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sports20h ago

Villa staged a dramatic comeback to beat Brighton 4-3 after trailing 2-0, with Watkins scoring twice in the shock turnaround.
Ollie Watkins completed a decisive brace and helped Villa seize momentum at Amex, lifting them to third in the table.
Van Hecke opened the scoring for Brighton with a controversial opener, and Torres’ own goal widened the deficit early for Villa.
Watkins pulled a goal back just before halftime, sparking Villa’s revival in the closing minutes of the first half.
Wieffer’s header for Villa levelled the score, followed by Wieffer’s position as a catalyst for Emery’s adaptive tactics.
Malen sealed the fourth for Villa, extending Emery’s run of defensive solidity and late goals.
Brighton’s late surge faded as Villa held on for a dramatic away win, continuing their impressive form.
Emery praised his side’s resilience after conceding early and facing a challenging atmosphere at Amex.
Brighton manager emphasized Naivety at the back despite an initial two-goal lead, as his side suffered home defeat.

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#2 out of 3

sports12h ago

Villa beat Brighton 4-3 as Watkins scored twice, showcasing his return to form and helping the team climb in the table.
Watkins’ two goals came after a prior dry spell, demonstrating his renewed goal threat under Emery.
Unai Emery publicly backed Watkins, saying the goals would come as the forward stayed focused.
Emery’s tactical approach keeps Watkins near the center, maximizing his finishing when the team loses possession.
Watkins’ earlier knee issue and training schedule were cited as factors behind his inconsistent form prior to this burst.
Villa’s form under Emery has improved, with eight wins in the last nine league games at the time of the match.
Watkins was among the central figures for Villa, with teammates and fans recognizing his impact in crucial moments.
The match highlighted Villa’s ability to convert chances despite earlier struggles in breaking the Brighton press.
The article notes Watkins’ professionalism and work ethic as a factor in Emery’s decision to persist with him.

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#3 out of 3

sports12h ago

Aston Villa overturned Brighton’s 2-0 lead to win 4-3 at the Amex, with a late burst of goals.
Brighton’s set-piece changes, overseen by Yannick Euvrard, were highlighted but not fully settled after the defeat.
Dunk’s landmark outing ended in disappointment as Watkins scored twice against him in the final phases.
Ollie Watkins delivered a late double, turning the game in Villa’s favor after a tight first half.
Brighton had opened the scoring from a corner with Jan Paul van Hecke’s effort early on.
Villa capitalized on set-piece chances, turning two corners into goals to shift momentum.
Dunk’s leadership was praised by Hurzeler ahead of the Villa visit, underscoring his importance in the squad.
Brighton now focuses on recovering quickly to face West Ham in their next league match.
The match featured a dramatic late period where Villa equalized and then took the lead with a goal from Malen.
The result raised questions about Brighton’s defending at set pieces and game management.

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