EPL Star in Tears After Missing Last Minute Chance to Win Derby

• Leon Bailey was inconsolable after fluffinga sitter in Aston Villa’s draw against Wolves
• The Jamaican player lay on the ground distraught after one of the misses of the season
• He apologised on social media and said he felt responsible for Villa losing out on points

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey was left in floods of tears, after missing a last-minute chance to win his side all three points on Wednesday, January 4.

With the game finely poised at 1-1, Bailey was presented with an extraordinary chance to take all three points for Unai Emery’s side.

He rounded Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, but his resulting effort somehow trickled wide, to the disbelief of fans at Villa Park and across the world.

The miss was still fresh after the final whistle as the 25-year old fell to the ground, distraught at missing the chance to win his sides all three points in the Midlands derby.

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Bailey apologises for his miss

Soon after the match, the winger took to his social media with a heartfelt apology.

"I am really sorry Villans. I feel at blame for not coming away with all 3 points tonight. Its really hard to take & I'm very disappointed in myself.”

How the game went

As reported by The Sun, Unai Emery’s charges went into the game knowing victory would place them within a point of Chelsea.

However, it was Wolves who drew first blood thanks to Daniel Podence’s brilliant strike in the first half. Villa got back in the game thanks to Danny Ings’ strike with 12 minutes remaining.

Despite the miss, Bailey had the full backing of his manager, who said at full time:

"I’m happy with him, he was crying but it is good because he was feeling. He was taking responsibility to score and he didn’t do it. He can feel this responsibility.”

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