When Wesley came on for Jonathan Kodjia in the 73rd minute of Aston Villa’s victory against Liverpool, many involved with the club will have been willing him on to score.

For those who did, their wishes would eventually become reality, as in the 92nd minute he was played through by Trezeguet, before placing the ball into the bottom corner past Caoimhin Kelleher.

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It wouldn’t have been obvious by looking at his face, but it can be argued that this was a big moment for the 23-year-old.

This ended a drought of games without a goal or assist that had been extended to nine with the 2-0 loss against Sheffield United.

Fans were delighted for the Brazilian that this run has now come to an end, with one stating “he needed a goal”, while another had kept the faith, claiming “I knew you could do it”.

It has to be said that despite the length of time without hitting the back of the net, Wesley was very convincing and clinical with his finish this time around.

The hope now is that he will be able to move forward from this point and add to the four goals and one assist amassed in the Premier League so far this term.

One fan has even claimed that the summer signing will go on to bag a hat trick against Southampton on Saturday.

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Another has displayed their hopes that this moment “gives the lad some confidence” to go on and add to it.

In other news, Danny Mills has been swooning over Aston Villa’s transfer target.