Aston Villa welcomed Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 36th minute when Moussa Diaby found the back of the net. Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Ezri Konsa finally killed the game off in the 65th minute as Aston Villa cruised to an impressive 2-0 win in front of their home supporters.
Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player performed during the clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
GK: Emiliano Martinez – 7.5/10
Martinez made some solid saves at the back and secured a crucial clean sheet at Villa Park.
RB: Ezri Konsa – 8/10
He caught the eye at times in both halves and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the 65th minute.
CB: Diego Carlos – 6.5/10
The Brazilian talent kept things solid at the back and earned an important clean sheet this evening.
CB: Pau Torres – 7/10
Torres did what was required of him on the defensive end of the field and won a couple of aerial duels.
LB: Alex Moreno – 6.5/10
The Spaniard did his fair share of defending and was replaced after the hour mark.
RW: Leon Bailey – 7/10
Bailey was a constant menace in the final third but there was no goal for him.
CM: Youri Tielemans – 7/10
He made two decent chances up top and was strong in the air.
CM: Douglas Luiz – 7/10
The Brazilian talent made two decent runs with the ball. Luiz offered solid protection for his teammates at the back.
LW: Morgan Rogers – 7/10
He completed a handful of dangerous dribbles in the opponent’s half.
ST: Moussa Diaby – 8/10
Diaby scored the opening goal in the 36th minute and picked up an assist for setting up Konsa’s goal.
ST: Ollie Watkins – 6/10
Watkins was quiet in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
Substitutes:
ST: Jhon Duran – 6/10
There was no goal for him.
LB: Lucas Digne – 6.5/10
He made one decent chance from the left flank.
RW: Nicolo Zaniolo – 6.5/10
Zaniolo was a real threat on the offensive end of the field.
CM: Tim Iroegbunam – N/A
RB: Kaine Kesler-Hayden – N/A
