"Getting the New Year underway with a 3-1 victory against Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa found themselves at the heart of a sensational Premier League title battle and they had shattered a string of long-standing records. However, despite cruising their way to a Europa League Round of 16 ticket and widely regarded as a genuine European contender in 2026, Emery's side are enduring a recent domestic wobble."
"While many in Brighton's camp might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on mounting their own respective European charge, the Seagulls have come under some serious recent scrutiny. Putting in another downbeat performance over the weekend as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against bitter rivals Crystal Palace, Fabian Hurzeler's side are essentially sat in Premier League limbo."
Midweek Premier League fixtures feature several high-profile matches including Manchester City's opportunity to move within three points of Arsenal. Aston Villa began the year with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest and earned a Europa League Round of 16 spot while being viewed as a European contender for 2026. Villa have experienced a domestic wobble, drawing 1-1 with Bournemouth and winning only once in their last five league games, yet they remain third and pursue Champions League qualification. Brighton entered the season eyeing European competition but have faced scrutiny after a 1-0 home loss to Crystal Palace and now sit in Premier League limbo.
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