The visitors responded well, with Matt Jarvis a constant threat on the left.

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From the resulting corner, Matt Jarvis blocked a goal-bound Yebda effort and the ball cannoned out for a second Pompey corner.

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The School Reporters discussed what they should ask Terry and new squad member Matt Jarvis of Wolves if they had the chance.

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Wolves' revival was emboldened by the power and drive of Frimpong in midfield and the wing play of Kightly and Matt Jarvis.

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The fantastic Matt Jarvis, who led most of Wolves' attacking forays, delivered a brilliant ball from the left which was half-cleared to Milijas at the edge of the area.

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Pompey keeper David James saved an early effort from Matt Jarvis and bravely blocked a late Andy Keogh shot, while Tal Ben-Haim threw himself in front of Kevin Doyle's follow-up.

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Nenad Milijas had a long range free-kick pushed aside by Jussi Jaaskelainen, who also stood up bravely to deny Matt Jarvis and tipped a well-struck 25-yard effort from Milijas around the post.

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Villa, who were without key defensive personnel for the visit of Wolves and produced a lacklustre display, were undone by a lone Matt Jarvis strike as the visitors notched up their first win at Villa Park for 31 years.

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However, Allardyce admitted that last week's thrashing at Old Trafford was still raw in the players' minds and that caused some uncomfortable moments early on, with Wolves twice hitting the bar in the first five minutes and Paul Robinson saving well from Matt Jarvis.

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Man of the match Derek Campbell, Mike Prpich, Phil Hill, Wes Jarvis, Matt Towe and Jason Silverthorn notched one each for the visitors.

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