Ollie Watkins’ hat-trick inspired Aston Villa to a 10th consecutive home win in the Premier League with a stunning 6-1 victory over Brighton.
Unai Emery’s side scored three goals in 12 first-half minutes to stun high-flying Brighton. Watkins, who has now scored in four consecutive games against the Seagulls, netted a quick-fire double (14, 21) before Pervis Estupinan’s own goal (26) rounded off a perfect half for the hosts.
Brighton, who have now conceded in 11 straight Premier League games, threatened a comeback as Ansu Fati grabbed his first goal for the club (50) early in the second half after a lengthy and controversial VAR check for offside.
However, just when Roberto De Zerbi’s side were building some momentum, Watkins’s deflected strike (65) secured his hat-trick in front of watching England boss Gareth Southgate before Jacob Ramsey (85) and Douglas Luiz (90+7) added late goals to seal a third straight league win for the hosts.
The win sees Villa move into third, level on points with Brighton, who suffered a second defeat of the season.
Source Mbare Times News
