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Aston Villa captain John McGinn has issued an apology to supporters after Unai Emery's side suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Brighton on Sunday. A nightmare first-half collapse saw Villa concede four goals, score an own goal, and have Joao Gomes sent off before the interval, leaving the visiting skipper furious with the opening-day capitulation.

Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the tragic death of a 72-year-old supporter who passed away after falling unwell shortly after Sunday's victory over Aston Villa. The fan was preparing to board a supporters' bus when the incident occurred, casting a devastating shadow over the opening weekend of the Premier League season at the Amex Stadium.

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