Aston Villa travel to Brighton in the Premier League as Unai Emery’s side look to open up a 10-point lead over Tottenham in the race for the top-four.
Villa suffered a set-back in midweek as they were beaten 4-2 by Olympiacos in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final, but they remain in a great position to qualify for the Champions League with three games left to play.
It could even be decided today if VIlla beat Brighton and Tottenham lose to Liverpool at Anfield.
Brighton will be out for revenge after losing 6-1 to Villa earlier this season. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have suffered a slump in form and are winless in six.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa could seal Champions League qualification today, should results go their way over the next few hours. Despite fumbling a two-goal lead in last week’s game against Chelsea, Villa hold a seven-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham – who have one game in hand – so they will be assured of a cherished top-four finish with victory at the Amex if Spurs lose to Liverpool later on. The Villans now return to domestic duty after slipping up in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final: serial Europa League winner Unai Emery oversaw a shock 4-2 defeat to Olympiacos at Villa Park on Thursday.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Since beating Roma en route to Europa League elimination in March, Brighton have claimed just two points from six games in the Premier League, and goals have dramatically dried up. The Seagulls have found the net only two times during that time, with their latest setback a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth last week. Roberto De Zerbi’s side now occupy 13th place in the table, and hopes of returning to European competition are effectively over. They were thumped 6-1 at Villa Park earlier this season – their fifth straight league loss to today’s visitors.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
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