JAKARTA – Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Week 31 of the Premier League at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Saturday, thanks to goals from Jonny Castro and an own goal from Ashley Young.
Aston Villa pulled back in the 86th minute with a penalty from Ollie Watkins after the England forward had been fouled by Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa.
The addition of these three points makes Wolves move up to seventh place in the Premier League standings with 49 points from 31 matches, while Aston Villa are still stuck in 9th position with 36 points, according to Premier League records.
In this match, Wolves took the initiative to attack first and were able to score through Jonny Castro's shot after getting a wild ball in the Aston Villa penalty box which made the score 1-0.
After this goal, both teams continued to play open and looking for goals, but unfortunately for Aston Villa, full-back Lucas Digne suffered an injury and was replaced by Ashley Young in the 13th minute.
Wolves were able to double their lead in the 36th minute after a cross from Marcal could not be anticipated well by Ashley Young and made it 2-0 for Wolves who lasted until the break.
In the second half, both teams continued to play open games and Aston Villa could only reduce the deficit in the 86th minute after being awarded a penalty.
Starting from the violation of Ollie Watkins in the forbidden box by Jose Sa, the English striker was able to carry out his duties well and made the score change to 1-2 which lasted until the game was over.
Leeds United hold SouthamptonLeeds United held Southampton to a 1-1 draw in Week 31 of the Premier League at Elland Road Stadium, Yorkshire, Saturday local time.
Leeds United had taken the lead in the 29th minute when Jack Harrison found the ball gag from goalkeeper Fraser Forster, while Southampton hit back with a free kick from James Ward-Prowse in the 49th minute.
This draw keeps Leeds United in 16th place in the Premier League standings with 31 points from 29 matches, on the other hand, Southampton is in 11th place with 36 points from 30 matches.
Brighton to a goalless draw against NorwichBrighton and Hove Albion played a goalless draw against Norwich City in Week 31 of the Premier League at the Amex Stadium, Brighton, Saturday local time.
In this match, Brighton dominated the game with 64 per cent possession and 31 shots on goal, but were unable to capitalize on their chances to keep Graham Potter's side unable to score.
It was recorded that of the 31 kicks released, only four could meet the target, while Norwich City only had 6 shots and none of them were on target.
This draw makes Brighton still in 13th place in the Premier League standings with 34 points from 30 matches, while Norwich still have not moved from the bottom position with a score of 18 points.
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