The football action in the West Midlands has produced some big stories. Aston Villa continue their push for Europe, Wolves faced another Premier League test, and Birmingham City continue to dominate in League One. Let’s break down the key talking points from the weekend.
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00:00Unai Emre has warned that Aston Villa's push for Champions League football remains challenging,
00:07even after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
00:11Marco Asensio's 89th-minute winner secured three crucial points, having earlier cancelled
00:17out Enzo Fernandes' opener, both goals set up by Marcus Rashford.
00:23The win moved Villa to seventh, just two points off fourth-placed Manchester City.
00:27Mateus Cunha proved his quality once again, scoring the decisive goal in Wolves' 1-0 win
00:33over Bournemouth.
00:34The Brazilians' 13th league goal of the season secured victory against a 10-man Bournemouth
00:39side.
00:40Despite second-half adjustments, Bournemouth struggled to break down a disciplined Wolves
00:44defence.
00:45And Birmingham City were left frustrated after Lyndon Dykes missed a golden opportunity in
00:51a 0-0 draw with Reading.
00:53Manager Chris Davis acknowledged the poor pitch conditions, but insisted his side should
00:59have done better.