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Seven-Goal Thriller: Villa Beat Brighton 4-3
3 Dec
Summary
- Aston Villa came from two goals down to win 4-3.
- Ollie Watkins ended an 11-game goal drought with two goals.
- The win extended Aston Villa's winning streak to six games.
Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback at Brighton, emerging victorious in a seven-goal thriller with a 4-3 scoreline. The visitors found themselves two goals behind early in the match due to an error and an own goal. However, Ollie Watkins' timely double, ending his lengthy goal drought, brought Villa level before halftime.
Following the break, Aston Villa completed their comeback with a header from Amadou Onana and a goal from substitute Donyell Malen. Brighton managed to pull one back late in the game, but a crucial save in stoppage time by goalkeeper Marco Bizot sealed the win for Villa.
This dramatic away victory extends Aston Villa's winning run to six games in all competitions. The triumph moves Unai Emery's side to third place in the Premier League standings, six points adrift of the leaders.
