Brighton boss Graham Potter says Aaron Mooy's red card was a major factor in his side's cruel defeat at Aston Villa.

But he added he was proud of their efforts and performance in a 2-1 reverse.

Mooy saw red when Albion led through an Adam Webster header and Jack Grealish then levelled in first-half added time.

Albion head coach Potter said: "It's a painful one, that is for sure. They gave everything and, when it happens in that manner, with the last kick, it is particularly heart-wrenching for the players.

“In the context of the game, the sending-off has a big influence.

“Until that, we were the better team, controlled the game and were deservedly 1-0 up.

“Then the sending-off means the crowd get involved and Villa Park was lively today and got behind the team."