Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Only one place back of Wolves but a distant 10 points behind, Aston Villa have also struggled with recent form, losing back-to-back Premier League matches after a run of three straight wins without conceding. Coach Steven Gerrard has some work to do if he wishes to arrest his side’s poor form, as the Villains have only won one of their last five meetings with Wolves (1-0 in 2020).
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Wolves are tasked with a tough test in their return to domestic action, as Bruno Lage’s side welcome Aston Villa to Molineux - with just one place separating the two in the table. Despite suffering three defeats in their last five matches, today’s hosts remain hopeful of a European place come the end of the season, with just five points separating fifth-place Tottenham from Wolves in eighth.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
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