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At a rainy Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated West Midlands rivals Aston Villa 2-0 to record just their second Premier League victory of the year. João Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes’ goals gave Wolves the derby bragging rights they deserved, and ensured they did not match Derby County’s record-low Premier League points total. Meanwhile, Villa’s push for Champions League qualification suffered a setback. After winning just once in their last four league games, Villa entered

Wolves welcome Aston Villa to Molineux on Friday night in a clash between opposite halves of the Premier League table. A clear contrast in performances this season sees Wolves aiming to gain momentum and climb away from the bottom, while European contenders Aston Villa seek to regain earlier form and maintain their top-four position. The West Midlands derby promises to be a tale of underdogs versus ambition, with both managers facing very different pressures and expectations.

Aston Villa ended their Premier League victory drought at Villa Park as Tyrone Mings, with a little help from Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, handed Unai Emery’s side a crucial win in a game largely defined by defensive discipline and a lack of clear-cut chances. Villa’s last home league victory had come against Nottingham Forest at the start of the new year, and this narrow triumph reignites their ambitions as they continue to track Manchester City and Arsenal in the t