After Aston Villa's victory over Brighton, Tyrone Mings was delighted to repay the fans' support with a crucial goal. However, the defender also had a slight disappointment when his header was ruled an own goal after hitting a defender, giving him a chance to be the sole scorer of the match.  

Although the goal was recorded as an own goal, the match was still significant for Tyrone Mings. It marked his 200th appearance for the club, and since his debut seven years ago, he has become an integral part of the team, while Aston Villa continues to hold a comfortable third place in the league standings.  

Tyrone Mings stated: "Everything we do is for the fans. Players have a limited time at the club, so we must respect the fans' expectations. It's completely understandable that they have high expectations of this club. If we can bring the kids home with smiles, then we've accomplished our mission."  

“Since I joined, the team has experienced an exciting journey. We are in this position today because we have earned this opportunity through our own strength, and this is not the first time we have challenged for the top four. We always strive for steady improvement and continuous progress. Everyone knows that qualifying for the Champions League not only means a breakthrough on the competitive level, but will also bring considerable economic returns to the club.”  

The entire match, from the opening whistle to the final whistle, was a high-intensity contest, a true test of both physical and mental strength for Tyrone Mings. Brighton exerted sustained and intense pressure on the home team, a sight rarely seen at Villa Park. After the match, Tyrone Mings, wearing the number 5 jersey, also highly praised his opponents' performance.  

Tyrone Mings added: "I mentioned before the match that Brighton is a team that deserves more points, and they are very strong. They have caused Manchester City a lot of trouble and made it very difficult for other opponents. From the match clips we analyzed before the game, we knew it would be a tough match."  

“Our home form has been less than ideal in the last few weeks, so we must get back into shape as soon as possible and make this a difficult stadium for our opponents to breach again. Usually, this requires starting by improving our defensive stability and ensuring we are not easily defeated, and then looking for opportunities based on the course of the game. Our opponent is a very strong defensive team, and in this league, it won't be easy to face anyone.”  

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