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Premier League | Gameweek 9
Oct 19, 2019 at 3pm UK
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Reaction
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Jack Grealish: 'Very important to win ahead of three tough games'
The West Midlands side face Manchester City and Liverpool in their next two Premier League outings.Oct 20, 14:17
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Aston Villa boss Smith: 'Jack Grealish was integral to everything'
The Villa captain impressed in front of England boss Gareth Southgate.Oct 19, 17:25
The Match
Match Report
Defender's first goal for the club is vital.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and predicted lineups.
Build-up
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Graham Potter calls for Brighton to push on after Spurs triumph
Albion have not recorded successive Premier League wins since March.Oct 18, 10:24
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Aston Villa without Jota as Brighton visit
Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy are available for Brighton.Oct 18, 09:15
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Dean Smith wary of Brighton starlet Aaron Connolly
The Republic of Ireland striker scored twice past Tottenham earlier this month.Oct 18, 09:11
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