"Not featuring since the end of September, Japanese international Kaoru Mitoma remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue. Likewise, still waiting to make a maiden appearance of the season, Solly March is still dealing with a long-term knee injury. Coming off the bench and getting on the scoresheet away at Nottingham Forest over the weekend, 19-year-old Stefanos Tzimas will get some more minutes under his belt. Already notching seven Premier League goals so far this season, veteran striker Danny Welbeck will lead the line"
"As for the visitors, while Aston Villa might have opened the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a real wobble, Unai Emery's men have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Last seen over the weekend clinching a 1-0 victory at home against bitter local rivals Wolves, the one-time Arsenal boss has seen his high-flying squad skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots."
Brighton arrive in good form after victories over Nottingham Forest and Brentford, recording 10 points from their last four Premier League matches and remaining unbeaten at the Amex since April. Key absences include Kaoru Mitoma (ankle) and Solly March (long-term knee). Stefanos Tzimas provided a substitute goal and will see more minutes, while veteran striker Danny Welbeck has seven Premier League goals and leads the line. Aston Villa recovered from a shaky start to the season, with Unai Emery's side winning at home against Wolves and moving into Champions League positions. The match pits two clubs targeting European qualification.
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