The Premier League’s bottom club Wolves stunned third-placed Aston Villa with a 2-0 win at Molineux thanks to goals from Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes.
In a wet West Midlands derby in Wolverhampton, the home side showed more appetite for the fight throughout as Villa struggled to impose themselves. Joao Gomes’ fine finish set up the win, and his namesake Rodrigo sealed it on the break deep into stoppage-time.
The victory for Rob Edwards’ side means they overhaul Derby’s all-time Premier League low points haul, ending any lingering fears of that particular ignominy and bringing some long-awaited joy and relief for the home supporters – at the expense of their neighbours.
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Rodrigo Gomes sealed victory against Villa with a 97th-minute counter!
Villa had probed in the first half without causing Wolves too many problems. The out-of-form Ollie Watkins had a shot blocked. Pau Torres headed wide. Douglas Luiz volleyed at Jose Sa. Wolves’ best opening came when the returning Toti Gomes miscued his shot.
Unai Emery tried to ignite things with a double change on the hour but it was Wolves who found the breakthrough following a slick attacking move out of kilter with their miserable season. Adam Armstrong’s cute lay-off was perfect for Joao Gomes to fire home.
Chants of ‘1-0 to the Championship’ rang out around Molineux and though Villa pushed, finally introducing Tammy Abraham, Wolves defended bravely and scored the next goal with just about the last kick as substitute Rodrigo Gomes beat Emi Martinez on the break.
Wolves remain doomed but could enjoy inflicting a major blow on their neighbours whose form has dipped ahead of a big clash with Chelsea on Wednesday. Manchester United could be ahead of them by then, the grip on a top-four finish loosened.
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