Aston Villa's Unbeaten Run Ends at Brighton
Brighton Ends Aston Villa's Winning Streak
Brighton ended Aston Villa's four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory on Saturday, November 12, putting an end to Villa's hopes of extending their lead over Tottenham in the league standings.
Aston Villa, which had not lost since a 4-0 thrashing by Newcastle on October 29, struggled to create chances against a well-organized Brighton side. The Seagulls took the lead in the 27th minute when Neal Maupay converted a penalty, after Villa defender Ezri Konsa was adjudged to have handled the ball.
Poor Performance by Aston Villa
Villa, who had just two shots on target in the entire match, their fewest in a Premier League game since May 2016, failed to mount a significant comeback against Brighton.
Villa manager Unai Emery admitted after the match that his team "lacked the intensity and aggression" to break down Brighton's defense.
Conclusion
Brighton's victory ended Aston Villa's hopes of climbing into the Premier League's top six. The result also gave Brighton its first home win of the season and lifted the Seagulls out of the relegation zone.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to rediscover their winning form if they want to maintain their push for a European spot.
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