |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
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United Kingdom |
No television |
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United States |
Peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Jacob Ramsey remains Villa’s only injury concern, and Emery has said the midfielder could be back in his squad on Monday night. Ramsey has been out since mid-November with a hamstring problem.
The Villans were his An appeal against Duran’s dismissal at St James’ Park was rejected by the FAHe will therefore begin a three-match ban on Monday. Ollie Watkins is sure to replace the young forward in the XI.
Matty Cash is also suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the Premier League season on Boxing Day at right-back. Ezri Konsa has previously deputized for the Polish international and Diego Carlos has come to Villa’s defence.
Aston Villa predicted lineup against Brighton (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Mets Weaver missed out on Brentford and just minutes after scoring his first Brighton goal, kept the knock at West Ham. The Dutch midfielder is once again doubtful, but is not expected to be sidelined for long.
Adam Webster is closing in on the return after Solly March made his long-awaited return from the bench on Friday evening. March could be in contention to start on Monday.
The Seagulls are still without Danny Welbeck, Ferdi Cadioglu, James Milner and Jack Hinselwood. an injury.
Brighton Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): consumption; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Stupinan; Baleba, O’Riley; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Rutter.
Injuries have taken their toll on this Brighton team, but while their winless run looks troubling on paper, Hergeler doesn’t seem too far removed from overseeing a resurgence. A larger result may be necessary.
And this may be the occasion for it.
sure, Villa They are very good at home but they must be scared after their Tyneside nightmare of a festival. They have struggled for consistency all season, and the Seagulls could cash in on some wasted xG at Villa Park. According to FBRefHerzeler’s side should have won four of their previous six games based on the number and quality of chances they created and conceded. In fact, they won none.
This is where their luck turns.
