Wolves avoid unwanted record with win over local rivals Villa

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes scored his first goal of the season as the bottom side defeated visitors Aston Villa 2-0 in the West Midlands derby on Friday to ensure they will not go down as the worst side in Premier League history.

Villa stay third on 51 points from 28 games, six above fifth-placed Chelsea,after winningonly three of their last 10 league matches. Wolves have 13 points from 29 games, beating Derby County’s record low total of 11 points in 2007-08.

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