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.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Lemina latches onto the ball on the left and pokes a header into Chiwome. The 18-year-old does brilliantly to turn past Carlos to get down the left side of the box, but the Brazilan recovers with a clever slide tackle to stop him from getting a shot away.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bailey has the ball on the left, moving inside with the ball and beating a couple of defenders with some quick feet. He could shoot from range but looks to slip a pass through to Duran. However, the ball goes straight to Sa. Duran is still waiting for his first touch after coming on at half-time.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sarabia has the chance to swing a corner into the box from the left, but the pressure on Villa's box immediately ends when Toti fouls Martinez. A strange foul from the defender, as the ball was nowhere near them.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The referee stops the match so that players observing Ramadan can take on some food and water.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Moreno gets caught in possession just outside the Villa box by Sarabia, who lifts a cross towards Lemina. He is put under pressure by Konsa, with his weak header going straight to Martinez.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Carlos goes long to try and start a Villa attack, with Duran getting behind the Wolves defence. However, Kilman watches it all the way and makes a good interception under pressure.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Villa have won 16 of their previous 17 Premier League home games under Unai Emery when ahead at half-time, only failing to do so against Arsenal in February 2023 (losing 4-2). Wolves have started strongly, with the hosts trying to figure out how to play with Watkins up front.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There are plenty of Wolves players over the free-kick just to the right outside Villa's box. Doyle is to the left, but Sarabia takes it, whipping his shot over the wall and well over the bar.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gomes makes a wonderful run across the edge of Villa's box before being pushed to the floor. Sarabia collects it and sends a shot straight at Martinez, with the referee blowing for a free-kick.
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