Aston Villa floored 2-0 at Wolves as Emery defends display
After Wolves beat Villa 2-0, Unai Emery hails a ‘fantastic’ season, says Villa dominated first half and top-five push remains in their hands despite fatigue.
Villa start Watkins with Sancho, Buendia and Rogers behind; Torres and Digne return. Wolves bring in Toti and Joao Gomes, with Tolu Arokodare benched. Kick-off 20:00 GMT at Molineux.
Preview tips predicted XIs for Wolves v Villa at Molineux on 27 Feb, with Villa 3rd and Wolves 20th. Focus on form, xGI standouts and likely selections ahead of FPL Gameweek 28.
Villa lose 2-0 at Wolves as Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes score. Ezri Konsa confronts away fans at full-time before being restrained. Emery urges unity, saying Villa need supporters to keep top-four bid.
Villa scout Genk v Dinamo Zagreb. Targets named include Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Yaimar Medina and Kos Karetsas, with ball‑playing centre-back Smets viewed as a likely option.
Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes strike as bottom club Wolves beat Villa 2-0. Emery’s 100th win bid stalls, Champions League push dented. Morgan Rogers urges focus after a controlled but blunt display.
Report claims Villa have an option to buy Douglas Luiz for €28.5m. Juventus hope Champions League qualification will persuade Villa to make the move permanent, with potential €3.5m add-ons.
Louie Barry, 22, shines at Stockport but struggles in Championship loans. With two years left on his Villa deal, a summer sale is likely as the club aim to cash in after limited first-team chances.
Villa lose 2-0 at Wolves. Ezri Konsa shines with 99% passing and strong duels, but Ollie Watkins struggles with one shot and 24 touches. Martinez 5, Konsa 8, Watkins 3 among ratings.
Watkins is out of form with eight goals and a five-game drought. He signed to 2030 on about £130k a week, but a summer exit in 2026 is floated if Emery replaces him.
Joao Gomes lashes in a superb opener for Wolves against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
