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How does a football league work?
Football leagues involve teams playing each other over a season, earning points for wins and draws. The team with the most points at the end wins the league, while those at the bottom might be relegated to a lower division. Aston Villa and Brighton are part of a league where every match, like this one, contributes to their overall standing.
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