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Garth Crooks heaps praise on Aston Villa star Jack Grealish for his performance against Brighton

Aston Villa secured their third Premier League victory of the season at the expense of Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, coming from behind to run out 2-1 winners.

Adam Webster put the visitors ahead 21 minutes into the game before Jack Grealish helped the hosts draw level on the stroke of half-time.

Matt Targett’s 94th-minute strike made Villa Park erupt, ensuring manager Dean Smith celebrated his one-year anniversary in charge with a valuable victory.

Things might have been different had Brighton ended the game with 11 men, though, but Aaron Mooy’s 35th-minute red card handed the Midland outfit a huge advantage.