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Aston Villa end European exile as victory over Brighton secures seventh place

First-half strikes from Douglas Luiz and Ollie Watkins ensured Villa finished seventh.

Aston Villa end European exile as victory over Brighton secures seventh place — Aston Villa qualified for the Europa Conference League with victory over Brighton (Jacob King/PA)

Sun, 28 May, 2023 - 18:38

Nick Mashiter

Aston Villa ended a 13-year European exile after a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton.

First-half strikes from Douglas Luiz and Ollie Watkins ensured Villa finished seventh in the Premier League.

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