Aston Villa edged past Brighton 1-0 at Villa Park thanks to Jack Hinshelwood's 86th-minute own goal, moving them five points clear of fourth-placed Manchester United in the Premier League. Tyrone Mings' header from a corner deflected off the Brighton defender in a tense encounter under the lights.

Emiliano Martinez had earlier tipped Ferdi Kadioglu's effort onto the bar as Brighton threatened before the decisive moment. The result was harsh on Fabian Hurzeler's side, who had restricted Villa and showed more fight than in recent weeks, but it extended Villa's winning streak after defeats to Everton and Brentford.

Unai Emery's side created little throughout but capitalized when it mattered most. The victory was particularly significant for Mings, who marked his 200th appearance for the club. Villa's resilience under pressure and ability to grind out results continues to set them apart in the race for Champions League qualification.