Aston Villa Announces Starting Lineup Against Brighton Featuring Decisions on Watkins and Tielemans
Aston Villa is set to clash with Brighton in a highly anticipated Premier League match tonight. Manager Unai Emery has revealed his starting lineup, implementing four changes from the team that secured a 1-0 victory over Wolves last Sunday.
Aston Villa’s Starting Lineup Against Brighton
Goalkeeper Emi Martinez will lead the team from the back, supported by a defensive line comprising Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, and Ian Maatsen. The midfield will see Boubacar Kamara and Amadou Onana coordinating play. Meanwhile, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, and Evann Guessand will bolster striker Ollie Watkins in the attacking front.
Substitutes
The substitutes bench includes:
- Bizot
- Lindelof
- Digne
- Garcia
- Bogarde
- Tielemans
- Buendia
- Malen
- Sancho
Aston Villa is eyeing their sixth consecutive win across competitions this evening. This follows their recent 2-1 triumph over Leeds United, marking back-to-back away victories.
Brighton Overview
Brighton has faced a rough patch recently, winning only one of their last nine Premier League encounters against Villa. The Seagulls managed a narrow 1-0 win at home in May 2024. However, Villa has fared well historically at Brighton, winning three out of their last four away games against the Seagulls. This statistic matches their total wins in the first eleven visits to the club.
Brighton’s Starting XI
Brighton’s starting lineup features:
- Verbruggen
- Wieffer
- Dunk
- Van Hecke
- De Cuyper
- Gruda
- Baleba
- Gomez
- Minteh
- Tzimas
- Kadioglu
Substitutes for Brighton include:
- Steele
- Hinshelwood
- Welbeck
- Kostoulas
- Boscagli
- Veltman
- Coppola
- Knight
- Oriola
This match is crucial for both teams as they strive for critical points in their Premier League campaigns. Aston Villa will look to maintain their momentum while Brighton aims for a much-needed resurgence.
