Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter pictured in February, 2021
Brighton boss Graham Potter not thinking about 'role model' tag
The two managers from the West Midlands first crossed paths in the Sky Bet Championship.
Feb 12, 11:02
 Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 11, 16:43
 Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Arsenal lose again as Ollie Watkins propels Aston Villa to victory
Ollie Watkins scored inside two minutes at Villa Park as Dean Smith's side returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 6, 14:53
 David Luiz is sent off for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 2, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 4, 10:35
 Southampton players celebrate scoring against Arsenal in the FA Cup on January 23, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jan 28, 16:23
 Rob Holding warms up for Arsenal on December 26, 2020
FPL tips: Rob Holding as a cheap differential?
Arsenal defender Rob Holding and in-form Aston Villa man Bertrand Traore can reward managers for taking the path less travelled in gameweek 20.
Jan 25, 18:03
 Burnley's Kevin Long celebrates scoring against Fulham in the FA Cup on January 24, 2021
Preview:Burnley vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 12:09
 Newcastle United's DeAndre Yedlin pictured in April 2019
DeAndre Yedlin's Newcastle United future 'in doubt'
The American was absent from the squad at Villa Park.
Jan 24, 14:13
 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on January 23, 2021
Steve Bruce "convinced" Newcastle will turn their fortunes around
The Magpies have scored only once in eight games and fans protested at St James' Park on Saturday night.
Jan 23, 23:44
 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal with Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore on January 23, 2021
Ollie Watkins ends goal drought as Aston Villa ease past Newcastle
Dean Smith's side are up to eighth in the table while the Magpies suffered a fourth straight Premier League loss.
Jan 23, 22:18
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is shown a red card on January 20, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 21, 12:40
 Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United on December 2, 2020
Bruno Fernandes: 'Manchester United are building something important'
The Red Devils joined the reigning champions on 33 points after 16 matches by securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Jan 2, 12:03
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demands improvement after narrow Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored to earn Manchester United a 2-1 victory.
Jan 2, 00:02
 Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Manchester United level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Jan 1, 22:27
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 30, 12:15
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 20, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Bruno Fernandes, Jack Grealish, Ollie Watkins
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 15, including Bruno Fernandes, Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins.
Dec 28, 00:04
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith hails "great maturity" in Aston Villa squad
Dean Smith celebrated his 100th game in charge of Villa with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 14:01
 Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 21, 2020
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 26, 20:11
 Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
PL roundup: Arsenal dominate Chelsea, Villa win and Leicester draw with Man Utd
The Gunners won for the first time in the Premier League since November 1.
Dec 26, 20:02
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith lauds "outstanding" Ollie Watkins after Palace victory
Ollie Watkins was involved in all of the goals as Villa won 3-0 despite losing Tyrone Mings to a red card before half-time.
Dec 26, 19:07
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
PL roundup: Leicester, Man Utd share spoils as Villa cruise past Palace
Axel Tuanzebe's own goal earned the Foxes a point.
Dec 26, 17:25
 Kortney Hause celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Crystal Palace on December 26, 2020
Ten-man Aston Villa ease past Crystal Palace
Goals from Bertrand Traore, Kortney Hause and Anwar El Ghazi gave Villa a deserved victory.
Dec 26, 17:24
 West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
Sam Allardyce insists clean sheets are more important than goals
The new Baggies boss is keen to shore up a leaky defence.
Dec 26, 09:44
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 11:22
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists Ross Barkley must fight for his place
Ross Barkley has missed four games after suffering a hamstring injury last month.
Dec 22, 22:48
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return on Boxing Day
The midfielder was forced off in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton in November.
Dec 22, 12:22
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on December 19, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Scott McTominay
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 14, including Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah and Scott McTominay.
Dec 22, 10:07
 Bertrand Traore celebrates scoring on his Aston Villa debut in the EFL Cup against Bristol City on September 24, 2020
Aston Villa's Bertrand Traore insists there is more to come
Bertrand Traore joined Villa from Lyon for £17million in the summer.
Dec 21, 12:40
 West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
Sam Allardyce considering captaincy change at West Bromwich Albion
Sam Allardyce lost his first game in charge of West Brom as Jake Livermore was sent off in a 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Dec 20, 23:18
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Aston Villa too strong for 10-man West Bromwich Albion in Sam Allardyce's opener
Anwar El Ghazi scored twice in a comfortable derby win as Jake Livermore was sent off.
Dec 20, 21:45
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 11:00
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 10:22
 West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
Preview:West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 11:45
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith proud of Jack Grealish following England exploits
The midfielder received rave reviews for his three appearances for England over the last week.
Nov 20, 09:21
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and form guide.
Nov 19, 14:18
 Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured in action against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish will keep on improving'
Jack Grealish's form has earned praise from England boss Gareth Southgate.
Nov 7, 13:27
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith pleased with Aston Villa's start despite recent defeats
Villa go to Arsenal on Sunday aiming to get back to winning ways.
Nov 6, 11:59
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2020
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 6, 11:30
 Ross Barkley pictured for Aston Villa in October 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hails Ross Barkley's "tremendous" attitude
The on-loan midfielder has scored in Villa's victories against Liverpool and Leicester.
Oct 31, 09:50
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