Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Diaby registered a goal and an assist to help Villa beat Wolves 2-0 at Villa Park. The win for the Lions means they are back into the top four on goal difference, leapfrogging Tottenham. However, it was far from routine for the hosts, who only created an xG of 0.84 compared to Wolves' 1.35. The Old Gold had plenty of chances to score, with Ait-Nouri hitting his effort straight at Martinez when the score was goalless. Villa started slowly but netted the opener through Diaby, who fired his first-time, left-footed strike from the edge past Sa. He then assisted Konsa after the break, with the defender looping a cross over the goalkeeper and into the net. His effort was worth an xG of just 0.033, but he looked delighted to score his first goal since 2021. The only worry for Villa will be the possible injury to Watkins, who went off at half-time. Emery's men travel to Manchester City for their next match, with injury-hit Wolves going to Burnley. That's all for today, goodbye.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 2-0 WOLVES
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CLOSE! Doherty collects the ball on the right and rolls a pass down the right to Fraser. The young forward goes for the near post with his strike and crashes the side of the net. He almost surprised Martinez, who captains Villa today and will keep a clean sheet.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
WIDE! Wolves go close from a corner! Lemina wrestles away his marker and gets on the end of Sarabia's cross, but powers his header wide of the right post.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A day to remember for Kesler-Hayden, who makes his Premier League debut in the final few minutes. Bailey helped create Villa's first goal and is given a rest.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There is a sign of frustration from Fraser, who hacks through Konsa trying to win possession inside Villa's box. The visitors should have more to show for their efforts in the first half but haven’t done anywhere near enough since the restart.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Luiz has a free-kick just to the right in a shooting position but decides to lift a cross into the box. Wolves head it clear as far as Zaniolo, who has his shot blocked by an incoming defender.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
After Konsa's goal and some technical problems in the second half, there will be nine minutes of additional time.
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