Birmingham, Feb. 12 -- Aston Villa strengthened their hold on third place in the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, courtesy of a late own goal from Jack Hinshelwood at Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Tyrone Mings met Leon Bailey's corner with a glancing header that deflected off Hinshelwood and past goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, as per the Premier League.
The result overshadowed a landmark occasion for Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his 653rd Premier League appearance to equal Gareth Barry's all-time record. The 40-year-old came on in the 22nd minute, replacing Carlos Baleba, who had been booked early in the contest.
Chances were limite...