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Villa's Gerrard era begins with 2-0 win over Brighton

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November 20, 2021 Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard celebrates with Anwar El Ghazi and Ashley Young after the match REUTERS

A stunning strike by Ollie Watkins and a late goal by Tyrone Mings gave Aston Villa a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday in Steven Gerrard's first match as their new manager.

Villa scored on the counter-attack in the 84th minute after substitute Ashley Young carried the ball out of defence and found Watkins, who cut in from the left before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

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