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Aston Villa secure their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in North London.
Next Game: Aston Villa vs. Everton - Sunday, January 18 at 4.30pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 20 | 26 | 42 |
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Aston Villa vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between two of the Football League's founding members, Everton and Aston Villa.17:00
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Everton lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Jack Grealish returns amid midfield crisis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Everton could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture with Aston Villa.16:48
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Emiliano Martinez decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture with Everton.16:40
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.16:34
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Transfer news and rumours: Donyell Malen Aston Villa exit, Callum Wilson wanted by Scottish giants
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa announcing Donyell Malen's transfer to a Serie A giant and A Scottish Premiership title contender chasing Callum Wilson.10:29
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Aston Villa transfer news: Real Madrid midfielder on Villans' radar?
With two weeks remaining in this January transfer window, Aston Villa are reportedly about to make a move for a Real Madrid player.08:05
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa striker update, Antoine Semenyo 'replacement', Leeds United signing
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's striker pursuit, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo heir and Leeds United's latest signing.Jan 15, 21:22
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Bournemouth transfer news: ‘Big plans’ in place to keep rising star amid Man United, Man City interest
Bournemouth have a plan in place to retain the services of a rising star despite interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Jan 15, 13:00
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Aston Villa vs. Everton: How to watch Premier League clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Everton.Jan 15, 07:45
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Premier League GW22: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 22 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Jan 14, 18:28
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Tottenham transfer news: Conor Gallagher completes Spurs medical with contract length 'revealed'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher completes a medical with Tottenham Hotspur ahead of his Premier League return.Jan 14, 14:12
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Premier League January transfers: Confirmed deals and net spend for 2026 winter window
Keep track of every Premier League deal done and overall net spend during the 2026 January transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jan 14, 12:28
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Aston Villa transfer news: Spanish giants 'join race' for Donyell Malen amid Serie A interest
One of La Liga's biggest clubs allegedly joins the race to sign Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen, who is attracting interest from Serie A.Jan 13, 15:22
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola makes fresh admission over James Trafford’s future amid uncertainty
Pep Guardiola provides a fresh update on the future of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, who continues to play second fiddle behind first-choice shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma.Jan 13, 13:19
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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham 'reject' bid for midfielder, Villa 'interested' in Newcastle attacker
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including West Ham United rejecting bid from Flamengo for Lucas Paqueta, and Aston Villa eyeing a move for William Osula.Jan 12, 23:11
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Tottenham 'properly gazump' Premier League rivals in Conor Gallagher transfer race as £34.7m deal agreed
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly strike an agreement to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, 'properly gazumping' one of their rivals in the race for the Englishman.Jan 12, 20:22
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Tottenham told 'terms' on signing Conor Gallagher amid Aston Villa interest
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been told terms on how they can sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is also wanted by Aston Villa.Jan 12, 18:55
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FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Macclesfield FC draw another Premier League team, Chelsea go to Rosenior's former club
The FA Cup fourth round draw has been conducted with Macclesfield FC - the conquerors of holders Crystal Palace - being handed another home tie with Premier League opposition.Jan 12, 18:54
Tottenham to battle Aston Villa in Conor Gallagher race amid 'concern' over midfield options
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly rivalling Aston Villa in the race to sign Conor Gallagher amid concerns over their midfield options.Jan 12, 15:27
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Aston Villa transfer news: Championship clubs 'competing' for loan star in development that could deliver PSR boost
Aston Villa have reportedly been presented with the opportunity to cash in on a homegrown talent during the winter transfer window.Jan 12, 13:30
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