"Wolves have not lost at home against their Midlands rivals since 2020 and generally have a decent record in this fixture when it's played at Molineux. After a slump in form Unai Emery's side are no longer looking up the table and instead have a resurgent Manchester United breathing uncomfortably down their neck."
"Four goals in their last five games have been enough to earn one two draws, two defeats and one win. Out of the FA Cup and handed a testing tie against Lille in the Europa League, the next month is going to be crucial in determining the outcome of Villa's season."
"For Rob Edwards' team, the rest of this season should be about creating enough of a platform to come straight back up. Edwards needs to find positivity in performances and get as many points on the board as possible, even if it all feels a little futile."
Aston Villa travel to Wolverhampton for a Midlands derby against a team unbeaten at home against Villa since 2020. Villa's form has deteriorated significantly, scoring only four goals in their last five games with one win, two draws, and two defeats. Manchester United now threatens their European position. Wolves, under Rob Edwards, have earned eight of their ten points in recent matches and seek to build momentum for potential promotion. Villa manager Unai Emery acknowledged his team didn't deserve their reverse fixture victory, providing interesting pre-match motivation. The fixture represents a critical moment for both sides' seasons.
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