Adam Lallana is the first player to be subbed off in the opening five minutes of a Premier League game since Ross Barkley in November 2020.

Ready for a spooky coincidence? That was also in a game between Brighton and Villa.

Nathan: Two Argentina internationals combining a bit ahead of schedule there. Emi Martínez playing out straight into the path of Alexis Mac Allister.

This corner is played low and Brighton clear.

Jacob Ramsey is back on.

Douglas Luiz swings in one of those corners and Moises Caicedo bundles it wide for another. Villa players say he handled it but officials say no.

Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey is down getting treatment now. This would be a blow if they lost him.

Villa have a chance from their first attack. Emiliano Martinez pumps a 70-yard ball to Danny Ings, who bursts into the box and has a shot deflected over the bar.

Steve Sidwell
Former Brighton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Aston Villa have got to be very careful here. They're already 1-0 down in the early stages. They don't ant to let this game slip away from them, giving away silly fouls and free kicks around this box.

Brighton do possess players, March, Mac Allister, Trossard, when they're over these dead ball situations, they can put a lethal cross in.

That goal came after 49 seconds.

That is the first goal Brighton have scored in the opening minute of a Premier League game - and the first Villa have conceded since February 2011 against Manchester United.

Brighton sub Julio Enciso spins Tyrone Mings on the halfway line and the Villa defender is lucky to avoid a yellow card for fouling him.

Another Villa foul now, this time Boubacar Kamara on Leandro Trossard on the wing.

Steve Sidwell
Former Brighton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Emery will be absolutely furious with his team, it's an uphill battle for them because the game plays into Brighton's hands now.

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It's all Brighton. A great team to watch. Leandro Trossard's ball over the top runs to Emiliano Martinez.

Steve Sidwell
Former Brighton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

He's walking off gingerly. Lallana has been plagued with injuries but he has been enjoying himself at Brighton. Coming off so early is a huge blow for him and Brighton as well.

Adam Lallana had two touches.

Adam Lallana can't play on and walks down the tunnel. Julio Enciso is on in his place.

Brighton are up to fifth as things stand.

Steve Sidwell
Former Brighton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's very sloppy play from Aston Villa first and foremost. They were under no pressure, Martinez has played the ball into Douglas Luiz and he was a bit flat footed.

Brighton starting strong, being on the front foot and that's exactly what Mac Allister did. He pinched the ball and what cool composed finish from him. Great start for Brighton in this big game.

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Brighton veteran Adam Lallana is down and needs treatment.

I sold Alexis Mac Allister this week in fantasy football...

Steve Sidwell
Former Brighton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

I'm really interested to see how this game is going to start, I think both teams are going to come out of the traps and try and get an early goal.