Aston Villa v Wolves: Premier League – live | Premier League

March 30, 2024

Referee: Paul Tierney.

Assistants: Scott Ledger and Steve Meredith.

Fourth official: Matt Donohue.

VAR: Peter Bankes.

Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh.

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Aston Villa: Martinez, Konsa, Diego Carlos, Torres, Alex Moreno, Bailey, Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Rogers, Diaby, Watkins.

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Subs: Digne, Chambers, Lenglet, Zaniolo, Duran, Olsen, Kesler-Hayden, Iroegbunam, Kellyman.

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Wolves: Jose Sa, Santiago Bueno, Kilman, Gomes, Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Doyle, Ait Nouri, Sarabia, Mario Lemina, Chiwome.

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Subs: Holman, Doherty, Traore, Noha Lemina, Hugo Bueno, Bentley, Barnett, Chirewa, Fraser.

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Villa are without full-back Matty Cash, who is out injured, while their influential midfielder John McGinn sits out the second game of a three-match ban following his shocking tackle on Destiny Odogie during his siude’s defeat atr the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia all remain out.

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For Wolves, Hwang Hee-chan and Pedro Neto are both out with hamstring injuries, while the fitness of Craig Dawson and Jean-Ricner Bellegard is also in doubt. Matheus Cunha is reported to have recovered from a thigh injury and is available for selection.

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Without a win in two Premier League games, one of which was a hiding at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa remain in fourth place, three points ahead of a Tottenham Hotspur side that is currently drawing with Luton Town and will have a game in hand by close of play in today’s Premier League schedule.

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They welcome Wolves to Villa Park on a day when Unai Emery will be hoping to mastermind victory against the team from Molineux for the first time in seven attempts. With trips to Arsenal and Manchester City to come in the first two weeks in April, it is a conspicuous blot on the Spaniard’s copybook that he will be eager to erase.

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Wolves come into this game having had two weeks to stew on the late, late smash-and-grab inflicted upon them by Coventry City in the FA Cup quarter-final. Unbeaten against Villa in six matches, they will be confident of extending that run in what has been an excellent season under Gary O’Neil. Kick-off at Villa Park is at 5.30pm (GMT).

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important events

tonight’s match officials

Referee: Paul Tierney.
assistant: Scott Ledger and Steve Meredith.
Fourth official: Matt Donahue.
VAR: Peter Banks.
Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh.

Paul Tierney will be the man in the middle for tonight’s game at Villa Park. Photo: Louis Vieira/AP

Aston Villa vs Wolves lineup

Aston Villa: Martinez, Konsa, Diego Carlos, Torres, Alex Moreno, Bailey, Tielemans, Douglas Ruiz, Rodgers, Diaby, Watkins.

sub: Digne, Chambers, Lenglet, Zaniolo, Duran, Olsen, Kessler-Hayden, Irogbunam, Kerryman.

Wolf: Jose Sa, Santiago Bueno, Kilman, Gomez, Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomez, Doyle, Aito Nouri, Sarabia, Mario Lemina, Chiwome.

sub: Holman, Doherty, Traore, Noja Lemina, Hugo Bueno, Bentley, Barnett, Chirewa, Fraser.

early team news

Villa are without full-back Matty Cash through injury, while powerful midfielder John McGinn has been ruled out for three games after making a shocking tackle on Destiny O’Dogie in the side’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. He missed the second game of his suspension. Boubacar Kamara, Tyron Mings and Emi Buendia remain absent.

Wolves are without Hwang Hee-chan and Pedro Neto with hamstring injuries, while the fitness of Craig Dawson and Jean-Richner Bellegarde is also questionable. Matheus Cunha has reportedly recovered from a thigh injury and is available for selection.

Premier League: Aston Villa v Wolves

Without a win in two Premier League games, one of which was at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa remain in fourth place, with Tottenham Hotspur currently in a draw with Luton Town. He has a 3 point lead over the team. Today’s Premier League schedule will see hands played before the end of the match.

They welcome Wolves to Villa Park on a day when manager Unai Emery hopes to secure his first win in his seventh attempt against the Molineux side. With trips to Arsenal and Manchester City coming up in the first two weeks of April, he will be hoping to erase a glaring stain on the Spaniard’s copybook.

Wolves went into this game having spent two weeks stewing over the late smash and grab handed to them by Coventry City in the FA Cup quarter-finals. They are unbeaten in six games against Villa and will be confident of building on what has been an excellent season under manager Gary O’Neill. Kick-off at Villa Park is 5:30pm (GMT).