Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa
Maxim de Cuyper inspired Brighton's fast start before Jack Hinshelwood's quick brace completed a stunning 4-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Brighton kicked off their Premier League season with a decisive 4-0 victory over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. Maxim de Cuyper opened the scoring for the Seagulls just eight minutes into the game, inadvertently scoring an own goal. Victor Lindelof assisted de Cuyper's second goal in the 10th minute. Brighton's lead expanded to 3-0 by halftime through Jack Hinshelwood, who scored again in the 33rd minute.
Unai Emery's side, who finished fourth in the previous season, struggled to respond, with Joao Gomes' red card in the 40th minute cutting the match down to 10 men. Despite their early promise, Villa's chances were few and far between, and they failed to score again after the break. Brighton held on to their four-goal lead, securing an emphatic win for the home crowd.
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