Aston Villa Wins 3-0, Rashford Shines with Goal

Marcus Rashford scored his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Brighton, boosting their chances for European competition. Rashford's goal came early in the second half, followed by Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen scoring late to secure the win. The match featured several controversial VAR decisions, including Brighton's disallowed equalizer due to a handball and denied penalty appeals. Villa's victory, their sixth consecutive win in all competitions, propels them to seventh place, overtaking Brighton in the standings. Despite Brighton hitting the woodwork and pressing for an equalizer, they were unable to counter Villa's effective play. The win also follows Villa's progression to the FA Cup semi-finals, adding to their successful run.