Wolves 0 Aston Villa 1 - Matt Maher's player ratings
See how we rated Aston Villa's players in their win over Wolves.
Emi Martinez
Saved from Daniel Podence and Leander Dendoncker in the first half, before keeping his best for last with a brilliant stop to keep out the latter’s volley. A match-defining moment.
Unbeatable 8
Matty Cash
A confident performance from the right-back, who made several key interventions in defence and showed a willingness to get forward. Picked up his fifth booking of the season and will miss Burnley.
Willing 7
Ezri Konsa
Barring one sliced first-half clearance, this was another assured performance from a player who looks more at home in the Premier League with each passing match. Growing in stature.
Composed 7
Tyrone Mings
The England international struggled at Molineux last season, but this was a performance more akin to the kind Villa supporters have come to know and love. A rock at the back.
Rock 8
Matt Targett
Another player who experienced a tough time against Wolves last season, but was much improved here. Ensured Adama Traore’s influence on the match was sporadic.
Assured 7
John McGinn
Pushed into a more advanced role than in previous weeks, the Scot looked to get up in support of Villa’s attacking trio. In the box to win the stoppage-time penalty.
Busy 7
Douglas Luiz
The Brazil international’s late sending-off summed up a rather erratic performance in which he was uncharacteristically loose on the ball. Worked hard, but below his usual standards.
Disappointing 5
Jacob Ramsey
A steady if unspectacular full debut from the teenager, though neither did he look out of place. Showed composure in key moments, not least stoppage time as Villa saw out the win.
Encouraging 6
Bertrand Traore
In a Villa team which is now generally well organised and disciplined, the Burkina Faso international is something of a maverick. Some bright moments, some bad ones.
Unpredictable 5
Ollie Watkins
Another game without a goal for the striker, yet his work-rate was key to Villa’s overall performance. Brought a sharp save from Rui Patricio with one second-half effort.
Tireless 6
Jack Grealish
Villa’s skipper showed flashes of his quality and was as composed on the ball as ever, but this ranked among his quieter outings of the season. Well shacked by Nelson Semedo.
Quiet 6
Substitutes
Anwar El Ghazi 7 (for Traore, 75), Marveloua Nakamba (for Ramsey, 90+5). Subs not used: Hause, Guilbert, Elmohamady, Hourihane, Steer (gk).
