Despite heading into half-time three goals down, Ansu Fati’s early second-half goal gave Roberto De Zerbi and his Brighton and Hove Albion side some hope of a comeback.
The Seagulls were pummelled in the opening 45 at Villa Park, meaning that De Zerbi had to come up with a tactical master class if he wanted his side to get back into the game
Although it was a scrappy goal, Ansu Fati’s first for the club could be vital for any number of reasons.
Not least that it’s given them a foothold in the game, but perhaps just as importantly, boosted the confidence of a player that badly needs it.
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