The Seagulls have made a flying start to the season, with 17 points from 11 games, and it will be fascinating to see how they fare against Villa following the appointment of new manager Steven Gerrard.
Meanwhile, Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey has been discussing his return from injury, and said: “I felt quite strong, even towards the end of the game (against Leicester City) it was just great to be back on the pitch and doing the thing I love, it’s been a long time coming.
“I just have to keep working hard because there are things in my game I can improve. The way to do that is to keep playing games and learning from the great coaches and players around me.
“Every week you pick up different things and face a new challenge because there are a lot of world-class players and fantastic teams in the Premier League. That brings the best out in me.”
He continued: “I enjoyed it (playing in a more advanced role), but it’s not a new position to me. In my youth career I moved around quite a lot, played on the left and right and further up the pitch.
“In terms of the game, we know we can do better, we only played well in patches but in the circumstances at the end [when goalkeeper Rob Sanchez was sent off] it’s not a bad point. We’ll look to go again after the break against Aston Villa.”
Take a look at today's biggest stories from the Premier League, as the tier sides gear up for the competition's return this weekend:
5. Red Devils up interest in Zakaria
Manchester United are rumoured to have upped their interest in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, as they look to bolster their side in January. However, Juventus are also keen on the Switzerland international, whose contract expires next summer. (Sport Witness) Photo: Frederic Scheidemann
6. United line up Rodgers swoop
Manchester United are believed to be planning a future without manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who could be relieved of his duties at the end of the season and replaced with Leicester City's Brendan Rodgers. United are currently nine points off the top of the table. (MEN) Photo: Naomi Baker
7. Saints ready raid for Cabral
Southampton are the latest side to be linked with a move for Basel striker Arthur Cabral. The Brazilian ace has been on fire in the Swiss top tier so far this season, scoring scoring 13 goals in as many league games. (HITC) Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
8. Race hots up for Ajax ace
Leeds and Arsenal are both said to be keeping tabs on Ajax full-back Noussair Mazraoui. The 24-year-old, who 12 senior caps for Morocco, has featured twice in the Champions League for his side so far this season. (The Sun) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos