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Three people in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three people who need to enjoy successful weekends for very different reasons.Oct 31, 09:53
Match Analysis: Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at QPR's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa this evening as Charlie Austin's brace lifts his side off the bottom of the table.Oct 27, 22:40
Charlie Austin brace helps Queens Park Rangers beat Aston Villa
Queens Park Rangers seal a 2-0 win against Aston Villa in this evening's Premier League match at Loftus Road to move off the bottom of the table.Oct 27, 21:53
Half-Time Report: Charlie Austin strike gives Queens Park Rangers lead against Aston Villa
Queens Park Rangers are leading Aston Villa 1-0 at the break in this evening's Premier League clash at Loftus Road, thanks to Charlie Austin's goal.Oct 27, 20:48
Team News: Alex McCarthy out for Queens Park Rangers, Rio Ferdinand on bench
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is out of this evening's Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Loftus Road with a thigh injury.Oct 27, 19:30
Paul Lambert warns against Christian Benteke miracles
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that it might take a while for striker Christian Benteke to rediscover his best form following a six-month layoff.Oct 27, 00:03
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the match between Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa at Loftus Road.Oct 24, 18:49
Match Analysis: Everton 3-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Everton's 3-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Goodison Park.Oct 18, 16:42
Team News: Ross Barkley, Seamus Coleman return for Everton
Ross Barkley returns to the Everton starting XI for the first time this season as Roberto Martinez makes five changes to his side for the visit of Aston Villa.Oct 18, 13:20
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke return can help Tom Cleverley'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is looking for Tom Cleveley to step up for his side and feels that the return of Christian Benteke can help the midfielder.Oct 18, 03:48
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke "pushing for a start" against Everton
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert suggests that Christian Benteke could return to first-team action against Everton on Saturday.Oct 17, 16:52
Preview:Everton vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park as both teams seek to end three-game winless runs.Oct 16, 18:36
Joe Cole: 'Christian Benteke a mixture of Didier Drogba, Peter Crouch'
Christian Benteke reminds his Aston Villa teammate Joe Cole of a mixture between Didier Drogba and Peter Crouch.Oct 7, 14:37
Manchester City late show downs spirited Aston Villa
Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero score in the final 10 minutes as Manchester City eventually break Aston Villa's resistance to record a 2-0 win in the West Midlands.Oct 4, 18:24
Half-Time Report: Manchester City struggle for breakthrough at Aston Villa
Dominant Manchester City fail to register a shot on target during a goalless opening 45 minutes of their Premier League match at Aston Villa.Oct 4, 17:18
Team News: Joe Hart starts for Manchester City, Christian Benteke on Aston Villa bench
Joe Hart starts in goal for Manchester City's trip to Aston Villa, who have Christian Benteke on the bench after seven months out but lose Gabriel Agbonlahor to illness.Oct 4, 16:17
Christian Benteke "grateful" for Paul Lambert support during injury
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke says that he is "grateful" to have had the support of manager Paul Lambert while recovering from an Achilles injury.Oct 4, 11:41
Aston Villa handed Christian Benteke injury boost
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is named in Aston Villa's squad for this weekend's Premier League clash against Manchester City.Oct 2, 20:30
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Manchester City.Oct 2, 17:22
Christian Benteke return pleases Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann hails the return to fitness of his Aston Villa teammate Christian Benteke.Oct 1, 11:32
Christian Benteke scores on Aston Villa return
Christian Benteke scores from the penalty spot upon his return to action with Aston Villa's Under-21 team.Sep 29, 13:55
Christian Benteke close to Aston Villa return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that Christian Benteke is back in training and "not too far away" from a playing return.Sep 28, 23:04
Gabriel Agbonlahor excited by return of Christian Benteke
Gabriel Agbonlahor reveals that he is excited to see Aston Villa teammate Christian Benteke make his return from a long injury absence.Sep 24, 04:58
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke "not too far" from comeback
Paul Lambert reveals that Christian Benteke is "not too far" from making his Aston Villa return, but believes that Saturday's clash against Chelsea is too soon for him.Sep 22, 05:54
Paul Lambert: 'It's a massive boost to have Christian Benteke back'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that it is a "massive boost" to see Christian Benteke return to training.Sep 19, 04:58
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between unbeaten Aston Villa and Arsenal, who have won just once in six games in all competitions, at Villa Park.Sep 18, 16:35
Christian Benteke returns to training with Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke returns to training with the club five months after suffering a ruptured Achilles.Sep 15, 21:05
Video: How did Aston Villa fare in the transfer market?
The Sports Mole Sofa asks if Aston Villa have had a successful transfer window.Sep 4, 10:30
Paul Lambert: Aston Villa have made "terrific start" to Premier League season
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that his side have made a "terrific" start to the new Premier League season following their goalless draw with Newcastle United.Aug 23, 14:49
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between hosting Aston Villa and Newcastle, as Paul Lambert's side look for a first win in six against the Magpies.Aug 21, 16:28
Premier League opening day highlights
Sports Mole picks out some of the highlights and talking points from the opening day of the new Premier League season.Aug 17, 09:59
Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects this afternoon's Premier League match between Stoke City and Aston Villa, which saw the away side win 1-0. Aug 16, 16:50
Five opening-day shocks in Premier League
Sports Mole takes a look at five shocks that have occurred on the opening day of the Premier League since its creation in 1992.Aug 15, 10:24
Preview:Stoke City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the opening-day Premier League fixture between Midlands rivals Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.Aug 14, 21:20
Christian Benteke, Libor Kozak nearing return to fitness for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he expects Christian Benteke and Libor Kozak to be fit within the next few weeks.Aug 14, 15:54
Leandro Bacuna praises Christian Benteke optimism
Aston Villa defender Leandro Bacuna praises Christian Benteke for staying positive following his Achilles injury.Aug 4, 19:31
Christian Benteke: 'I will return a better player'
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke says that he will come back better and stronger from his Achilles injury.Jul 29, 09:30
Three players Newcastle United should sign
Sports Mole picks out three players that Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew should sign as he continues to revamp his squad at St James' Park.Jul 17, 10:13
Romelu Lukaku doubt for Belgium's World Cup opener against Algeria
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is a doubt for Belgium's World Cup opener against Algeria next Tuesday after sustaining an ankle injury in the warm-up win over Tunisia.Jun 9, 23:54
Who will win the World Cup's Golden Boot?
Sports Mole picks out five players that we believe have a chance of winning the World Cup's Golden Boot in Brazil.May 28, 10:44
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