Premier League: Brighton earn deserved win to delay Villa's UCL qualification

Premier League: Brighton earn deserved win to delay Villa's UCL qualification

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 17:33 - 05.05.2024

Brighton ended a six-match winless run in the league with a well-deserved 1-0 win against Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium.

 Joao Pedro scored an 87th-minute winner to give the Seagulls all three points and delay Aston Villa's UEFA Champions League qualification.

As time was running out, Brighton's Simon Adingra came to Brighton's rescue, earning the vital penalty that allowed Joao Pedro to score his 20th goal of the season in all competitions.

This goal didn't just secure the win; it also lifted the spirits of the home team, who had been going through a rough patch in their domestic matches.

The result moved Brighton up to 11th place with 47 points while Villa are fourth with 67 points as they continue to wait to seal a spot in next season's Champions League with fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur still in the hunt.

Elsewhere Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson inspired Chelsea to a 5-0 win over West Ham.

The Blues are still in the race for European football with two games to go.