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Aston Villa prepares for match against Brighton with strong lineup

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Aston Villa prepares for match against Brighton with strong lineup

Summary

Aston Villa faces Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on Sunday. The team looks to rebound from a recent 2-1 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach in a pre-season friendly. Manager Unai Emery is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ollie Watkins leading the attack. The squad aims to secure points in their opening Premier League fixture, hoping to capitalize on recent training efforts and find early momentum in the season.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa plays Brighton on August 21 at the American Express Community Stadium.
•Villa recently lost a friendly match 2-1 to Borussia Monchengladbach.
•Unai Emery will set up a 4-2-3-1 formation for the match.
•Ollie Watkins will lead the attack against Brighton.
•Tammy Abraham is a doubt but may start on the bench.

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7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Watkins To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton

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Aston Villa will lock horns with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans suffered a...
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