Here is a breakdown of the Villa’s best and worst performers in terms of ratings and statistics vs Wolves, with Petrov, Herd and Collins impressing.
Player Ratings
Shay Given – 6.5 – another fairly quiet day at the office after busy debut
Chris Herd – 7.5 – grew into the game well to deal with Jarvis/Hunt threat. Offered in attacking sense and went close. Hugely encouraging
James Collins – 7 – improved distribution, solid when needed but little to do defensively
Richard Dunne – 7 – more involved than Collins at the back. Strong in the air
Stephen Warnock – 6.5 – another decent defensive shift but less involved in attacking sense
Stiliyan Petrov – 7.5 – looked more creative in the centre, slightly more advanced and benefitted
Fabian Delph – 6 – first sign of weakness in the new season. Prone to lunging in. Booked
Charles N’Zogbia – 7 – served as a decent attacking threat. More confident to have a crack
Emile Heskey – 6.5 – worked hard as ever and unlucky with effort in the first half
Gabby Agbonlahor – 7 – looked bright for second game running and caused Stearman plenty of problems
Darren Bent – 6 – very quiet on the day, just 1 shot off target
Subs
Barry Bannan – 6.5 – decent again upon arrival, adds creativity without conceding possession too often
Marc Albrighton – no time
Player Statistics
Most Shots: Charles N’Zogbia (5 attempts, 1 on target), Chris Herd (3 attempts, 1 on target)
Most Aerial Duels Won: Emile Heskey (Won 5 of 7), Richard Dunne (Won 3 of 4)
Most Touches: Stiliyan Petrov (75), Chris Herd (69)
Most passes: Stiliyan Petrov (50), Fabian Delph (42)
Best Accuracy: Darren Bent (92%), James Collins (88%)
Best Range: James Collins (7 of 9 on target), Charles N’Zogbia (2 of 2 on target)
Top Crosser: Stiliyan Petrov (4 of 8 on target), Gabby Agbonlahor (2 of 7 on target)
Top Tackler: Delph, Petrov, Warnock, Herd (3)
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