Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a 3-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League, thanks to a brilliant performance from Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United loanee scored his first league goal for Villa and played a crucial role in securing all three points.
Rashford Continues His Revival
After scoring a double in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Rashford was once again on target, showing his growing confidence under manager Unai Emery. His goal came six minutes into the second half, finishing off a quick counter-attack after a Brighton corner.
The 27-year-old forward displayed pace, skill, and composure, racing from his own half before chipping the ball over Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. His performance earned him a standing ovation from the Villa fans when he was substituted in the 65th minute.
Villa’s Late Goals Seal the Victory
Brighton thought they had equalized when Simon Adingra scored from close range, but the goal was disallowed due to a Kaoru Mitoma handball in the buildup.
Aston Villa then made sure of the win with two late goals:
- Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG, scored after unselfish play from Morgan Rogers.
- Donyell Malen, a January signing from Borussia Dortmund, added a third goal in stoppage time, firing across the keeper for his first goal for Villa.
Brighton’s FA Cup Hangover
Brighton looked tired and sluggish, possibly feeling the effects of their FA Cup quarter-final loss to Nottingham Forest just a few days earlier. Despite some early attacking efforts, they struggled to match Villa’s energy and sharpness.
The defeat pushes Brighton down to seventh place, while Aston Villa moves into the top four, keeping their Champions League hopes alive. With an FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace and a Champions League quarter-final against PSG ahead, Villa is in strong form at a crucial point in the season.
What’s Next for Rashford and Villa?
Under Unai Emery, Rashford is regaining his best form, and Villa fans will be hoping he continues to deliver in the upcoming big matches. Will he stay at Villa permanently, or return to Manchester United? For now, his focus is on helping Villa achieve their top-four ambitions.
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