Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa get the match underway from the kick-off!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa make three changes from the side that lost 1-0 to Arsenal last time out, with an alteration in each department. The defensive switch sees Digne replace Young at left-back, while in midfield - Sanson is preferred to Luiz. The final change in attack sees Buendia make way for Bailey.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Wolves make four changes from the XI that lost 3-2 to Leeds before the international break. Saiss is dropped to the bench in favour of Kilman in defence, while Ruben Neves’ injury sees him replaced by Marcal. The final two swaps are in attack, where the red-carded Raul Jimenez, as well as Ait Nouri, make way for Trincao and Silva.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA SUBS: Tim Iroegbunam, Bertrand Traore, Calum Chambers, Emiliano Buendia, Douglas Luiz, Carney Chukwuemeka, Robin Olsen, Ashley Young.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA XI (4-3-2-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matthew Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; John McGinn, Morgan Sanson, Jacob Ramsey; Leon Bailey, Philippe Coutinho; Ollie Watkins.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
WOLVES SUBS: John Ruddy, Nelson Semedo, Hwang Hee-Chan, Rayan Ait Nouri, Pedro Neto, Chiquinho, Luke Cundle, Tote Gomes, Romain Saiss.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
WOLVES XI (3-5-2): Jose Sa; Max Kilman, Conor Coady, Willy Boly; Daniel Podence, Joao Moutinho, Marcal, Leander Dendoncker, Jonny; Francisco Trincao, Fabio Silva.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
With 15 minutes to go before kick-off, let’s take a look at how the two sides are lining up - starting with our hosts!
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