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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F22%2Fvilder_2.jpg "John McGinn celebrates after scoring Aston Villa's second goal against Derby County in the Championship playoff final on May 27, 2019")
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 Derby County - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Derby County as the Villans booked their place in next season's Premier League.May 27, 13:55
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How Aston Villa could line up against Derby County
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up against Derby County in the Championship playoff final.May 25, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F20%2Fwbavil_3.jpg "Aston Villa's players celebrate following their penalty-shootout triumph over West Bromwich Albion on May 14, 2019")
Aston Villa beat West Bromwich Albion on pens to reach Championship playoff final
Aston Villa book their place in the Championship playoff final with a 4-3 penalty-shootout win against West Bromwich Albion following a 2-2 draw after extra time.May 14, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F19%2Fderlee.jpg "Leeds United attacker Kemar Roofe in action against Derby County in the Championship playoffs on May 11, 2019")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final second leg between Leeds United and Derby County, including team news and predicted lineups.May 14, 11:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F19%2Fastwba_2.jpg "Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship playoffs on May 11, 2019.")
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final second leg between West Brom and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.May 13, 15:00
Aston Villa fight back to beat West Bromwich Albion in Championship playoffs
Aston Villa overturn an early deficit to register a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in the first leg of their Championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon.May 11, 13:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F17%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on April 22, 2019")
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2019
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League this Summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.May 10, 16:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F17%2Fleeavl.jpg "Leeds and Aston Villa players scrap during their Championship clash on April 28, 2019")
FA to review controversial Leeds-Villa game
Leeds and Aston Villa hit the headlines during Sunday's controversial 1-1 draw in the Championship.Apr 29, 13:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F15%2Fmarcelo-bielsa.jpg "Marcelo Bielsa pops a squat on April 13, 2019")
Marcelo Bielsa defends controversial behaviour during Villa draw
Argentinian ordered his side to let Villa walk in an equaliser after a controversial opener for the Yorkshire side.Apr 28, 16:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Fdean-smith.jpg "Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on March 16, 2019")
We've a smile on our faces again - Villa boss Dean Smith
Villa have won four consecutive matches for the first time in 13 months.Mar 16, 18:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Fjack-grealish_1.jpg "Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on March 16, 2019")
Grealish inspires Villa to fourth successive victory as McGinn strikes again
Middlesbrough have now lost their last three matches.Mar 16, 17:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F03%2Fdean-smith.jpg "Dean Smith in charge of Aston Villa on January 19, 2019")
Preview:Birmingham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Aston Villa's trip to Birmingham City in the Championship.Mar 8, 12:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F49%2Fjay-rodriguez.jpg "Jay Rodriguez celebrates securing a late equaliser for West Bromwich Albion against Aston Villa on December 7, 2018")
Controversial Rodriguez equaliser snatches West Brom late point against Villa
The ball crossed the line after contact with Rodriguez's hand.Dec 7, 22:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F31%2Fcallum-hudson-odoi.jpg "Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea in pre-season on July 29, 2018")
Aston Villa consider loan move for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering whether to make a loan bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in January.Oct 9, 17:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F34%2Fanwar-el-ghazi.jpg "Anwar El Ghazi in action for Lille on December 9, 2017")
Aston Villa complete loan deal for Lille midfielder Anwar El Ghazi
Championship outfit Aston Villa confirm that they have completed the loan signing of Lille midfielder Anwar El Ghazi.Aug 22, 16:49
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Aston Villa to beat Leeds United in race to sign Anwar El Ghazi?
Aston Villa are reportedly expected to beat Leeds United in the race to sign Lille midfielder Anwar El Ghazi.Aug 22, 11:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fpatrick-bamford.jpg "A downbeat Patrick Bamford after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.May 17, 13:48
Report: Ajax to sell Anwar El Ghazi
Netherlands attacker Anwar El Ghazi, who has been linked with Liverpool, is allowed to leave Ajax this summer, according to a report.Aug 17, 13:21
Report: Liverpool eye Anwar El Ghazi
Liverpool are reportedly plotting a summer bid for Ajax winger Anwar El Ghazi, who has scored 11 goals in the Eredivisie this season.May 5, 20:41
Report: Inter Milan win Anwar El Ghazi race
Inter Milan reach an agreement with Ajax for the purchase of 20-year-old attacker Anwar El Ghazi, according to a report.Apr 24, 19:40
Report: Tottenham Hotspur tracking Anwar El Ghazi
Ajax attacker Anwar El Ghazi is reportedly on Tottenham Hotspur's shortlist of potential summer additions.Apr 3, 09:51
AC Milan confirm Anwar El Ghazi interest
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani reveals that his club are interested in the signature of Ajax's 20-year-old attacker Anwar El Ghazi.Jan 15, 21:05
Manchester United keeping tabs on Bournemouth's Matt Ritchie?
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is keeping an eye on Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie, according to a report.Nov 11, 16:01
Report: Manchester United want Anwar El Ghazi
A report claims that Ajax attacker Anwar El Ghazi is a January transfer target for Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.Nov 10, 15:02
Report: Barcelona monitoring El Ghazi
A report claims that Ajax's 20-year-old attacker Anwar El Ghazi is a transfer target for European champions Barcelona.Nov 7, 13:05
Report: Jurgen Klopp targeting Anwar El Ghazi
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking to make a January move for Ajax winger Anwar El Ghazi, according to reports.Oct 24, 14:30
Ajax stay top with win at Heracles
Ajax are top of the Eredivise after two long-range goals give Frank de Boer's side a 2-0 win away at Heracles.Oct 17, 19:38
Half-Time Report: Georginio Wijnaldum the difference as the Netherlands lead Kazakhstan
Georginio Wijnaldum fires the Netherlands into a 1-0 half-time lead in their Euro 2016 qualifier away to Kazakhstan.Oct 10, 16:50
Team News: Memphis Depay starts in Kazakhstan
Memphis Depay is named in the Netherlands' first XI for their must-win Euro 2016 qualifier in Kazakhstan.Oct 10, 15:07
Premier League trio chase Ajax's Anwar El Ghazi?
Ajax winger Anwar El Ghazi is being monitored by Everton, Liverpool and Southampton, according to reports.Oct 4, 14:23
Nemanja Gudelj, Viktor Fischer lead Ajax to victory over Groningen
Ajax defeat Groningen 2-0 in the Eredivisie.Sep 26, 19:38
Anwar El Ghazi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo advised me to play for the Netherlands'
Anwar El Ghazi reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo advised him to play for the Netherlands at international level over Morocco.Sep 26, 07:40
Ajax retake top spot in Eredivisie after win at SBV Excelsior
Ajax return to the top of the Eredivisie table after clinching a straightforward 2-0 win away at SBV Excelsior on Sunday.Sep 20, 14:28
Match Analysis: Ajax 2-2 Celtic
Sports Mole analyses events from the Amsterdam ArenA as 10-man Celtic battled to earn a 2-2 draw at Ajax in their Europa League opener.Sep 17, 19:53
Half-Time Report: Celtic in front at Ajax
Celtic take a 2-1 half-time lead in against Ajax in the Europa League.Sep 17, 17:49
Team News: Jozo Simunovic makes Celtic debut at Ajax
Jozo Simunovic makes his Celtic debut as they travel to Ajax in the first game of their Europa League campaign this evening.Sep 17, 16:04
Arkadiusz Milik penalty helps Ajax see off FK Baumit Jablonec
Ajax claim a 1-0 victory over FK Baumit Jablonec in their Europa League qualifying playoff first leg at the Amsterdam ArenA.Aug 20, 18:53
Half-Time Report: Stalemate in Ajax Europa League tie against FK Baumit Jablonec
Ajax and FK Jablonec both fail to score in the first half of the first leg of their Europa League knockout round qualifying match.Aug 20, 18:06
Frank De Boer: 'Ajax must improve'
Despite winning 3-0 against Willem II, Frank de Boer believes that his Ajax players need to produce better performances.Aug 16, 10:13
Anwar El Ghazi scores twice as Ajax ease past Willem II
Anwar El Ghazi scores twice as Ajax continue their strong start to the season with a home win over Willem II.Aug 15, 19:38
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