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Liam Keen’s key head-to-heads for Aston Villa v Wolves derby clash

As another West Midlands derby looms, a number of key battles across the field will play a big part in who secures the bragging rights.

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Maximilian Kilman of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images).

Through defence, midfield and attack, several star players will go head-to-head in a bid to take all three points.

Here, Liam Keen take a look at three key battles that could determine tomorrow’s outcome.

Ollie Watkins v Max Kilman

Star striker Watkins is in fine form this season with 16 Premier League goals.

One of his best attributes is his speed and he will be keen to isolate defenders and play on their shoulder, to beat them for pace in behind the defence.