A L B I O N R E P O R T - ( 11 )
( featuring the Aston Villa (13/11) and Arsenal (9/11) games )
13 NOVEMBER 2022 - BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 1 ( Alexis Mac
Allister 1 - 1 minute ) ASTON VILLA ( Danny Ings 2 - 20 minutes,
penalty, 54 minutes ) - PREMIER LEAGUE - at the AMERICAN
EXPRESS COMMUNITY STADIUM, FALMER.
After three excellent wins, the Albion were back at the Amex for a Premier League
encounter with Aston Villa, "live" in front of the Sky Sports cameras and broadcast
over the airwaves on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Sussex Sport.
Before the game the Albion occupied seventh position in the Premier, with 21
points from 13 games whilst Aston Villa were in sixteenth spot, with 15 points from
14 games.
Albion Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi had to make two enforced changes to his
starting line-up from the team which won 3-2 at Wolves in the Premier on the 5
November, with Levi Colwill and Danny Welbeck coming in for the unwell duo
Adam Webster and Kaoru Mitoma. Chelsea loanee Colwill was making his first
Premier League start for the Seagulls.
Aston Villa had sacked Manager Steven Gerrard three weeks ago and on the 1
November had appointed former Arsenal and Villarreal Head Coach Unai Emery
in Gerrard's place. In his first game in charge of Villa in the Premier on the 6
November, Emery had enjoyed a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park
and the visit to the Amex was his second Premier League game in charge.
Emery made three changes to his starting line-up from the team which beat
United on the 6 November, with John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara and Danny
Ings replacing Leander Dendoncker, Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins.
In the previous midweek, in the Carabao Cup, the Albion had enjoyed a 3-1 win
at Arsenal on the 9 November whilst Villa had lost 2-4 at Manchester United,
Emery's second game in charge, on the 10 November.
Last season, Aston Villa did the double over the Albion, winning 2-0 at Villa Park
(Sreven Gerrard's first game in charge) on the 20 November 2021, with their
goals coming from Ollie Watkins (84m) and Tyrone Mings (89m). In the reverse
fixture at the Amex on the 26 February 2022, Villa again ran out 2-0 winners,
with their goals being scored by Matty Cash (17m) and Ollie Watkins (68m).
The Albion couldnt have made a better start as they took the lead in the very
first minute, as Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez elected to pass the ball out
to midfielder Douglas Luiz. Alexis Mac Allister had other ideas as he stole the
ball off Luiz and promptly slammed the ball into the Villa net. A great start by
the Seagulls. 1-0. It was now very much end-to-end play and on 20 minutes
a superb pass by Villa's Emiliano Buendia found Danny Ings in the box but
Lewis Dunk's mistimed tackle brought down Ings, whereupon Referee Chris
Kavanagh immediately pointed to the spot. VAR supported the Referee's
decision and Ings coolly converted the resultant penalty-kick. 1-1. Villa
keeper Martinez made a smart save from a Solly March in-swinging corner,
whilst subsequently at the other end, Dunk made a fine intervention to
deflect a Jacob Ramsey shot over his own crossbar. Half-time 1-1.
The first real action of the second-half saw Villa take the lead on 54 minutes
when Buendia's header struck the post and bounced back into play, the ball
fell to Mac Allister, who in turn lost possession to Luiz who fed the alert Ings
whose shot on goal deflected off Levi Colwill into the Albion net. 1-2. Albion
made a double substitution on the hour, with Joel Veltman replacing Julio
Enciso, who had previously replaced the injured Adam Lallana on 5 minutes
and Deniz Undav replacing Danny Welbeck. The Seagulls had an appeal for
a penalty rejected when Villa's Lucas Digne appeared to clatter March with a
follow-through clearance in the penalty area and a VAR check didnt support
Albion's claims. On 80 minutes Villa keeper Martinez made a smart save to
keep out Leandro Trossard's shot from the edge of the area and Dunk had a
goal-bound shot blocked. Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi then received a
yellow card for his protestations against Villa's time-wasting tactics. With
minutes remaining Albion missed a great chance of equalising when the
unmarked Colwill headed over the Villa bar from Mac Allister's cross and
that was it. Final-score 1-2.
Albion had 7 attempts at goal, with 2 on target and won 11 corners, free-
kicks conceded - 14. Aston Villa had 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target
and won 4 corners, free-kicks conceded - 11.
VERDICT - Albion's mini-winning run came to an end with a sloppy
display against the Villa, despite going a goal up in the first minute. The
two goals conceded were preventable and up front chances were missed.
On the day, the unavailable Adam Webster and Kaoru Mitoma were badly
missed. Seagulls resume their Premier League campaign at Southampton
on the 26 December, where former Albion favourite Nathan Jones has just
been appointed Head Coach.
Albion line-up (4-2-3-1):- Robert Sanchez; Pascal Gross, Lewis Dunk
(Capt), Levi Colwill, Pervis Estupinan (Tariq Lamptey 81); Moises Caicedo,
Alexis Mac Allister; Solly March, Adam Lallana (Julio Enciso 5) (Joel
Veltman 59), Leandro Trossard; Danny Welbeck (Deniz Undav 59). Subs
not used: Jason Steele (G/K), Billy Gilmour, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Evan
Ferguson, Ed Turns.
Aston Villa line-up (4-4-2):- Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa,
Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne (Ludwig Augustinsson 82); John McGinn,
Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz (Leander Dendoncker 83), Jacob Ramsey
(Ashley Young 69); Emiliano Buendia (Leon Bailey 74), Danny Ings
(Cameron Archer 83). Subs not used: Robin Olsen (G/K), Calum Chambers,
Morgan Sanson, Jan Bednarek.
Referee: Chris Kavanagh (Lancashire). Fourth Official: Graham Scott.
VAR Official: Jarred Gillett.
Yellow Cards: Albion: 3 - Pascal Gross, Moises Caicedo, Roberto De Zerbi.
Aston Villa: 7 - Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, John McGinn,
Boubacar Kamara, Ashley Young, Leon Bailey.
Possession: Albion - 65%. Aston Villa - 35%.
BBC Sport Player of the Match: Danny Ings (Aston Villa).
Attendance: 31581.
9 NOVEMBER 2022 - ARSENAL ( Eddie Nketiah 1 - 20
minutes ) BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 3 ( Danny Welbeck
1, penalty - 27 minutes, Kaoru Mitoma 1 - 58 minutes,
Tariq Lamptey 1 - 71 minutes ) - CARABAO CUP, THIRD
ROUND - at the EMIRATES STADIUM, LONDON, N5.
As a change from their Premier League programme, the Albion were off
to North London to meet Arsenal in a Carabao Cup, Third Round tie at
the Emirates Stadium in a game broadcast "live" on BBC Radio Sussex
Sport.
As usual in the Carabao Cup competition, the Albion made eight changes
from the team which won 3-2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier
on the 5 November, with Billy Gilmour and Jeremy Sarmiento making
their first starts of the season.
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta made ten changes to his starting line-up from
the team which won 1-0 at Chelsea in the Premier on the 6 November,
giving a first-team debut to young Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein.
With 6500 travelling fans behind them, the Albion flew out of the traps and
early chances fell to Danny Welbeck, Julio Enciso (twice) and Jeremy
Sarmiento to put the Seagulls ahead. On 20 minutes, a superb counter-
attack saw Arsenal take the lead when Reiss Nelson's run ended with Eddie
Nketiah sending a curled shot past Jason Steele in the Albion goal. 0-1. The
Seagulls were not behind for long when on 27 minutes a precise pass from
Solly March sent Welbeck clear of the Arsenal back-line and as he arrived in
the penalty area the Albion striker was fouled by goalkeeper Karl Hein and
Welbeck converted the resultant penalty-kick for Albion's equaliser and his
first goal of the season. Keeper Hein received a yellow card for his troubles.
1-1. The home side bounced back from this set-back and Seagull defenders
Joel Veltman, Levi Colwill and Lewis Dunk made fine interventions to keep
Albion in the tie. Half-time 1-1.
Albion made a double substitution at the start of the second-half, with Kaoru
Mitoma and Pascal Gross replacing March and Moises Caicedo. Arsenal
started the second-half in the ascendancy and Albion keeper Steele made
two exceptional saves, firstly turning a strong Nketiah shot on to his post and then
saving a close-range header from Nelson. Albert Sambi Lokonga then went
close for the Gunners, fizzing a shot inches wide. On 58 minutes and against
the run of play the Seagulls took the lead when a mazy run by Sarmiento
ended with a pass to Mitoma who scored with a daisy-cutter of a shot to the
far corner. 2-1. Twelve minutes later Albion scored a third when the sprightly
Tariq Lamptey got clear on the left and his superb run ended with a low shot
under keeper Hein and into the net for a likely game clincher. 3-1. Although
Arsenal huffed and puffed the Seagulls held firm during the closing minutes
and another well-deserved win in North London. Final-score 3-1.
Albion had 13 attempts at goal, with 4 on target and won 2 corners, free-
kicks conceded - 8. Arsenal had 22 attempts at goal, with 4 on target and
won 8 corners, free-kicks conceded - 13.
TO SUM UP - Albion enjoy their trips to North London these days,
having won at Arsenal and Spurs last season. This Carabao Cup
win showed that Albion's "fringe" players were better than Arsenal's.
An excellent win for the Albion and their reward is a trip to Charlton
Athletic in the Fourth Round of the competition, on or about the 21
December 2022.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Jason Steele; Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk
(Capt) (Adam Webster 60), Levi Colwill, Tariq Lamptey; Solly March
(Kaoru Mitoma 46), Billy Gilmouir, Moises Caicedo (Pascal Gross 46),
Jeremy Sarmiento (Deniz Undav 79); Julio Enciso (Pervis Estupinan
76), Danny Welbeck. Subs not used: Robert Sanchez (G/K), Evan
Ferguson, Ed Turns, Andrew Moran.
Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1):- Karl Hein; Cedric Soares, William Saliba
(Gabriel Maghalaes 63), Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney (Oleksandr
Zinchenko 72); Mohamed Elneny, Albert Sambi Lokonga (Granit
Xhaka 80); Marquinhos (Gabriel Martinelli 62), Fabio Vieira (Gabriel
Jesus 72), Reiss Nelson; Eddie Nketiah. Subs not used: Matt Turner
(G/K), Ben White, Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Queensland, Australia).
Yellow Cards: Albion: 2 - Moises Caicedo, Jeremy Sarmiento.
Arsenal: 2 - Karl Hein, Mohamed Elneny.
Possession: Albion - 43%. Arsenal - 57%.
Attendance: 59233 (including 6500 Albion fans).
BACKROOM STAFF CHANGES:
HEAD OF RECRUITMENT - The Albion announced on the 15
November 2022 that Head of Recruitment - PAUL WINSTANLEY
- had left the club to take up a new role at CHELSEA. Winstanley
had joined the club from Derby County in 2014. SAM JEWELL has
been appointed Acting Head of Recruitment, supported by
Technical Director DAVID WEIR.
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The Albion reported on
the 14 November 2022 that - MIKE CAVE - had joined the club
from FULHAM and been appointed - Assistant Technical Director.
FUTURE EVENTS:
20 NOVEMBER 2022 - 18 DECEMBER 2022 - FIFA WORLD
CUP QATAR 2022.
20/21 DECEMBER 2022 - CHARLTON ATHLETIC - away -
Carabao Cup, Fourth Round.
26 DECEMBER 2022 - SOUTHAMPTON - away - Premier
League - kick-off 15.00. "Live" on Amazon Prime Video.
31 DECEMBER 2022 - ARSENAL - home - Premier League
- kick-off 17.30. "Live" on Sky Sports.
Jack Kaye
15 November 2022.
( featuring the Aston Villa (13/11) and Arsenal (9/11) games )
13 NOVEMBER 2022 - BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 1 ( Alexis Mac
Allister 1 - 1 minute ) ASTON VILLA ( Danny Ings 2 - 20 minutes,
penalty, 54 minutes ) - PREMIER LEAGUE - at the AMERICAN
EXPRESS COMMUNITY STADIUM, FALMER.
After three excellent wins, the Albion were back at the Amex for a Premier League
encounter with Aston Villa, "live" in front of the Sky Sports cameras and broadcast
over the airwaves on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Sussex Sport.
Before the game the Albion occupied seventh position in the Premier, with 21
points from 13 games whilst Aston Villa were in sixteenth spot, with 15 points from
14 games.
Albion Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi had to make two enforced changes to his
starting line-up from the team which won 3-2 at Wolves in the Premier on the 5
November, with Levi Colwill and Danny Welbeck coming in for the unwell duo
Adam Webster and Kaoru Mitoma. Chelsea loanee Colwill was making his first
Premier League start for the Seagulls.
Aston Villa had sacked Manager Steven Gerrard three weeks ago and on the 1
November had appointed former Arsenal and Villarreal Head Coach Unai Emery
in Gerrard's place. In his first game in charge of Villa in the Premier on the 6
November, Emery had enjoyed a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park
and the visit to the Amex was his second Premier League game in charge.
Emery made three changes to his starting line-up from the team which beat
United on the 6 November, with John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara and Danny
Ings replacing Leander Dendoncker, Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins.
In the previous midweek, in the Carabao Cup, the Albion had enjoyed a 3-1 win
at Arsenal on the 9 November whilst Villa had lost 2-4 at Manchester United,
Emery's second game in charge, on the 10 November.
Last season, Aston Villa did the double over the Albion, winning 2-0 at Villa Park
(Sreven Gerrard's first game in charge) on the 20 November 2021, with their
goals coming from Ollie Watkins (84m) and Tyrone Mings (89m). In the reverse
fixture at the Amex on the 26 February 2022, Villa again ran out 2-0 winners,
with their goals being scored by Matty Cash (17m) and Ollie Watkins (68m).
The Albion couldnt have made a better start as they took the lead in the very
first minute, as Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez elected to pass the ball out
to midfielder Douglas Luiz. Alexis Mac Allister had other ideas as he stole the
ball off Luiz and promptly slammed the ball into the Villa net. A great start by
the Seagulls. 1-0. It was now very much end-to-end play and on 20 minutes
a superb pass by Villa's Emiliano Buendia found Danny Ings in the box but
Lewis Dunk's mistimed tackle brought down Ings, whereupon Referee Chris
Kavanagh immediately pointed to the spot. VAR supported the Referee's
decision and Ings coolly converted the resultant penalty-kick. 1-1. Villa
keeper Martinez made a smart save from a Solly March in-swinging corner,
whilst subsequently at the other end, Dunk made a fine intervention to
deflect a Jacob Ramsey shot over his own crossbar. Half-time 1-1.
The first real action of the second-half saw Villa take the lead on 54 minutes
when Buendia's header struck the post and bounced back into play, the ball
fell to Mac Allister, who in turn lost possession to Luiz who fed the alert Ings
whose shot on goal deflected off Levi Colwill into the Albion net. 1-2. Albion
made a double substitution on the hour, with Joel Veltman replacing Julio
Enciso, who had previously replaced the injured Adam Lallana on 5 minutes
and Deniz Undav replacing Danny Welbeck. The Seagulls had an appeal for
a penalty rejected when Villa's Lucas Digne appeared to clatter March with a
follow-through clearance in the penalty area and a VAR check didnt support
Albion's claims. On 80 minutes Villa keeper Martinez made a smart save to
keep out Leandro Trossard's shot from the edge of the area and Dunk had a
goal-bound shot blocked. Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi then received a
yellow card for his protestations against Villa's time-wasting tactics. With
minutes remaining Albion missed a great chance of equalising when the
unmarked Colwill headed over the Villa bar from Mac Allister's cross and
that was it. Final-score 1-2.
Albion had 7 attempts at goal, with 2 on target and won 11 corners, free-
kicks conceded - 14. Aston Villa had 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target
and won 4 corners, free-kicks conceded - 11.
VERDICT - Albion's mini-winning run came to an end with a sloppy
display against the Villa, despite going a goal up in the first minute. The
two goals conceded were preventable and up front chances were missed.
On the day, the unavailable Adam Webster and Kaoru Mitoma were badly
missed. Seagulls resume their Premier League campaign at Southampton
on the 26 December, where former Albion favourite Nathan Jones has just
been appointed Head Coach.
Albion line-up (4-2-3-1):- Robert Sanchez; Pascal Gross, Lewis Dunk
(Capt), Levi Colwill, Pervis Estupinan (Tariq Lamptey 81); Moises Caicedo,
Alexis Mac Allister; Solly March, Adam Lallana (Julio Enciso 5) (Joel
Veltman 59), Leandro Trossard; Danny Welbeck (Deniz Undav 59). Subs
not used: Jason Steele (G/K), Billy Gilmour, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Evan
Ferguson, Ed Turns.
Aston Villa line-up (4-4-2):- Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa,
Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne (Ludwig Augustinsson 82); John McGinn,
Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz (Leander Dendoncker 83), Jacob Ramsey
(Ashley Young 69); Emiliano Buendia (Leon Bailey 74), Danny Ings
(Cameron Archer 83). Subs not used: Robin Olsen (G/K), Calum Chambers,
Morgan Sanson, Jan Bednarek.
Referee: Chris Kavanagh (Lancashire). Fourth Official: Graham Scott.
VAR Official: Jarred Gillett.
Yellow Cards: Albion: 3 - Pascal Gross, Moises Caicedo, Roberto De Zerbi.
Aston Villa: 7 - Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, John McGinn,
Boubacar Kamara, Ashley Young, Leon Bailey.
Possession: Albion - 65%. Aston Villa - 35%.
BBC Sport Player of the Match: Danny Ings (Aston Villa).
Attendance: 31581.
9 NOVEMBER 2022 - ARSENAL ( Eddie Nketiah 1 - 20
minutes ) BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 3 ( Danny Welbeck
1, penalty - 27 minutes, Kaoru Mitoma 1 - 58 minutes,
Tariq Lamptey 1 - 71 minutes ) - CARABAO CUP, THIRD
ROUND - at the EMIRATES STADIUM, LONDON, N5.
As a change from their Premier League programme, the Albion were off
to North London to meet Arsenal in a Carabao Cup, Third Round tie at
the Emirates Stadium in a game broadcast "live" on BBC Radio Sussex
Sport.
As usual in the Carabao Cup competition, the Albion made eight changes
from the team which won 3-2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier
on the 5 November, with Billy Gilmour and Jeremy Sarmiento making
their first starts of the season.
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta made ten changes to his starting line-up from
the team which won 1-0 at Chelsea in the Premier on the 6 November,
giving a first-team debut to young Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein.
With 6500 travelling fans behind them, the Albion flew out of the traps and
early chances fell to Danny Welbeck, Julio Enciso (twice) and Jeremy
Sarmiento to put the Seagulls ahead. On 20 minutes, a superb counter-
attack saw Arsenal take the lead when Reiss Nelson's run ended with Eddie
Nketiah sending a curled shot past Jason Steele in the Albion goal. 0-1. The
Seagulls were not behind for long when on 27 minutes a precise pass from
Solly March sent Welbeck clear of the Arsenal back-line and as he arrived in
the penalty area the Albion striker was fouled by goalkeeper Karl Hein and
Welbeck converted the resultant penalty-kick for Albion's equaliser and his
first goal of the season. Keeper Hein received a yellow card for his troubles.
1-1. The home side bounced back from this set-back and Seagull defenders
Joel Veltman, Levi Colwill and Lewis Dunk made fine interventions to keep
Albion in the tie. Half-time 1-1.
Albion made a double substitution at the start of the second-half, with Kaoru
Mitoma and Pascal Gross replacing March and Moises Caicedo. Arsenal
started the second-half in the ascendancy and Albion keeper Steele made
two exceptional saves, firstly turning a strong Nketiah shot on to his post and then
saving a close-range header from Nelson. Albert Sambi Lokonga then went
close for the Gunners, fizzing a shot inches wide. On 58 minutes and against
the run of play the Seagulls took the lead when a mazy run by Sarmiento
ended with a pass to Mitoma who scored with a daisy-cutter of a shot to the
far corner. 2-1. Twelve minutes later Albion scored a third when the sprightly
Tariq Lamptey got clear on the left and his superb run ended with a low shot
under keeper Hein and into the net for a likely game clincher. 3-1. Although
Arsenal huffed and puffed the Seagulls held firm during the closing minutes
and another well-deserved win in North London. Final-score 3-1.
Albion had 13 attempts at goal, with 4 on target and won 2 corners, free-
kicks conceded - 8. Arsenal had 22 attempts at goal, with 4 on target and
won 8 corners, free-kicks conceded - 13.
TO SUM UP - Albion enjoy their trips to North London these days,
having won at Arsenal and Spurs last season. This Carabao Cup
win showed that Albion's "fringe" players were better than Arsenal's.
An excellent win for the Albion and their reward is a trip to Charlton
Athletic in the Fourth Round of the competition, on or about the 21
December 2022.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Jason Steele; Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk
(Capt) (Adam Webster 60), Levi Colwill, Tariq Lamptey; Solly March
(Kaoru Mitoma 46), Billy Gilmouir, Moises Caicedo (Pascal Gross 46),
Jeremy Sarmiento (Deniz Undav 79); Julio Enciso (Pervis Estupinan
76), Danny Welbeck. Subs not used: Robert Sanchez (G/K), Evan
Ferguson, Ed Turns, Andrew Moran.
Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1):- Karl Hein; Cedric Soares, William Saliba
(Gabriel Maghalaes 63), Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney (Oleksandr
Zinchenko 72); Mohamed Elneny, Albert Sambi Lokonga (Granit
Xhaka 80); Marquinhos (Gabriel Martinelli 62), Fabio Vieira (Gabriel
Jesus 72), Reiss Nelson; Eddie Nketiah. Subs not used: Matt Turner
(G/K), Ben White, Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Queensland, Australia).
Yellow Cards: Albion: 2 - Moises Caicedo, Jeremy Sarmiento.
Arsenal: 2 - Karl Hein, Mohamed Elneny.
Possession: Albion - 43%. Arsenal - 57%.
Attendance: 59233 (including 6500 Albion fans).
BACKROOM STAFF CHANGES:
HEAD OF RECRUITMENT - The Albion announced on the 15
November 2022 that Head of Recruitment - PAUL WINSTANLEY
- had left the club to take up a new role at CHELSEA. Winstanley
had joined the club from Derby County in 2014. SAM JEWELL has
been appointed Acting Head of Recruitment, supported by
Technical Director DAVID WEIR.
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The Albion reported on
the 14 November 2022 that - MIKE CAVE - had joined the club
from FULHAM and been appointed - Assistant Technical Director.
FUTURE EVENTS:
20 NOVEMBER 2022 - 18 DECEMBER 2022 - FIFA WORLD
CUP QATAR 2022.
20/21 DECEMBER 2022 - CHARLTON ATHLETIC - away -
Carabao Cup, Fourth Round.
26 DECEMBER 2022 - SOUTHAMPTON - away - Premier
League - kick-off 15.00. "Live" on Amazon Prime Video.
31 DECEMBER 2022 - ARSENAL - home - Premier League
- kick-off 17.30. "Live" on Sky Sports.
Jack Kaye
15 November 2022.
