Not for the first time this season, Aston Villa's midfield was overrun, as Brighton's press frustrated and neutralised a Villa team that eventually was lucky to escape the Amex with a point, thanks to Emilio Martínez and his back four.

The 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium wasn't the first time we've seen Villa struggle against a high energy midfield. Is Dean Smith's perceived first XI up to the job against such teams? Or does he need to make adjustments? We look at the Villa midfield situation and the midfield personnel searching for solutions.

Also in the show, there's talk of compromised zoom calls, bizarre reasons to postpone football games, the retirement of Ron Vlaar and Jacob Ramsey's new contract.

Overated or underrated features ex-Villa and Brighton midfielder Steve Sidwell.

Enjoy!

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