Reaction
Michael Owen: 'Christian Benteke could save Aston Villa's season'
Michael Owen thinks that Christian Benteke's return to goal-scoring form could "save" Aston Villa's season this term.
Dec 3, 19:57
Neil Warnock blames Scott Dann for Aston Villa defeat
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock admits that an error from his "best player", Scott Dann, cost the Eagles in a 1-0 Premier League home defeat to Aston Villa.
Dec 3, 10:56
Paul Lambert backs world-class Christian Benteke for greatness
Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa hitman Christian Benteke has the potential to become one of the world's most lethal strikers.
Dec 3, 01:04
Neil Warnock: 'Crystal Palace need Christian Benteke-style striker'
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock admits that he is keen to sign a striker like Christian Benteke after the Belgian scored the winner for Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
Dec 2, 22:44
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
Match Report
Christian Benteke scores to give Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
HT Report
Christian Benteke scores to give Aston Villa a 1-0 lead over Crystal Palace at half time in the Premier League.
Team News
Christian Benteke returns to Aston Villa's starting lineup for their match against Crystal Palace following his three-match suspension.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace as Paul Lambert's side attempt to end a miserable run of nine games without a victory.
Head to Head
Apr 12, 2014 3.07pm
Dec 26, 2013 3pm
Jan 3, 2005 3pm
Mar 14, 1998 3pm
Aston Villa
3-1
Crystal Palace
Taylor (1'), Miloševic (36', 15' pen.)
Form Guide
Build-up
Joe Cole thrilled by Christian Benteke return
Joe Cole describes Christian Benteke's return from a three-game ban as a 'big plus' ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Dec 2, 18:17
England coaches monitoring Crystal Palace's Scott Dann?
England coaches will watch Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann in the match against Aston Villa at Selhurst Park this evening, according to a report.
Dec 2, 11:59
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert relieved by Christian Benteke return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that he is relieved to have Christian Benteke back following a three-game suspension.
Dec 1, 18:38
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 5 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 25 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 | Brentford | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 | Fulham | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
| 12 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 20 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 18 |
| 15 | Everton | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 14 |
| 16 | Leicester CityLeicester | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 14 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 13 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 9 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 9 |
| 20 | Southampton | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 5 |
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