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Brighton 0-3 Aston Villa: Marcus Rashford scores his FIRST Premier League goal since loan move - as he, Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen steer Unai Emery's side up to seventh

Marcus Rashford broke his Premier League duck for Aston Villa as he helped them secure a 3-0 win at fellow top-four hopefuls Aston Villa.

Rashford opened the scoring on 51 minutes before fellow loanee Marco Asensio doubled their lead late on. Donyell Malen added a third deep into stoppage time.

The victory sees Unai Emery's side leapfrog Brighton with eight games remaining.

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Marcus Rashford roars with delight after scoring his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford roars with delight after scoring his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa
Rashford broke the deadlock on 51 minutes with this finish against Brighton and Hove Albion
Rashford broke the deadlock on 51 minutes with this finish against Brighton and Hove Albion
The forward, on loan from Man United, was congratulated by his Villa team-mates

The forward, on loan from Man United, was congratulated by his Villa team-mates