Unai Emery addresses Aston Villa's four-goal loss to Brighton
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Aston Villa faced a challenging opening day in the Premier League, losing 4-0 to Brighton. Manager Unai Emery commented on the result, stating that the team 'must accept everything' following a difficult match where four goals were conceded in the first half. The loss raises concerns for Villa early in the season as they aim to bounce back in their next fixture.
- •Aston Villa lost 4-0 to Brighton in their Premier League opener.
- •Unai Emery acknowledged the team's struggles after conceding four goals in the first half.
- •The match raises questions about Villa's performance this season.
- •Brighton secured a strong start to their Premier League campaign.
- 4:20 PMBBC Sport — Aston Villa 'must accept everything' - Emery after Brighton thrashing
"Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts to a difficult opening day after a thrashing at the hands of Brighton, having conceding four goals in the first half.
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