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Premier League | Gameweek 5
Sep 16, 2019 at 8pm UK
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Dean Smith: 'I'm not worried by Aston Villa's lack of goals'
There were 13 new arrivals at Villa Park over the summer.Sep 17, 11:57
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Jack Grealish plays down "handbags" between Tyrone Mings, Anwar El Ghazi
Jack Grealish plays down the confrontation between teammates Tyrone Mings and Anwar El Ghazi during Aston Villa's 0-0 draw with West Ham United on Monday night.Sep 17, 08:50
The Match
Preview
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League showdown between Aston Villa and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Build-up
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Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa will survive, I've no doubts about that'
Villa are in the bottom three after winning only one of their opening four games.Sep 15, 13:11
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Manuel Pellegrini: "We need to beat teams like Aston Villa"
The Irons won three straight matches before the international break.Sep 15, 12:37
Manuel Pellegrini: 'West Ham United players have more trust now'
The Irons have seven points from four league games so far.Sep 14, 12:39
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Jack Grealish: '2019 has been my favourite year yet'
Villa are still smarting from their defeat at Crystal Palace.Sep 14, 12:29
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Kodjia and Trezeguet miss West Ham clash
The Hammers are without Michail Antonio.Sep 13, 18:18
Jonathan Kodjia undergoes surgery on fractured cheekbone
The Aston Villa striker collided with team-mate Marvelous Nakamba during training this week.Sep 13, 14:18
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Pellegrini: Time to move on from Rice's decision to represent England
Rice has made five senior England appearances following his switch from the Republic of Ireland.Sep 13, 13:07
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