Ultimately, goals from Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa and substitute Jhon Duran were responsible for delivering the victory which ensured Aston Villa’s impressive start to the new Premier League season continues.

Unai Emery admits Villa’s first-half performance did not meet his standards - The home side hit back to see off Wolves.

Unai Emery has come in for criticism from the Dutch media for his handling of left-back Ian Maatsen. Following an impressive loan with Borussia Dortmund last season — where he helped Die Schwarzgelben reach the Champions League final — Maatsen completed a big-money move from Chelsea in the summer.

Unai Emery admits Aston Villa's first half performance against Wolves was the worst since he has been in charge of the club, but was delighted with his side's response to win 3-1 win at Villa Park.

Ollie Watkins Fit for Wolves Derby as Unai Emery Confirms No Injury ConcernsAston Villa are gearing up for their highly anticipated derby against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the latest update on

Unai Emery revealed how a half-time team talk helped spark Villa’s comeback to beat Wolves. Villa trailed to Matheus Cunha’s opener at the break and the boss described the first half performance as the worst 45 minutes of his reign.

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"100%" - Unai Emery Provides Ollie Watkins Fitness Update Ahead of Aston Villa's Clash with Wolves by Tyrone Johnson on Sep 20, 2024 for EPLindex.com

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is “100 per cent” fit to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, his head coach Unai Emery has said. The 28-year-old was substituted off in the 60th minute of Tuesday’s three-goal Champions League victory at Young Boys and was seen holding ice to his leg muscles on the substitute’s bench.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, speaking to Match of the Day: "We want to win matches easier than we did. We are showing how difficult it is to win in the Premier League - last week against Everton [0-2 to win 3-2].