Wolves player ratings vs Aston Villa: Joao Moutinho stars and Fabio Silva takes his chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers reigned supreme as kings of the Midlands by beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Molineux.

Jonny Castro Otto fired Wolves into a sixth minute lead before an own goal from Ashley Young doubled the lead 10 minutes before half-time. Wolves had further chances to extend their lead before the break, but Francisco Trincao and Leander Dendoncker missed gilt-edged chances.

Ollie Watkins pulled one back from the penalty spot with five minutes to go, but Wolves held on to complete a double over Villa following their 3-2 comeback win at Villa Park in October. The victory sees Wolves temporarily reclaim seventh spot from West Ham, who play Everton on Sunday.

Portuguese shot-stopper Sa commanded his area exceptionally well and produced a couple of good saves to deny Bailey, Coutinho and Watkins. Watkins did eventually beat Sa from the penalty spot after a coming together with the goalkeeper.

The Ivory Coast international barely got out of first gear on a day where Wolves completely outclassed their West Midlands neighbours. When he’s on top form Boly is a guaranteed starter for Wolves, and he seems to be returning to his 2020 levels after form and fitness issues.

Coady dictated so much of Wolves’ play in the first half with precise passing and perfect positional play. He’s spent the last two weeks training with Watkins and he was well equipped to deal with everything the Villa striker threw at him.

Kilman’s stint on the bench seems to have worked. The 24-year-old is back to his imperious best and made a mockery of Gareth Southgate’s decision to select Tyrone Mings ahead of him in his latest England squad.

How good is it to see Jonny back in the team and enjoying his football? After 18 months of injury hell, Jonny has