Aston Villa 2-0 Wolves: Diaby & Konsa score as Emery's side move back into top 4

Ezri Konsa ended a memorable week by scoring his first goal since 2021 as Aston Villa overcame their bogey side and reclaimed fourth spot from Tottenham who had won earlier in the day.

Konsa, who won his first England caps against Brazil and Belgium in the recent international break, sealed Villa’s win with a dinked cross that was intended for Jhon Duran at the far post but sailed over Jose Sa instead.

His fortuitous goal midway through the second half added to Moussa Diaby’s power-packed opener and ensured Villa enjoyed their first win over Wolves in seven attempts, and their first at Villa Park in the Premier League since a young Gareth Barry scored in 2003.

The only cloud was a disappointing evening for Konsa’s England team-mate Ollie Watkins who missed a good chance before the interval and didn’t reappear for the second half.

Wolves showed plenty of promise with 18-year-old Leo Chiwome making his Premier League debut up front but their season is in danger of petering out in mid-table.

Spurs’ late winner against Luton had temporarily knocked Villa out of the guaranteed Champions League places.

But surprisingly given what was at stake, it was the visitors who started the more brightly.

They also had the best chance in the opening 20 minutes when Santiago Bueno’s cross reached Rayan Ait-Nouri at the far post before the defender’s shot was blocked by Emi Martinez’s left leg.

Watkins, whose Euro place has been questioned after drawing a couple of blanks for his country, had a glorious chance to bounce back after 28 minutes when he was released by Youri Tielemans.

If filled with confidence, he might have taken the chance first time. Instead, he delayed as Santiago Bueno came across, and his touch took him wide so the final shot