Dibu’s touch: Martínez keeps clean sheet, Aston Villa up to third | OneFootball

On a day when security between the posts was decisive, Aston Villa defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 1-0 at Villa Park on Matchday 26 of the 2025-2026 Premier League. Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez emerged as the key pillar in keeping a clean sheet, starring with a spectacular save near the end of the match that prevented the “Seagulls” from equalizing.

The match was decided in dramatic fashion. Despite a closely contested game that at times slipped away from the home side, the Birmingham team found the definitive advantage thanks to an own goal by Jack Hinshelwood, who inadvertently deflected a shot after a cross into the box. This victory allows Unai Emery’s side to consolidate their hold on third place in the table with 50 points, remaining strong in the race for the top spots.

With this result, Brighton is stuck in 14th place with 31 points, extending a negative streak of just one win in their last 13 league matches. For Villa, the presence of the World Cup-winning goalkeeper was once again the guarantee of confidence needed to secure three vital points at their Birmingham stronghold.

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