Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa 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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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Lemina received a good ovation from the Wolves fans as he embarked on the long walk to the dressing room. He will miss Wolves' trip to Bournemouth after the international break.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Luiz sends a wild 30-yard strike well wide. Villa still have seven minutes to play against numerically depleted opponents – can they make it count?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Yellow 2nd/RC Mario René Junior Lemina
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
BIG CHANCE! Watkins gets in behind Doherty inside the Wolves area before pulling the trigger… but he only hits the side netting! There's a brief VAR check to ascertain whether Doherty clipped the England striker, but that is swiftly cleared.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Wow, we weren't expecting that! There will be 12 minutes of stoppage time at Molineux! Injuries to the likes of Hwang, Zaniolo and Ait-Nouri have contributed to that total.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
The home fans are urging their team on as Traore almost intercepts a lax pass from Martinez. Silva is then penalised for a foul as he looks to chase a long ball down the left channel.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Kilman slices a clearance to give Zaniolo a second chance to cross from the left, but the Wolves captain recovers to block the delivery at source, then Zaniolo fouls Semedo in the corner.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Doherty steps inside after taking down Toti's pass before shaping to shoot… but a white shirt gets a foot in and Silva fouls Bailey as they contest the loose ball.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
We're into the last five minutes here as Villa restart the game through Martinez, and it's still all to play for between these Midlands rivals!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Silva replaces Hwang as O'Neil makes his fourth substitution.
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