Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Villa's Premier League start worsens with 4-0 defeat
Aston Villa's season opener turned into a nightmare with a heavy loss to Brighton.
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Aston Villa 0-4 Brighton
What happened. Aston Villa suffered a 4-0 defeat to Brighton in their Premier League opener, compounding a difficult summer.
- Ollie Watkins' future is under discussion.
- Several top teams made stuttering starts.
- Managers cite lack of readiness for slow starts.
The defeat highlights Villa's troubles as they look to recover from a torrid summer.
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