A match in the seventh round of the Premier League is contested with Aston Villa against Brighton. Aston Villa have been decent this season, winning four of their first six league games, including a win over Chelsea. However, Aston Villa's team did not do very well defensively, conceding a bit of goals. Brighton's results were even better. Even if it sells a lot of main players, Brighton can still give an outstanding report card. Brighton have won five of their first six league games, which is impressive. The two teams have a clear advantage in their past head-to-head records, with Aston Villa winning the last four Premier League meetings. This time, it was still Aston Villa who won, and it was the big score.
In this match, Aston Villa played 4231 formation. Watkins is at the top. McGim, Diaby and Zaniolo's attacking combination teamed up. Kamara and Douglas Louis partner up after frost. The back 4 defenders of Kash, Konsa, Paulo Torres and Digne started the game. Martinez served as the starting goalkeeper. On Brighton's side, Evan Ferguson, Kaoru Mikasa, Welbeck and Mahi combined to strike.
Brighton took the lead in threatening after the start of the game and Estupinian's shot was parried by Martinez. Since then, Aston Villa's attacks have become sharper and sharper, and they have frequently achieved results. Watkins scored two goals in seven minutes and knocked Brighton out of the blue. Estupinian's own goal added to Brighton's woe. Brighton's backline was torn apart again and again, and it was very embarrassing. And Brighton failed to organise much of a decent attack. Under the intensive schedule, Brighton pulled his crotch a bit. At half-time, Aston Villa had a three-goal advantage. Aston Villa had 43 percent possession in the first half, with 14 shots on goal, five on target and three goals. Brighton, on the other hand, had only a pitiful 2 shots on goal in the first half, 1 on target, and failed to score.
In the second half, Brighton made substitutions to change the team's decline. Indeed, the team's offense picked up a bit and goals were scored. Substitute Fathi broke through Villa's gate. However, Brighton's attacking efficiency is still not high, and many shots are very reluctant. And Aston Villa's attack was extremely efficient. Watkins, Ramsey and Douglas Lewis scored back-to-back goals to blow Brighton off completely. A great tragedy was born. The final score was fixed at 6-1, Aston Villa beat Brighton, it was too brutal! Watkins was the best player of the game, scoring four goals, including three goals and one assist.