Brighton hit Aston Villa for four before half-time on opening day

Brighton beat Aston Villa 4-0 on the opening day of the 2026-27 Premier League season, scoring all four goals before half-time. Sky Sports described Villa's opening 45 minutes as one of the worst in Premier League history. Villa had won three and drawn one of their four previous league meetings with Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton. Manager Unai Emery said his side "must accept everything" after the defeat.