Brighton 1 Aston Villa 0: Joao Pedro’s late winner gifts Tottenham lifeline in race for fourth Champions League spot

JOAO PEDRO’S late penalty put a dent in Aston Villa’s Champions League push. 

The Brazilian forward hit his 20th goal of the season meaning Unai Emery’s could not qualify for the elusive competition today if Spurs lost at Liverpool.

ReutersJoao Pedro celebrates after scoring his 20th of the season[/caption] GettyHis penalty was saved by Aston Villa’s Robin Olsen but he headed home the rebound[/caption]

This game was a battle between Brighton hero Simon Adingra and Villa’s stand-in goalkeeper Robin Olsen...