Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa: Emery's side falter again after European fixture

There are few certainties in life but Aston Villa's failure to win after playing in the Champions League is becoming one of them.

Unai Emery's side have been unable to get three points in a league game straight after a match in Europe's top-tier competition on seven occasions this season - three home draws and four away defeats.

Villa finished eighth in the league phase of the Champions League after beating Celtic 4-2, and will be relieved to avoid two extra play-off games as a result.

The defeat means Villa remain eighth in the Premier League table.

They have to become more consistent if they want to return to European competition next season, especially when the likes of Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Bournemouth are above them and having brilliant seasons.

Emery's displeasure was clear at half-time as he made four substitutions with Donyell Malen the most impactful.

The Dutch international almost made a swift impact after he was introduced, but his first Villa goal was ruled out for offside in a frustrating evening for Villa.