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Next Game: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - Friday, May 15 at 8pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 4 | Liverpool | 36 | 12 | 59 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 36 | 4 | 59 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 36 | 4 | 55 |
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'offering' £35m for Serie A star linked with Premier League rivals
Chelsea are allegedly prepared to offer in the region of £35m to secure the signature of an emerging Serie A star during the summer transfer window.11:27
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Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot confirms Harvey Elliott plan after £35m Aston Villa escape
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirms the plan for Harvey Elliott after Aston Villa get out of a £35m transfer agreement to sign the struggling loanee.11:18
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Aston Villa transfer latest: Europa League finalists will accept 'huge offer' for key player as PSR concerns emerge
Aston Villa juggle European ambition and financial pressure, with Youri Tielemans emerging as a name to watch ahead of the summer window.19:21
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Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Unai Emery's side in top-five battle at Villa Park
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up in Friday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.15:13
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Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Arne Slot's side in top-five battle at Villa Park
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in Friday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.15:13
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.14:51
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Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of Premier League contest
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Liverpool and Aston Villa.May 13, 10:19
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Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Aston Villa: Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Alisson Becker latest
Sports Mole provides Liverpool's latest injury, suspension list and return dates ahead of Friday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa.May 12, 23:58
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Aston Villa transfer news: Two goalkeepers 'added' to Emiliano Martinez replacement shortlist from specific major European league
Aston Villa reportedly add two goalkeepers from a major European League to their shortlist of potential replacements for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.May 12, 10:19
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta’s side could raid a rival for £46.5m player with Premier League clubs ‘on alert’
Arsenal are reportedly among a number of clubs keeping tabs on the situation of a £46.5m Premier League player ahead of the summer transfer window.May 11, 13:10
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Aston Villa transfer news: Offer being prepared for Rangers midfielder with 'huge potential'
Aston Villa are allegedly preparing to make an approach for a Rangers midfielder who is described as having "huge potential".May 11, 09:48
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Saturday's Premier League results and roundup: Aston Villa drop points in Champions League chase as Forest strengthen survival hopes
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Sunday's Premier League results and storylines as Forest fail to secure survival in draw with Newcastle.May 10, 16:09
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Aston Villa transfer news: Douglas Luiz stance 'revealed' ahead of potential Champions League qualification
Aston Villa reportedly decide whether they intend to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus on a permanent basis during the summer transfer window.May 10, 13:28
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Man City transfer news: Aston Villa 'still interested' in summer deal for attacker
Aston Villa are allegedly still interested in negotiating a deal with Manchester City for one of their attackers.May 10, 12:30
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Liverpool transfer news: Two Alisson Becker replacements identified amid Juventus talk?
Liverpool allegedly identify two alternatives to goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who has been linked with a transfer to Juventus.May 10, 12:00
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Sunday's Premier League predictions and previews including West Ham vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Sunday's Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal's trip to West Ham United.May 10, 00:05
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Team News: Burnley vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match between Burnley and Aston Villa.May 9, 14:00
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Emiliano Buendia chases history
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture with Burnley.May 8, 22:43
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Burnley could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture with Burnley.May 8, 22:42
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 09:54
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