Lamptey rescues the point in an entertaining game

Aston Villa missed out on a chance to climb the table as they had to share the points with Brighton in a thrilling game at Villa Park.

Brighton, who have now gone seven Premier League games without a win, took the lead when a long ball over the top hit the Villa defense and Simon Adingra was able to crash over.

Ollie Watkins equalized from the penalty spot and then set up England team-mate Morgan Rogers for a fine goal as Villa took charge.

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But Brighton hung in there and right-back Tariq Lamptey fired in a beautiful low strike to ensure the Seagulls came home with a point.

Villa end the year in ninth, three points behind fifth-placed Newcastle, while Brighton are 10th, two points worse off.

Brighton have dropped 18 points from the winning positions this season but got off to a flying start when Ezri Konsa was beaten with a long ball by Joao Pedro and Adingra’s finish was outstanding.

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Villa thought they should have had a penalty when Rogers was tripped by Jan Paul van Hecke, but then got one when Rogers went down after a corner.

Watkins, back in the lineup on his 29th birthday due to Jhon Duran’s suspension, made no mistake.

Villa were well up at this stage and Rogers’ finish after latching on to Watkins’ pass was superb.

But Brighton hit back well and Lamptey’s low shot earned an equaliser.