Villa's very first fixture of 2011 couldn't have been any more difficult, with defending champions Chelsea awaiting them in London in another game which can be seen live on Sky Sports. (football-bookmakers.com)
The match will see Spurs visit the Amex for a second time, after the north London side played the Seagulls in the club's very first fixture at their new home back in 2011 - when Spurs won the friendly match 3 - 2. (brightonandhovealbion.com)
West Ham supporter Stuart Fuller thinks lessons can be learned but it would be wrong to draw too many conclusions from a tricky first fixture of the season. (thetwounfortunates.com)