/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Farselog.png "Arsenal logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fastlog.png "Aston Villa logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fboulog.png "Bournemouth logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fbrelog.png "Brentford logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fbrilog.png "Brighton logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F53%2Fburlog_1.png "Burnley logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fchelog.png "Chelsea logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fcrylog.png "Crystal Palace logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fevelog.png "Everton logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Ffullog.png "Fulham logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fleelog.png "Leeds logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Flivlog.png "Liverpool logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fmcilog.png "Manchester City logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fmanlog.png "Manchester United logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fnewlog.png "Newcastle logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fforlog.png "Nottingham Forest logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fsunlog.png "Sunderland"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Ftotlog.png "Spurs logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fwham.png "West Ham logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fwol.png "Wolves logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F02%2Fvilla-park.jpg "General view of Villa Park")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Faaa-pg-avl-6a1324a0ea95a310726843.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 24, 2026")
Pep Guardiola’s legendary 10-year career as Manchester City manager conclude with a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Europa League winners Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | 19 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 10 | 60 |
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29110623.png){kind=small}
Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1075785696-69f1c41377d96073966575.jpg "Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery in April 2026.")
Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa make enquiry for Serie A centre-forward, Brentford want Burnley duo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa's interest in Fiorentina centre-forward Albert Gudmundsson.15:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fflorian-balogun-6a35a3efca325585190613.jpg "Florian Balogun of USA, on June 19, 2026")
Sunderland join five Premier League rivals in race for United States star Folarin Balogun?
Sunderland are reportedly one of six Premier League sides keen on signing Monaco and United States talisman Folarin Balogun this summer.13:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fer-6882529602dc8644955222.jpg "Emerson Royal on January 22, 2025")
Aston Villa transfer news: Brazil international 'closing' on summer move after increased offer
Aston Villa are allegedly closing in on the signing of a 10-cap Brazil international after increasing their offer for his signature.11:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbergvall-6a3a6610d87a7685232536.jpg "Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall on June 20, 2026")
Transfer news and rumours today: Nottingham Forest leading race for midfielder, Aston Villa interested in West Ham star
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Nottingham Forest leading race to sign Lucas Bergvall while Leeds United agree deal for Harry Wilson.09:06
Aston Villa transfer news: First bid for ex-Spurs defender 'turned down' as Unai Emery considers options
Aston Villa allegedly fail with their first bid to sign a former Tottenham Hotspur defender during the summer transfer window.Jun 24, 12:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fimago1067575263-68e80b6da43b9619526168.jpg "England's Ollie Watkins on October 9, 2025")
Transfer news and rumours today: Ollie Watkins targeted in shock transfer, Nottingham Forest eye Brazilian goalkeeper
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including a potential shock transfer for Aston Villa's England forward Ollie Watkins.Jun 24, 10:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fimago1065867881-1-68c29a4b82a11370527541.jpg "West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville pictured on August 31, 2025")
Man United transfer news: Red Devils in 'five-club battle' for West Ham's Crysencio Summerville
Manchester United are reportedly in a five-club race to sign West Ham United attacker Crysencio Summerville.Jun 24, 08:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fmorgan-rogers-arsenal-email-sportmole-6a16d69d5cb64383691740.png "Arsenal target Morgan Rogers")
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'confident' of beating Man Utd to £100m attacker signing
Arsenal are reportedly confident of beating Manchester United to Morgan Rogers signing but Aston Villa are not prepared to let him go.Jun 23, 19:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmikel-arteta-8-6a35c2667c035777638619.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, on May 10, 2026")
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'likely to make approach' for £70m midfielder amid Morgan Rogers interest
Arsenal are reportedly chasing a move for Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers, with the Gunners making the 23-year-old their top transfer priority this summer.Jun 23, 13:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fwilson-6-69c9b1dd6a99d453504952.jpg "Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates with Rodrigo Muniz on March 21, 2026")
Leeds transfer news: Whites to 'accelerate' move for Fulham star amid Aston Villa competition
Leeds United are reportedly preparing to face competition from Aston Villa for Fulham hero Harry Wilson this summer.Jun 22, 15:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1068766769-1-6910c43753fd1264949842.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Randal Kolo Muani pictured on November 4, 2025")
Transfer news and rumours: Randal Kolo Muani asking price, Harry Wilson to Leeds update
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including PSG’s asking price for Randal Kolo Muani and an update on Leeds United’s pursuit of Harry Wilson.Jun 22, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmikel-arteta-9-6a387518c6570193494719.jpg "Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, on May 5, 2026")
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side to 'officially' open talks for £80m Premier League star with wages no issue
Arsenal will reportedly soon open talks for an £80m-rated Premier League star, with the player's wages not thought to be a stumbling block ahead of negotiations.Jun 22, 00:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fns-3-photo-frame-email-sportmole-31-6a3838c1f04c0678081954.jpg "Unai Emery,")
Transfer news and rumours today: Crystal Palace's new 'star', Aston Villa boost, Liverpool exit latest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Crystal Palace's latest target, Aston Villa's boost and an update on a Liverpool exit.Jun 21, 20:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Faaa-nw-68c912db38e69338228449.jpg "Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade celebrates on September 13, 2025")
Aston Villa transfer news: Newcastle United 'set Nick Woltemade asking price' amid growing interest
Newcastle United allegedly set an asking price for Nick Woltemade amid interest from Aston Villa and other high-profile European clubs.Jun 21, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fguirassy-2-6a371a4ea9bf3030352902.jpg "Serhou Guirassy with Borussia Dortmund teammates on May 8, 2026")
Transfer news and rumours: Aston Villa shortlist Dortmund forward, Newcastle target Brighton star, Everton's striker pursuit
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa's interest in a Borussia Dortmund forward and Newcastle United's pursuit of a Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder.Jun 20, 23:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fns-photo-badge-email-sportmole-6a36a2450bfdc275311047.jpg "Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa, on May 3, 2026"){kind=icon}
Arsenal transfer news: Morgan Rogers latest as truth of £100m price tag revealed amid 'priority' signing interest
Arsenal reportedly learn the truth of Aston Villa's price demands for Morgan Rogers, with Mikel Arteta keen to sign a left-winger this summer transfer window.Jun 20, 15:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmartinez-10-6a2c46673b05a553879063.jpg "Argentina's Emiliano Martinez on March 31, 2026")
Transfer news and rumours: Emiliano Martinez to Juventus latest, Leeds target eye-catching free transfer
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Juventus' interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Jun 19, 12:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fns-3-photo-frame-email-sportmole-29-6a3451ac3d984205180491.jpg "Nuno Espirito Santo, Emiliano Martinez, David Moyes")
Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa's Emi Martinez 'replacement', West Ham exit, Everton right-back search
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's latest goalkeeping target, a West Ham exit and Everton's search for a right-back.Jun 18, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fmartin-zubimendi.jpg "Spain's Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Remiro, Robin Le Normand and Martin Zubimendi celebrate on July 14, 2024")
Barcelona transfer news: La Liga champions facing Premier League 'competition' for summer target
Barcelona are reportedly set to face competition for Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro this summer, with Aston Villa also believed to be interested.Jun 18, 18:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fimago1071492059-1-696ff11f5c136979853802.jpg "Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard pictured on January 20, 2026")
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners Premier League title winner 'open to joining' another English club
One of Arsenal's Premier League title winners is allegedly open to signing for another English club during the summer transfer window.Jun 17, 15:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F14020367.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29147447.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29141827.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29074544.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F61043070.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F18077264.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F67201783.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F85033423.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F67217522.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F67153373.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F37055844.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}