Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a surprising 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, snapping a four-match losing streak and climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde set the tone early, finding the net in the 12th minute with a sharp finish at the near post after Pablo Sarabia’s well-placed pass.
Matheus Cunha then sealed the win in second-half stoppage time, ensuring a crucial three points for the hosts.
The result provided a significant boost for Wolves, especially as fellow relegation contenders Ipswich Town and Leicester City suffered defeats.
Meanwhile, Villa—fresh off securing a Champions League round of 16 spot—remained in eighth place, missing a chance to cut their gap to fourth-placed Manchester City from four points to one.
Despite making four halftime substitutions and having a goal ruled out in the second half, Unai Emery’s side couldn’t break down a resilient Wolves defense.
