Brighton run riot in first half to leave 10-man Aston Villa shell-shocked

Jack Hinshelwood struck twice in two first-half minutes as rampant Brighton ruthlessly exploited Aston Villa’s summer exodus with a thumping 4-0 Premier League victory.Villa arrived at the Amex Stadium having sold a host of star names since last season’s Europa League triumph and without a recognised striker amid transfer speculation surrounding the absent Ollie Watkins.Victor Lindelof’s calamitous own goal and a close-range finish from Maxim De Cuyper set the Seagulls on course for a resounding opening-weekend win.Hinshelwood’s quickfire double took the game away from Unai Emery’s shell-shocked side before midfielder Joao Gomes was sent off on his league debut five minutes shy of half-time to add to Villa’s woes.Travelling fans began the afternoon singing about being champions of Europe b