Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Unai Emery makes two changes from Villa's 2-0 win at Tottenham on New Year's Day. World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez returns in goal with Robin Olsen dropping to the bench. The other alteration sees Matty Cash come in for John McGinn, who misses out with a hamstring injury.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
SUBS: Matija Sarkic, Rayan Ait Nouri, Raul Jimenez, Matheus Cunha, Goncalo Guedes, Jonny, Tote Gomes, Adama Traore, Joseph Hodge.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
WOLVES (4-2-3-1): Jose Sa; Nelson Semedo, Nathan Collins, Max Kilman, Hugo Bueno; Ruben Neves, Matheus Cunha; Hwang Hee-Chan, Joao Moutinho, Daniel Podence; Diego Costa.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
SUBS: Robin Olsen, Morgan Sanson, Danny Ings, Calum Chambers, Ludwig Augustinsson, Jan Bednarek, Philippe Coutinho, Leander Dendoncker, Kadan Young.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; Ashley Young, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Emiliano Buendia; Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A West Midlands derby takes centre stage at Villa Park. The 12th-placed hosts can close the gap on the top half with victory, while 19th-placed Wolves are seeking three points to move out of the relegation zone.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
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