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
Luiz and Bailey are over a free-kick on the right for Villa, with Konsa having a conversation with the pair before getting into the box. However, Bailey's inswinging cross is headed clear.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
WIDE! An early chance for Wolves! A corner from the right is headed away by Watkins as far as Doyle, who collects possession on the edge of the box and puts the ball onto his right foot. He looks to whip a fast strike into the bottom-left corner, but it flashes wide of the post.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The referee stops the play with Sarabia going down in Wolves' half after a strong tackle. However, he is quickly back to his feet. The visitors will be glad to see him recover quickly, especially with the injury problems they have in their attack.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have had most of the possession in the early stages. Watkins and Diaby have tried to snatch the ball away a couple of times in the opposition’s half, but O'Neil's men have kept it well.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves get this Premier League clash under way. All of the early focus will be on their 18-year-old striker Chiwome.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
After losing their first Premier League away game against Villa in December 2003, Wolves have alternated between a draw (four) and a win (three) in their last seven such visits to Villa Park, drawing 1-1 in January last season. Both teams are on the pitch and are ready to get started.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves make one alteration to the team that lost 3-2 to Coventry in the FA Cup. Chiwome makes his Premier League debut and replaces Fraser up front. Pedro Neto, Hee-Chan Hwang and Matheus Cunha are all missing through injury.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Villa make two changes to the side that drew with West Ham in their last outing. Carlos starts instead of Lenglet at centre-back, with Diaby playing up front ahead of Duran, who drops to the bench.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
WOLVES SUBS: Matt Doherty, Boubacar Traore, Noha Lemina, Hugo Bueno, Dan Bentley, Fletcher Holman, Ty Barnett, Tawanda Chirewa, Nathan Fraser.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
WOLVES (3-4-2-1): Jose Sa; Santiago Bueno, Maximilian Kilman, Toti Gomes; Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Tommy Doyle, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Pablo Sarabia, Mario Lemina, Leon Chiwome.
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