Rashford Inspires Aston Villa to Dominant Win Over Brighton
What a night for Aston Villa and Marcus Rashford! The Villans stormed into Brighton's Amex Stadium and walked away with a commanding 3-0 victory, pushing them further up the Premier League table. But the real headline? Rashford’s resurgence continues, and Unai Emery’s faith in him is paying off.
It all started in the second half, just six minutes after the break. Brighton had been holding their own, but a counter-attack from their own corner proved costly. Rashford, looking sharper and more confident than ever, sprinted from his own half, leaving defenders trailing in his wake. One-on-one with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, the England forward coolly slotted the ball into the net—his first Premier League goal for Villa. The away fans erupted, and you could feel the weight lifting off Rashford’s shoulders. This is a player who’s rediscovering his best form under Emery.
Brighton thought they had found a quick response through Simon Adingra, but the celebrations were cut short as the referee disallowed the goal due to a handball by Kaoru Mitoma. That decision seemed to sap Brighton’s energy, and from there, Villa took full control.
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With just over ten minutes left on the clock, Marco Asensio—on loan from PSG—made it 2-0. Once again, Morgan Rogers played a key role, unselfishly setting up his teammate, who smashed a powerful strike past Verbruggen. Villa were cruising.
And just when Brighton thought the nightmare was over, substitute Donyell Malen, a January signing from Borussia Dortmund, put the cherry on top deep into stoppage time. He fired a precise shot across goal to make it 3-0, sealing an emphatic victory for the visitors.
This result is a massive blow to Brighton’s European ambitions, especially coming so soon after their FA Cup heartbreak against Nottingham Forest. Fatigue was evident in their play, and Villa took full advantage. On the other hand, Unai Emery’s side is in fine form, climbing into seventh place and keeping their hopes alive for a top-four finish.
As for Rashford, he’s looking more like his old self—full of pace, confidence, and clinical finishing. The Villa fans gave him a standing ovation when he was substituted, and you can see why. Under Emery’s guidance, his footballing revival is well and truly underway. With an FA Cup semi-final and a Champions League quarter-final on the horizon, Aston Villa fans have every reason to be excited.
A dominant display, a statement win, and a night to remember for Marcus Rashford. Villa march on!
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