Wolves edge past Aston Villa after Jose Sa denies Amadou Onana late on

Wolves 1-0 Aston Villa

Wolves secured a dramatic victory over Midlands rivals Aston Villa after goalkeeper Jose Sa produced a stunning save deep into stoppage time to deny Amadou Onana.

Gary O’Neil’s side claimed all three points at Molineux in a tense Premier League encounter.

The hosts looked set to concede a heartbreaking equaliser in the 97th minute when the ball fell to the Belgian midfielder inside the box.

Onana connected cleanly with the strike, which appeared destined to snatch a point for Unai Emery’s visitors.

However, the Portuguese shot-stopper reacted instinctively to tip the effort away and preserve the clean sheet.

Derby drama at Molineux

It was a moment of redemption for Sa, who ensured the narrow 1-0 lead remained intact until the final whistle.

Aston Villa had pushed forward relentlessly in the closing stages searching for a breakthrough against their local rivals.

Morgan Rogers had been influential for the visitors throughout the contest, but they could not find a way past the resolute home defence.

The victory provides a significant boost for the Molineux club as they look to climb the league standings.

Villa frustrated in stoppage time

For the Villans, the defeat represents a missed opportunity to consolidate their position in the hunt for European places.

Emery’s side dominated possession in the latter stages but lacked the clinical edge required to beat Sa.

The heroic intervention from the Wolves number one will likely be remembered as one of the defining moments of the season for the home faithful.