Wolves attack quickly as play gets back under way as Raul Jimenez tries to find Leander Dendoncker but Orjan Nyland is off his line quickly to get to the ball first.

After a bit of work with the club's physio Matt Targett looks like he is going to be able to continue.

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Aston Villa have had to play a lot of games in a short space of time and they've got an injury concern here already. Matt Targett is down clutching his hamstring.

The players and officials all take a knee to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement before the whistle goes and we're under way.

They are finally all out on the pitch now.

No rush, lads.

There's laid back and then there's basically horizontal. The players are certainly taking their time to come out onto the pitch, some seem pretty content with having a bit of a natter in the tunnel.

There's a massive downpour where I am writing from in Salford at the moment but it is a very different picture in Birmingham where the sun is shining brightly as the players slowly start making their way onto the pitch.

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on BT Sport: "We've been working well, but today is a tough challenge and we have to focus. We expect a very tough challenge and hopefully a very good match.

On the defence and keeping six clean sheets in the last seven games: "We've been able to be organised and compacted and for the team it is very important that we can keep it this way.

On Adama Traore being on the bench: "It's all about managing the squad and knowing the tight schedule means different approaches mean we can take advantage of the whole squad."

Big games in the Championship today including Leeds against Fulham.

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Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on BT Sport: "The players are holding up, no thanks to the fixtures - four fixtures in 11 days, we’re the only team to do that. It’s been tough but I suppose it's because we've that game in hand. I did think it was bit strange to not play tomorrow, I’ve been ok with performances, we’re in a better place defensively and we’ve just not got the wins our performances probably deserve.

On the changes with John McGinn rested: "John [McGinn] has started the three games and he’s still trying to find his fitness and the games have helped him. He’s not at his best yet but he’s getting there. We’re treating him the best we can.

On two strikers: "The biggest reason is the fact they play three or five at the back so it gives you a bit more opportunity to play two up front. If you do that against four the full backs can get out a bit."

The lengths football has had to go to return...

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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has dismissed fears his side could lose their stars if they fail to reach the Champions League.

"I don't think that's the reason they are here," he said.

"The reason is they enjoy working together so we don't have to achieve anything to retain them. At no point am I thinking about it.

""We don't think about that (the top four). There's no race for anything, the race is to compete, improve and make good games."

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Liverpool have condemned the behaviour of some fans who gathered in the city to celebrate the Premier League title win as "wholly unacceptable".

Flares were lit as thousands turned up at Pier Head waterfront despite restrictions on gatherings. Firefighters extinguished a small fire at the landmark Liver Building.

Liverpool issued a joint statement with the city council and Merseyside Police, saying: "Our city is still in a public health crisis and this behaviour is wholly unacceptable."

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Raul Jimenez has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season, more than any other Premier League player.

He's also scored in his last two games for Wolves, will he continue his hot streak today?

John Wilde: Anything from today will be a bonus. I think any Villa fan would snap your hand off for a winner takes all game against the Hammers on the last day. Let’s hope we are still in it then.