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The 2023/24 Premier League season is underway and you can stick to each and every match and goal right here with The Independent.
This year, Manchester City must protect their crown and win a fourth consecutive historic name. Pep Guardiola’s conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to face the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United. , Liverpool and the rest to win an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile, Luton Town are making their first Premier League appearance, having emerged from the outside league with an incredible decade of progress. They followed league winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United to secure promotion to the most sensible flight.
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Aston Villa FC 2 – 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
19:37
Diaby scored a goal and helped Villa beat Wolves 2-0 at Villa Park. The Lions’ victory means they are back in the top four on goal difference, ahead of Tottenham. However, it was far from routine for the hosts, who only created an xG of 0. 84 compared to 1. 35 for Wolves. Oro Viejo had plenty of scoring opportunities, with Ait-Nouri hitting Martínez directly into the scoreboard with the score scoreless. Villa started slowly but scored the first goal through Diaby, who fired his first left-footed shot from the edge beyond Sa. He then set up Konsa after the break, and the defender sent a cross over the goalkeeper into the net. His effort was worth an xG from justArray033, but he looked excited to score his first goal since 2021. Villa’s only fear will be a possible injury to Watkins, who came off at half-time. Emery’s men will travel to Manchester City for their next match, with the injured Wolves traveling to Burnley. That’s all for today, goodbye.
7:30 pm.
FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 2-0 LOBOS
19:29
NEAR! Doherty picked up the ball on the right and played a pass down the right to Fraser. The young striker came close to the near post with his shot and crashed into the side netting. It almost surprised Martinez, who is at ritmo. de Villa and will be left as a blank sheet.
19:28
The wolves are in a corner! Lemina pushed his marker away and found himself on the spot from Sarabia’s cross, but his header went wide of the right post.
19:27
It was an unforgettable day for Kesler-Hayden, who made his Premier League debut in the final minutes. Bailey helped set up Villa’s first goal and is resting.
19:26
Yellow Card Lucas Digne
19:26
There is a sign of frustration from Fraser, who attacks Konsa as he tries to get hold of the ball in Villa’s box. The visitors have more to show for their efforts in the first half, but they haven’t done enough since the restart.
19:22
Luiz takes a free kick just to the right in shooting position, but decides to send a cross into the box. Wolves were obviously heading towards Zaniolo, whose shot blocked an incoming defender.
19:20
After Konsa’s goal and some technicals in the second half, there will be nine minutes of extra time.
19:20
Bag of yellow cards António Gomes
19:20
LUCK!The wolves are about to get the goal back!Santiago Bueno dropped down the left and sent a superb cross to Doherty, but he headed in from distance.
19:18
The Wolves had the property in the final two minutes, but played the ball around the halfway line. They tried to force an opening. However, Villa makes things very difficult.
19:18
Substitution: Moussa Diaby, Timothy Emeka Iroegbunam
19:14
Substitution João Victor Gomes da Silva Boubacar Traoré
19:13
Substitution: Leon Chiwome, Nathan John, Mark Fraser
19:13
Substitution: Nélson Cabral, Semedo, Matthew, James Doherty
19:13
During his time at Arsenal and Aston Villa, Emery failed to win any of his six Premier League clashes against Wolves (four draws and two defeats), which is the most he has faced against a festival side without ever winning (also six opposite Liverpool). As long as Villa has a late and unlikely return from Wolves, they will return to the maximum of four smarts.
19:13
Yellow Card Maximilian William Kilman
19:11
Yellow Card Tawanda Blessing Chirewa
19:10
Villa had a few corners in a row after the restart. Luiz’s first cross headed through Gomes before Santiago Bueno headed past Carlos.
19:08
The adjustment resumes and the assistant referee receives a new battery.
19:05
There is a pause in the game, with the referee needing technology.
19:05
Digne floated the ball down the left to Duran, who burst into the box before seeing his shot deflect wide of the right post. He then apologized to Diaby, who had run but had not been found.
19:02
Villa conceded a loose shot down the left from a central position. Luiz’s ball inside the box was sent to the far post through Torres, but Sa went off his line to claim it.
19:01
Substitution: Thomas Glyn Doyle, Tawanda Blessing Chirewa
19:01
Wolves have won 4 of their last six Premier League games (losing two). On the road, they have won 3 of their last five games (one draw, one loss), as many as in the last 20. They scored the first goal in the first half, but missed their chances and were punished.
18:58
LUCK! Zaniolo was involved in Villa’s second goal and came close to scoring a goal on his call-up from the bench. He reached the edge of the box and fired a low shot into goal, Sa came down to push it into the air before recovering it in the attempt of momentum.
18:55
Helping Moussa Diaby
18:54
Hugo Bueno replaces Aït-Nouri.
18:53
Substitution Alexandre Moreno Lopera Lucas Digne
18:53
LUCK! Lemina clings to the ball on the left and sends a header to Chiwome. The 18-year-old controlled brilliantly to beat Carlos and go down the left side of the box, but the Brazilian recovered with a clever slide to save you. prevent him from shooting.
18:53
Substitution Morgan Elliot Rogers Nicolò Zaniolo
18:50
Bailey has the ball on the left, moving inside with the ball and beating some defenders with some quick feet. He may just shoot from distance but look to make a pass to Duran. However, the ball goes straight to Sa. Duran. He’s still waiting for his first touch after coming on at half-time.
18:48
Sarabia had a chance to take a corner into the box from the left, but Villa’s tension in the box quickly ended when Toti fouled Martinez. It’s a foul by the defender, as the ball wasn’t close to them.
18:48
The referee stops the attack so that the players observing Ramadan can take food and water.
18:48
Moreno was left out of the villa’s domain through Sarabia, who headed a cross to Lemina. They put pressure on Konsa, with his weak header straight at Martinez.
18:45
Carlos was slow to check and launch a Villa attack, with Duran catching the Wolves defence. However, Kilman watched all the way and made a clever interception under pressure.
18:43
Villa have won 16 of their last 17 home games in the Premier League under Unai Emery as they led at half-time, and only managed to do so against Arsenal in February 2023 (4-2 defeat). The Wolves got off to a good start, with the hosts looking to figure out how to play Watkins early on.
18:42
There are plenty of Wolves players on the free-kick just to the right outside Villa’s box. Doyle is on the left, but Sarabia takes it and shoots his shot over the wall and well over the crossbar.
18:40
Gomes made a superb run down the edge of Villa’s box before being brought down. Sarabia picked it up and sent a shot straight at Martinez, and the referee whistled a free kick.
18:39
IN! Tielemans controlled brilliantly to take possession of his own dominance before breaking the impasse down the right with a lofted pass. He advanced with the ball, cutting before firing his shot well over the box.
18:38
WIDE! Luiz and Bailey make a bit of a mess on a free kick, and the former touches the ball as they both run away. Bailey picked it up and sent a cross to Carlos, but the defender headed wide before the flag was raised. Offside.
18:37
Villa gets the ball rolling again. Some of the 1994 EFL Cup winning Lions were on the pitch to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their victory over Manchester United in the final. Home enthusiasts are hoping to see a win when they return to Villa Park.
18:35
It’s a worrying moment for Villa, with striker Watkins replacing Duran. It would be very unexpected if he came out unscathed.
18:28
Villa have lost 3 of their last 4 Premier League games at Villa Park and it was far from their best performance in the first half. The hosts only managed to get 0. 31 xG in their 4 attempts, with Diaby scoring the first match with his first shot. from outside the box. Villa struggled to hold ownership for long consistent periods before the break and was lucky not to be when Ait-Nouri failed to score from close range. The Wolves posted a 0. 83 xG on their seven shots. Young striker Chiwome struggled to focus on his deyet and only had eight touches, but Doyle was brilliant. The midfielder controlled the pace for much of the stretch and finished 90. 5 percent of his passes.
18:24
Diaby scored the only goal of the first half to give Villa a 1-0 lead over Wolves at Villa Park. The Old Gold were strong and were punished for missing their chances. Doyle fired in from the edge of the box just wide to the left. -The hand post before Ait-Nouri had a great chance to break the deadlock. TBueno’s cross from the right fell straight at his feet, but the Algerian foreigner hit Martinez straight from close range. The Lions slowly made their way through the box and shot hard. . Tielemans slipped a good ball into Watkins’ path, but the striker hit the side netting. Torres then headed home before the hosts took the lead. Luiz fired a free kick down the left for Bailey, who played the ball. He returned to Diaby on the edge of the area. The Frenchman pounced on it and fired into the net.
18:18
HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 1-0 LOBOS
18:18
LUCK! Konsa comes out of defence and doesn’t put pressure on the Wolves defence. He gets to the edge of the box and tries to shoot with his left foot, but sends it up and away from the target.
18:17
There will be two minutes of added time. O’Neil is expected to have a half-time discussion with his Wolves side. As for Villa, they recovered.
18:16
Doyle regained ownership on the halfway line and looked to unleash an attack. He passes the ball to Semedo, but takes a weak throw-in, sending it straight for a purposeful shot.
6:15 pm.
Villa held the property well in the final minutes. Martinez had too much time to pick the right option in ownership, with Chiwome urgent in the hosts’ defense. It turns out that Wolves have lost all confidence after conceding the first goal and are vulnerable.
18:13
Wolves manager O’Neil will be furious that his team let the ball slip away. The Old Gold made seven shots and created a 0. 83 xG, but his misses proved costly. Villa Park went from silence to noise, and the hosts felt they could score. A moment before half-time.
6:10 p. m.
Villa have lost 3 of their last 4 Premier League games at Villa Park (winning one), as many as in Unai Emery’s first 23 games compared to the Villans (winning 18 and drawing two). In fact, so far in 2024, only Sheffield United (one) have racked up fewer home problems at the festival than their 3. However, they had 3 smart chances to score and now take the lead after a good goal from Diaby.
18:07
Goal by Moussa Diathrough
18:07
Doyle picked up the ball on the right and slipped a pass down the right to Sarabia, who was absolutely loose on the right. His low cross was cleared before the flag was raised for offside. However, Emery will be concerned that he was not marked, as the Spaniard was only offside and deserved to have done better.
18:06
Another opportunity for Villa! Bailey has ownership on the right, switches the ball to his left foot before making a cross into the box. Torres shoots a header at the target but sends his shot straight to Sa.
18:03
Semedo tries to break down the left, Rogers sticks to his player and forces the ball for a throw-in by Villa. He does it right in front of Emery, who is very happy with his defensive work.
18:01
Yellow card Youri Marion A. Tielemans
18:01
What a mistake by Watkins after a brilliant move!Diaby picked up a loose ball in the Wolves box and sent a pass to Tielemans. He needs to get it back right away, but Tielemans sends a better pass to Watkins. -one with Sa on the left side of the box but shot wide. His shot crashed into the side of the net, forcing some home fans to celebrate what they considered a first goal.
17:58
Rogers took possession down the left and passed the ball to Moreno, who sent a cross straight for a goal kick. Enthusiastic visitors have appreciated this, but Villa is going to gain momentum at the festival after an era of mainstream dominance through the Wolves.
17:56
Bailey has the ball on the right and brilliantly passes a pass to the left. Moreno tried to challenge Semedo, but the defender made a smart move and won a throw-in for his team. Villa wants to do anything to change the rumbo. su favor, as home enthusiasts have almost nothing to write home about.
17:53
SAVE! Wolves kicked the ball in from the corner, and Doyle regained ownership just outside the box before rolling it to Sarabia. He made a first left-footed shot on goal, but Martinez read his intentions and made an undeniable save.
17:52
A deep free kick from Doyle from the right, just on Villa’s side, went to Lemina on the left, but he was unable to keep his balance, allowing Konsa to cross and clear the ball for a throw-in.
17:49
Semedo played a one-two with Sarabia on the right, beating a defender before seeing his cross cleared by Torres.
17:49
Yellow Card Pablo Sarabia García
17:48
Ait-Nouri has been involved in two goals in his last three Premier League games for Wolves (one goal and one assist), as many as in his last 55 games at the festival; He did not appear in more than one crusade at the festival in 2021-22 (3). He scored moments ago and even looked to see if he was offside.
17:48
Aït-Nouri will have to score! Bueno was dominant on the right and sent a cross into the box that was sent to Ait-Nouri at the far post. He has time and area to shoot but hits Martinez directly.
17:45
Villa goes long to Watkins, who looks to fight for the ball just outside the Wolves box. Sa takes advantage of the situation and runs out of her line to flee. Very brave from the goalkeeper, who makes his 100th appearance in the Premier League.
17:44
Wolves have won three and lost just one of their last five Premier League games against groups that start the day in the top five (one draw), as many wins as in their last 31 games (six draws, 22 defeats). Gold got off to a good start, owning 66. 7% from the start. Doyle looks to win the ball back at each and every opportunity and completed 100 percent of his 17 passes.
17:42
Luiz puts the ball in the back of the net, but the goal doesn’t count!Rogers was dominant down the left and threw a clever pass to Diathrough, who slipped a deep pass to Watkins. The attacker is one-on-one with Sa, but his chip is stored in the goalkeeper’s head. Luiz smashed the bounce into the net and then raised the flag in front of Watkins, who didn’t complain.
17:38
Luiz and Bailey take a free kick down the right for Villa, and Konsa has a verbal exchange with both before entering the box. However, Bailey’s center is obviously headed.
17:37
A first chance for wolves! A corner from the right headed Watkins past Doyle, who regained ownership on the edge of dominance and put the ball in his right foot. He looks to take a quick shot into the back left corner, but it goes wide of the post. .
17:35
The referee stopped play and Sarabia went down in the Wolves area after a forged tackle. However, it temporarily got back on its feet. The visitors will be pleased to see him temporarily, especially with the injuries they have in attack.
17:34
The Wolves had maximum ownership in the early stages. Watkins and Diaby tried to win the ball back several times in the opposition half, but O’Neil’s men held it well.
17:31
Wolves start this Premier League clash. The starter will be their 18-year-old striker, Chiwome.
17:29
After squandering their first away game in the Premier League against Villa in December 2003, Wolves have alternated between a draw (four) and a win (three) in their last seven visits to Villa Park, drawing 1-1 in January last season. The groups are in the box and ready to start.
17:14
Wolves replace the team that lost 3-2 to Coventry in the FA Cup. Chiwome made his Premier League debut and replaced Fraser up front. Pedro Neto, Hee-Chan Hwang and Matheus Cunha are absent due to injuries.
17:14
Villa make two adjustments to the aspect that drew with West Ham in their last match. Carlos in Lenglet’s position in central defence, with Diaby betting ahead of Durán, who fell to the bench.
17:14
WOLVES SUBS: Matt Doherty, Boubacar Traore, Noha Lemina, Hugo Bueno, Dan Bentley, Fletcher Holman, Ty Barnett, Tawanda Chirewa, Nathan Fraser.
17:09
LOBOS (3-4-2-1): Jose Sa; Santiago Bueno, Maximiliano Kilman, Toti Gomes; Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Tommy Doyle, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Pablo Sarabia, Mario Lemina, Léon Chiwome.
17:09
ASTON VILLA SUBS: Lucas Digne, Calum Chambers, Clement Lenglet, Nicolo Zaniolo, Jhon Duran, Robin Olsen, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Tim Iroegbunam, Omari Kellyman.
17:09
ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Alex Moreno; Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Morgan Rogers; Moussa Diaby, Ollie Watkins.
17:04
Wolves are vying to qualify for a place in European football next season and are in ninth place, 3 points behind seventh-placed West Ham. Gary O’Neil’s men have been in good form since Christmas Eve and have accumulated 22 points (seven wins, one draw and 3 defeats), with only Manchester City (29), Liverpool (25) and Arsenal (24) accumulating more time. Old Gold have won four of their last six games in the most sensible season, beating in-form Fulham 2-1 in their last league game, but will be looking for their final FA Cup game just before the game. International break. They looked set for the semi-finals and a position at Wembley after leading 2-1 against Coventry City before stoppage time. However, Ellis Simms equalized in the 97th minute before Haji Wright scored the game-winning goal in the 100th minute to win the game. the Sky Blues in Molineux.
17:04
Villa are fighting for a Champions League position next season and will return to fourth place with a win over Wolves after Tottenham edged them on goal difference with a win over Luton Town last day. The Lions bounced back from their defeat by 2-1. al Manchester United with 3 consecutive wins in the top flight. However, they have only picked up one point from their last two games. The hosts lost 4-0 to rivals Spurs before drawing 1-1 with West Ham in their last match, with Nicolo Zaniolo scoring the equaliser in the 79th minute. Villa will need to get back to winning ways, but they are winless in their last six games against Wolves (D3 L3) since a 1-0 away win in December 2020. under Dean Smith.
5:00 pm.
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4:30 pm.
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