Wolverhampton Wanderers pulled off a sensational 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, moving themselves further away from the threat of setting the Premier League's all-time low points record. The win in the local derby drastically reduces Unai Emery's team's chances of fighting for the English title and complicates their efforts to secure a Champions League spot. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest secured advancement to the next rounds of European competitions.

Sensation in the Derby

Bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton defeated favored Aston Villa 2:0, saving themselves from a record-low points tally.

End of Title Dreams

The defeat for Unai Emery's team practically eliminates Aston Villa from the fight for the English title, pushing them into a battle for cup competitions.

English Duo in Europe

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa Conference League and Europa League, respectively.

The event of recent days in English football has been the sensational victory of bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers over Aston Villa, who are fighting for the highest honors. The 'Wolves' team won 2-0 thanks to two goals from Gomes, allowing the club to avoid the lowest points tally in the competition's history at this stage of the season. Relegation remains a real threat for Wolves, but their second win of the season gives fans a glimmer of hope for improvement. For the Birmingham-based team, led by manager Unai Emery, this defeat is a blow to their title ambitions, which now seem to be fading in favor of a fight for a top-five finish. Simultaneously, English clubs competed successfully on the international stage. Crystal Palace, despite a turbulent season and the uncertain future of manager Oliver Glasner, defeated Bosnian side Zrinjski Mostar 2-0, which, with a 3:1 aggregate score, secured their advancement to the round of 16 of the Europa Conference League. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, despite a 1:2 home loss to Fenerbahçe, maintained their advantage from the first leg and with a 4:2 aggregate score booked their place in the next phase of the Europa League. Manager Vítor Pereira admitted that rotating the squad while fighting on two fronts was risky, but ultimately paid off, highlighted by Callum Hudson-Odoi's goal. The rivalry between Wolverhampton and Aston Villa, known as the 'West Midlands derby', has a tradition spanning over a century, and its intensity often overrides differences stemming from the current sporting form of both teams.The situation in the Premier League table is becoming increasingly tense, especially in the relegation zone. Analyses indicate that the fight for survival will go down to the final matchday, and head-to-head clashes between the threatened teams could prove crucial. Wolverhampton's win could be a turning point for Rob Edwards's team, which is desperately trying to avoid the label of the worst team in the league's history. For Birmingham fans, the current week is a lesson in humility, forcing a revision of goals for the end of the 2025/2026 season. „I understand the significance of avoiding being the worst Premier League team.” — Rob Edwards

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the chaos at Crystal Palace and the heroism of the players despite managerial difficulties. Conservative media focus on sporting results and the tactical analysis of manager Unai Emery.

Mentioned People

  • Unai Emery — Spanish manager of Aston Villa, whose team is fighting for European cups.
  • Rob Edwards — Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers fighting to stay in the league.
  • Vítor Pereira — Manager of Nottingham Forest competing in the Europa League.
  • Oliver Glasner — Manager of Crystal Palace, whose position at the club is the subject of much speculation.
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi — Winger for Nottingham Forest, scorer of the crucial goal in the tie against Fenerbahçe.