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Southampton crush Aston Villa as Sadio Mane breaks hat-trick record
Southampton score six against Aston Villa in the Premier League as Sadio Mane nets a three-minute hat-trick.May 16, 13:38
Team News: Shane Long, James Ward-Prowse start for Southampton
Southampton make two changes and Aston Villa make one for the early Premier League kickoff.May 16, 11:10
Live Commentary: Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole live coverage as Southampton hammered Aston Villa 6-1 to move sixth in the Premier League table.May 16, 10:45
Tim Sherwood warns Christian Benteke against leaving Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood warns in-demand Christian Benteke that he is rolling the dice with his Belgium future if he leaves the Villans.May 15, 22:24
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Southampton's visit of Aston Villa as the visitors close in on Premier League survival.May 14, 15:58
Fantasy Football advice: Week 37
Sports Mole takes a look at week 37 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.May 14, 09:25
Aston Villa star Christian Benteke 'postpones exit decision'
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke will reportedly make a decision regarding his future next month.May 12, 23:04
Report: Chelsea to submit Christian Benteke bid
Chelsea reportedly consider a £30m move for in-form Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.May 12, 21:25
On this day: Frank Lampard becomes Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer
Two years ago today, midfielder Frank Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer.May 11, 07:00
Aston Villa win thanks to Tom Cleverley strike
Tom Cleverley's fine form continues as his goal gives Aston Villa a 1-0 win over West Ham United at Villa Park.May 9, 15:54
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa lead through Tom Cleverley strike
Aston Villa hold a one-goal lead over West Ham United at half time at Villa Park.May 9, 14:46
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary Aston Villa's crucial 1-0 win over West Ham United in the Premier League.May 9, 13:00
Tim Sherwood: Chelsea cannot afford 'best striker in Europe' Christian Benteke
Tim Sherwood says that Aston Villa hitman Christian Benteke is the best striker in Europe and Chelsea can't afford him.May 9, 00:47
Premier League in numbers: Week 36 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League action, with the aid of a selection of statistics from all 10 games taking place.May 8, 10:58
Christian Benteke lands Premier League Player of the Month gong
Christian Benteke fends off competition from the likes of John Terry and Ander Herrera to win April's Barclays Premier League Player of the Month award.May 8, 05:43
Report: Chelsea target summer move for Christian Benteke
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is reportedly a £30m summer target for Chelsea.May 7, 19:21
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park.May 7, 15:58
Fantasy Football advice: Week 36
Sports Mole takes a look at week 36 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.May 7, 11:02
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 most impressive players from the latest round of Premier League games.May 5, 10:30
Premier League in numbers: Week 35
Sports Mole looks back on the 35th round of Premier League fixtures with a selection of statistics from each encounter.May 5, 09:02
Charles N'Zogbia praises Christian Benteke form
Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia praises teammate Christian Benteke after he scored twice against Everton in the Premier League.May 4, 17:41
Roberto Martinez: 'We cannot end the season poorly'
Everton boss Roberto Martinez stresses that his side cannot afford to let their intensity drop during the closing stages of the season.May 4, 03:12
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood hopeful of Christian Benteke stay
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is optimistic that the decision of Fabian Delph to sign a long-term deal will convince Christian Benteke to remain at the club.May 4, 02:58
Roberto Martinez: 'First half cost Everton against Aston Villa'
Roberto Martinez admits that Everton's first-half performance cost them during their 3-2 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa. May 2, 23:28
Player Ratings: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton
Sports Mole rates the displays of the players on show during Aston Villa's 3-2 win over Everton at Villa Park.May 2, 16:48
Tim Sherwood: 'There is no better midfielder in the country than Fabian Delph'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood describes Fabian Delph as the best midfielder in the country following his performance in their 3-2 defeat of Everton.May 2, 16:41
Roberto Martinez: 'Everton were second best'
Everton manager Roberto Martinez criticises his side's performance in their 3-2 defeat away at Aston Villa, admitting that they were "second best".May 2, 16:29
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's 3-2 win over Everton at Villa Park.May 2, 16:16
Christian Benteke brace helps Aston Villa edge past Everton
A Christian Benteke brace helpes Aston Villa secure a 3-2 win against Everton in their Premier League clash at Villa Park.May 2, 15:55
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke brace puts Aston Villa in cruise control against Everton
Christian Benteke's brace gives Aston Villa a 2-0 half-time lead against Everton in their Premier League clash at Villa Park.May 2, 14:49
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton - as it happened
Find out how Aston Villa won by the odd goal in five against Everton at Villa Park with Sports Mole's text updates.May 2, 13:00
Mesut Ozil wins PFA Fans' Player of the Month award
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil wins the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for April.May 1, 12:38
Tim Sherwood: 'Most clubs can't afford Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood admits that he wants to keep Christian Benteke but warns his suitors that he will not be sold on the cheap.Apr 30, 16:38
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Everton as Tim Sherwood's relegation scrappers look for crucial points against the in-form Toffees.Apr 30, 16:08
Fantasy Football advice: Week 35
Sports Mole takes a look at week 35 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.Apr 30, 08:01
Report: Aston Villa want £30m for Christian Benteke
Aston Villa will ask for £30m for Christian Benteke in a bid to fend off interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, according to a report.Apr 30, 07:32
Christian Benteke agent plays down exit talk
Christian Benteke's agent plays down speculation linking the striker with a move away from Aston Villa.Apr 28, 11:46
Report: Liverpool chase Christian Benteke, Memphis Depay and Danny Ings
Christian Benteke, Memphis Depay and Danny Ings are all reportedly summer transfer targets for Liverpool.Apr 27, 02:20
Liverpool want Christian Benteke to replace Rickie Lambert?
Aston Villa hitman Christian Benteke is on Liverpool's radar as Brendan Rodgers plans to bolster his misfiring strike force, according to reports.Apr 26, 12:07
Tim Sherwood stays positive despite Manchester City defeat
Tim Sherwood laughs off suggestions of relegation and claims that Aston Villa outplayed Manchester City in their 3-2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.Apr 25, 19:29
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