TREZEGUET PULLS ONE BACK!!! 2-1! A lifeline for Villa as Trezeguet drills past Patricio and Saiss was unable to stop the ball from crossing the line.
90' +1
Jonny gets yellow.
Jonny is booked for blocking Trezeguet, who was threatening to break away with pace.
90'
P. Cutrone enters the game and replaces R. Jiménez.
Jimenez is given a rousing reception as he is substituted in the last few moments. He is replaced by Patrick Cutrone.
86'
João Moutinho gets yellow.
That timely intervention was Neves' last contribution in this game as he goes off to be replaced by Ryan Bennett.
Moutinho is booked after he was a second too late with his sliding challenge.
85'
R. Bennett enters the game and replaces Rúben Neves.
84'
R. Jiménez has scored a goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers! Assist by Adama Traoré.
JIMENEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2-0 TO WOLVES! That could be the goal that settles the West Midlands derby! A well-timed Neves challenge launches a quickfire counter with Traore embarking on a trademark run from inside his own half. He then pulls the ball across for Jimenez, who calmly sweeps into the far corner.
Traore was the provider with a magnificent run before showing the presence of mind to pick out Jimenez, who did the rest.
83'
Pedro Neto enters the game and replaces Diogo Jota.
Jota is given a generous reception from the Wolves fans as he makes his way off to be replaced by Pedro Neto.
81'
Trezeguet delivers a low ball into the box and it narrowly evades Wesley and Coady, but Dendoncker is well-placed to clear the danger.
79'
The visitors are beginning to turn up the pressure as we approach the final 10 minutes at Molineux. However, the Wolves defence continue to stand firm.
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77'
Villa threaten down the left and McGinn arrives late to meet a deep cross, but the Wolves defence are well-positioned to make an important block.
74'
Diogo Jota gets yellow.
Jota is shown a yellow card after taking his protests towards the linesman too far following a decision not going in his favour.
71'
Another injury concern for Villa as Mings stays down holding his groin. Smith looks concerned fearing his side potentially going down to 10 men, but the visitors' skipper gets back to his feet.
69'
H. Lansbury enters the game and replaces M. Nakamba.
Villa make their final change as Henri Lansbury replaces Nakamba.
67'
We are now into the final quarter of the game at Molineux. Wolves still lead by a goal to nil and, as things stand, would move into the top half of the Premier League table.
64'
A good switch of play finds Trezeguet in space down the left side. However, Wolves recover with a combination of Dendoncker and Moutinho stopping him in his tracks.
57'
Having waited so long for a clear chance in this game, Villa must take them if they are to find a way back into this game.
51'
Wolves threaten again with Jimenez leading the charge on this occasion. The Mexican gets his shot away but it deflects wide off Mings.
47'
Villa make a bright start to the second half and a deep cross falls kindly for Taylor to strike. However, the Wales international's shot is always rising.
46'
Wolves get the ball rolling once more!
45' +5
HALF-TIME: WOLVES 1-0 ASTON VILLA
45' +3
N. Taylor enters the game and replaces M. Targett.
Appearing to be struggling following that earlier knock to the head, Targett is unable to carry on. He goes off to be replaced by Neil Taylor.
41'
Rúben Neves has scored a goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers! Assist by João Moutinho.
With everybody waiting for a ball into the box, Moutinho showed great awareness to pull it back for Neves, who had all the time in the world to pick his spot and hit the jackpot.
NEVES!!!!!!! 1-0 TO WOLVES! A trademark strike from Neves puts the hosts in front. Moutinho deliberately pulls the free-kick back to his fellow Portuguese midfielder, who has time to place a precise first-time strike beyond the helpless dive of Nyland.
40'
T. Mings gets yellow.
Mings is booked for a late challenge on Traore, who was threatening to get in behind down the right side.
38'
Jota shows good strength to get away from Elmohamady in the Villa area, but Nyland is quickly out of goal to close the angle.
30'
At the other end, Villa look to ask questions of the Wolves defence. A cross from the left is met by the head of Wesley, but he is unable to generate the required power and direction and Patricio gathers.
27'
M. Nakamba gets yellow.
Nakamba is shown a yellow card for an infringement around 40 yards from Villa's goal.
22'
What a waste! Wolves break with Jota leading the charge. The Portuguese international drives into the heart of the Villa defence, but overhits his attempted through ball for Traore and a great chance for the hosts goes begging.
19'
Jimenez gets his first sight at goal after the ball breaks kindly for him in the box. However, the Wolves number nine can only drag his shot wide of the target.
18'
Traore's pace is causing plenty of problems for Villa down the right side. The Spanish winger has been called up for international duty this week and will want to celebrate with a positive performance today.
14'
An injury to his right achilles has forced Steer off for Villa. With the likes of Grealish already on the sidelines, another injury concern is the last thing that Smith would have wanted.
12'
R. Saïss gets yellow.
Saiss goes into the referee's notebook for pulling down McGinn, who was threatening to counter.
10'
F. Guilbert gets yellow.
Guilbert is shown the first yellow card of the game for a foul on Jota.
8'
Ø. Nyland enters the game and replaces J. Steer.
Steer is unable to continue in this game and is helped off the field by the Villa medical team. He is replaced in goal by Orjan Nyland.
4'
The hosts continue to threaten early on as Coady picks out Doherty with a terrific diagonal ball. The full-back cuts inside and gets his shot away, but it is deflected behind for a corner.
3'
Wolves begin on the front foot and Traore has an early chance to show his pace down the right side. He gets a cross in but it is cleared by Nakamba.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and Villa get this West Midlands derby underway.
Wolves are currently on a six-match unbeaten run and could move into the top half with victory today. Meanwhile, Villa are aiming to bounce back having suffered two consecutive defeats, but will climb above their opponents with a win.
Hello everyone and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League clash between Wolves and Aston Villa at Molineux.
SUBS: John Ruddy, Ryan Bennett, Max Kilman, Ruben Vinagre, Taylor Perry, Pedro Neto, Patrick Cutrone.
ASTON VILLA (4-3-3): Jed Steer; Frederic Guilbert, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings (captain), Matt Targett; John McGinn, Marvelous Nkamba, Douglas Luiz; Anwar El Ghazi, Wesley, Trezeguet.
SUBS: Orjan Nyland, Ahmed Elmohamady, James Chester, Neil Taylor, Henri Lansbury, Conor Hourihane, Jonathan Kodjia.
The players are coming out onto the field and kick-off is just moments away.
Wolves will look to press home their advantage in the second half, but Villa must try to respond after struggling to gain a foothold in the game during the first period.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
Both sides return to action after the international break. Wolves will be aiming to extend their seven-match unbeaten run away at Bournemouth, while Villa look to end their losing run at home to Newcastle United.
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