Villa Aim High as Wolves Fight for Survival in Intense Derby Clash
Aston Villa’s meeting with Wolves today feels like one of those matches where both teams walk in with completely different energies. On one side, you have Villa — a team riding a wave of confidence, winning six of their last seven Premier League games. On the other, Wolves arrive still searching for their very first win of the season, carrying an uncomfortable amount of pressure on their shoulders. It’s the kind of derby where emotions run high, stories unfold in real time, and anything can happen… but the odds are very clearly stacked one way.
Villa’s recent form has been nothing short of impressive. They’ve put together a run that has pushed them into the top four, and if things fall their way today, they could even climb toward third place. Their performances at Villa Park have been especially remarkable — just one loss in their last 24 league matches. That kind of home record naturally builds confidence, and you can sense that belief running through the squad. Unai Emery has them playing sharp, aggressive football again, turning what started as a shaky season into something far more promising.
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A big part of that resurgence has come from their attacking players stepping up at the right time. Morgan Rogers has been on fire lately, involved in goal after goal, scoring a brace against Leeds and even curling in a stunning free-kick not long ago. Then there’s Donyell Malen, who seems to be hitting peak form right when Villa need him most. Six goals so far in all competitions — and two of those coming midweek in Europe — show how influential he has become. Emery himself said Malen has “been getting fitter and fitter,” and it’s showing every time he steps on the pitch.
Wolves, meanwhile, are in a completely different place. Their season has been rough — just two points from 12 matches, no wins, and real difficulty creating chances. Rob Edwards has only just taken over as manager, and while new bosses often bring an energy shift, he faces a massive challenge in trying to spark life into a team that has struggled for months. Even their shot conversion has been worrying, with only one of their recent eight attempts landing on target. Still, Edwards insists belief exists in the dressing room, even if their situation is one of the toughest in the league.
To make things harder, Wolves’ current trajectory has pundits raising alarm bells. Alan Shearer went as far as saying he fears they could even threaten Derby County’s infamous lowest-ever Premier League points total. That’s how severe their slide has become. Yet, this is a derby — and derbies have a strange tendency to produce surprises. Wolves have actually beaten Villa six times since 2019, so history isn’t entirely against them.
One team aims to climb higher. The other is desperate not to sink any deeper. And in derby football, that contrast often fuels the drama we love.
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