The Herald
·24 Aug 2026
EPL Star Suffers Horror Debut in 40 Painful Minutes
Joao Gomes endured a disastrous Aston Villa debut, becoming the first player in more than 14 years to receive a first-half red card on a club debut in the Premier League. He was dismissed in the 40th minute for kicking out at Georginio Rutter after conceding possession before Brighton scored their fourth goal in a 4-0 win. Gomes will serve a three-match suspension covering fixtures against Arsenal, Hull and Nottingham Forest.