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Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Wednesday 04 January 2023 22:16 GMT
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Daniel Podence scores for Wolves
Daniel Podence scores for Wolves (Action Images via Reuters)

Aston Villa substitute Danny Ings grabbed a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 home draw with Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers after trailing for much of Wednesday’s Premier League tussle.

Ings netted 12 minutes from time to level after Daniel Podence’s skilful goal handed Wolves an early lead and hope of moving out of the relegation zone.

But they stayed second from bottom after the draw at Villa Park while their hosts moved up one place to 11th position.

Podence showed some tricky footwork before firing home a left-footed effort in the 12th minute as Wolves made a bright start in their third league game under new manager Julen Lopetegui.

They served early notice of their potential when centre back Nathan Collins had his header cleared off the line by Ezri Konsa in the sixth minute.

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Just wide! Villa have the first sight on goal as neat link-up play culminates in the ball dropping for Bailey in the box. However, he drags his effort just wide of the near post.

4 January 2023 20:04

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

The referee blows his whistle and Wolves kick things off.

4 January 2023 20:01

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

4 January 2023 20:00

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

4 January 2023 20:00

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

The teams are coming out onto the field and kick-off is fast approaching.

4 January 2023 19:57

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

4 January 2023 19:57

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

4 January 2023 19:56

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Villa have lost all seven Premier League matches against sides whose name begins with W. They will hope to end that streak here.

4 January 2023 19:53

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Meanwhile, Julen Lopetegui names an unchanged starting line-up from the narrow 1-0 defeat by Manchester United. Although, new signing Matheus Cunha could make his debut from the bench. Chiquinho, Pedro Neto and Sasa Kalajdzic are long-term absentees.

4 January 2023 19:50

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

4 January 2023 19:50

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