Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Manchester United wrapped up their 20th English league title with a comfortable win over Aston Villa.
Apr 22, 18:00
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan: 'It's been a good season'
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan believes that they have enjoyed a "good season" in the Premier League, despite their battle against relegation.
Apr 21, 23:22
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Aston Villa defeat fellow strugglers Stoke City
Late goals from Matthew Lowton and Christian Benteke seal all three points for Aston Villa at Stoke City.
Apr 6, 15:51
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan will not give up fight
Brad Guzan insists that Aston Villa are not too concerned by their current position in the Premier League table.
Apr 3, 11:20
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan: ''I don't care about clean sheets'
Brad Guzan says that winning matches in more important to him than keeping clean sheets for Aston Villa.
Apr 2, 07:07
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan backs Aston Villa to bounce back
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan backs his side to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Liverpool and beat the drop.
Apr 2, 04:42
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scores from the penalty spot during his side's match with Aston Villa on March 31, 2013
Steven Gerrard penalty sinks Aston Villa
Second-half goals from Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard secure a 2-1 victory for Liverpool from their trip to Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 14:19
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers greet each other before kick off on March 31, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke gives Villa the advantage against Liverpool
A goal from Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Liverpool heading into the break.
Mar 31, 13:16
Shay Given
Shay Given admits Aston Villa frustration
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given admits that he is frustrated with the lack of first-team action this season.
Mar 27, 18:22
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Aston Villa's Brad Guzan vows to keep on improving
American goalkeeper Brad Guzan says that he intends to keep on improving for Aston Villa.
Mar 26, 14:38
QPR manager Harry Redknapp looks dejected on the sidelines during his side's match against QPR on March 2, 2013
Harry Redknapp praises Brad Guzan performance
Harry Redknapp says that Brad Guzan pulled off some "world-class saves" to help Aston Villa beat Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park this afternoon.
Mar 16, 17:54
Aston Villa's Andreas Weimann scores his side's second goal in their Premier League match with QPR on March 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's crucial 3-2 victory over QPR in their Premier League basement battle at Villa Park.
Mar 16, 17:46
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Aston Villa edge out Queens Park Rangers in five-goal thriller
Aston Villa record a vital 3-2 victory over fellow Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 16, 16:58
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Reading on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers all square at the break
A Gabriel Agbonlahor goal in first-half stoppage time sends Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers into the break tied at 1-1.
Mar 16, 15:54
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa ahead at the Madejski Stadium
Aston Villa recover from an early Nathan Baker own goal to lead Reading 2-1 at the break.
Mar 9, 15:48
City's Carlos Tevez celebrates his goal against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Carlos Tevez gives Manchester City narrow win
A Carlos Tevez goal on the stroke of half time is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Aston Villa this evening.
Mar 4, 21:53
Man City striker Carlos Tevez opens the scoring against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Half-Time Report: Carlos Tevez gives Manchester City lead
Carlos Tevez scores in stoppage time of the first half to give Man City a 1-0 lead over Aston Villa at the halfway stage of their match.
Mar 4, 20:51
City's Carlos Tevez celebrates his goal against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Read how Manchester City just edged out Aston Villa in a tight game at Villa Park.
Mar 4, 19:00
Arsenal players congratulate Santi Cazorla after a goal against Aston Villa on February 23, 2013
Santi Cazorla brace downs Aston Villa
Two goals from Spanish attacker Santi Cazorla allow Arsenal to overcome Aston Villa by two goals to one.
Feb 23, 16:52
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Santi Cazorla gives Arsenal half-time lead
An early strike from Santi Cazorla gives Arsenal the advantage over Aston Villa at the break.
Feb 23, 15:49
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan: 'I'd love to go back to MLS'
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan admits that he would like to return to the MLS and play for Chicago Fire when his career finishes in Europe.
Feb 15, 23:19
Brad Guzan
Brad Guzan backs Aston Villa strikers to fire
Brad Guzan backs Aston Villa's strikers to fire the club away from the relegation zone.
Feb 14, 16:14
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan: 'Pretty football not important'
Brad Guzan says that winning matches is more important than playing attractive football for Aston Villa.
Feb 11, 06:15
Christian Benteke is congratulated by team mate Simon Dawkins after scoring the opener against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Aston Villa climb out of bottom three with win over West Ham United
Goals from Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia earn Aston Villa their first Premier League win of 2013 that sees them climb out of the relegation zone.
Feb 10, 15:32
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: No goals at Villa Park
Aston Villa and West Ham United fail to break the deadlock during the first 45 minutes at Villa Park.
Feb 10, 14:19
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini pulls a goal back against Aston Villa on February 2, 2013
Marouane Fellaini steals late Everton draw
Marouane Fellaini scores a 92nd-minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw for Everton against Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 17:02
Villa's Christian Benteke is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring against Everton on February 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor give Aston Villa lead
Goals from Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor cancel out a Victor Anichebe strike to give Aston Villa a 2-1 lead over Everton at half time.
Feb 2, 15:55
Magpies boss Alan Pardew on the touchline at Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts its eye over Newcastle's first away win of the season at fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 22:35
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Newcastle United claim victory at Aston Villa
Goals from Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye help Newcastle United record a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 21:37
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew applauds the travelling Magpies fans at Old Trafford on December 26, 2012
Half-Time Report: Newcastle in control at Aston Villa
Two unanswered goals put visiting Newcastle United in control at Villa Park.
Jan 29, 20:33
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United came out on top for their first away win of the season against fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 18:45
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent misses out for Aston Villa
Darren Bent only makes the bench as Christian Benteke starts as a lone striker against Bradford City.
Jan 22, 18:59
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie scores a late equaliser against Aston Villa on January 19, 2013
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the action from West Bromwich Albion's derby draw with Aston Villa, which saw the Baggies come back from two goals down.
Jan 19, 20:25
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Aston Villa spurn two-goal lead to draw
A late strike from Peter Odemwingie rescues a point for West Bromwich Albion against Aston Villa at the Hawthorns.
Jan 19, 19:28
Shay Given
Shay Given comes out of international retirement
Shay Given says that sitting on the Aston Villa bench every week forced him to come out of international retirement for the Republic of Ireland.
Jan 16, 07:27
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Team News: Four changes for Aston Villa
Paul Lambert and Nigel Adkins both make changes to their starting lineups for today's match at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 14:20
Villa Park
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park.
Jan 10, 13:55
Shay Given
Cup games give hope to Shay Given
Shay Given has enjoyed a return to first-team action after "soul-destroying" months sitting on the bench for Aston Villa.
Jan 8, 00:48
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa
Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa against Ipswich Town this afternoon.
Jan 5, 13:19
Swansea's Danny Graham congratulates Wayne Routledge on his goal against Aston Villa on January 1, 2013
Swansea City held at home by Aston Villa
Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke score for Aston Villa as they come from a goal down to hold Swansea City to a 2-2 draw at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 1, 16:58
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