Wolves v Aston Villa: Matt Maher preview

Express & Star chief sports writer Matt Maher previews Friday's derby between Wolves and Villa.

Maher was at Bodymoor Heath for Unai Emery's pre-match press conference, where the manager spoke ahead of the visit to Molineux.

Villa can move nine points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea with a win.

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