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Half-Time Report: Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion share six goals in first half
Aston Villa and West Bromwich share six goals in a first half which ends 3-3 at Villa Park.Jan 29, 20:36
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-3 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's dramatic derby against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.Jan 29, 18:44
Pepe Mel: 'I tried to sign Christian Benteke'
Pepe Mel reveals that he tried to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke last summer while in charge of La Liga side Real Betis.Jan 28, 22:43
Pepe Mel focused on derby triumph
West Brom manager Pepe Mel claims that his side must beat Aston Villa in Wednesday's derby at Villa Park.Jan 28, 17:11
Ron Vlaar happy with Christian Benteke improvement
Ron Vlaar praises his Aston Villa teammate Christian Benteke following the striker's return to goalscoring form.Jan 21, 15:32
Premier League in numbers: Week 22
Sports Mole looks back over the 22nd weekend of Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures.Jan 21, 12:01
Jordan Henderson: 'We need to defend better'
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson admits that his side need to defend better as a team following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.Jan 20, 22:18
Paul Lambert: Aston Villa were "fantastic"
Paul Lambert is delighted with Aston Villa's performance against Liverpool, particularly in the first half.Jan 18, 21:35
Match Analysis: Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole casts its analytical eye over Liverpool's 2-2 draw at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.Jan 18, 19:53
Steven Gerrard penalty rescues point for Liverpool
Liverpool come from two goals down to draw with Aston Villa at Anfield in the Premier League.Jan 18, 19:24
Half-Time Report: Andreas Weimann, Christian Benteke give Aston Villa lead over Liverpool
Aston Villa find themselves 2-1 up against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.Jan 18, 18:24
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Liverpool's 2-2 draw at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.Jan 18, 16:29
Christian Benteke admires Luis Suarez
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke says that he has a lot to learn from Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.Jan 18, 02:57
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Premier League stars attend NBA clash at O2 Arena in London
A hoard of Premier League stars turn out for the NBA clash between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks at the O2 Arena in London.Jan 17, 12:51
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield, where the visitors have won just once in 12 seasons.Jan 16, 20:30
Fantasy Football advice: Week 22
Sports Mole picks out which players are worth selecting and avoiding ahead of the 22nd round of Premier League fantasy football.Jan 15, 11:32
Premier League in numbers: Week 21
Sports Mole looks back over the weekend's Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures.Jan 14, 12:24
Paul Lambert pleased with Aston Villa response against Arsenal
Paul Lambert hails Aston Villa's second-half recovery in the defeat to Arsenal as well as the goal for Christian Benteke.Jan 14, 06:47
Aaron Ramsey hails Arsenal win, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain return
Aaron Ramsey lauds the return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during Arsenal's win at Aston Villa on Monday.Jan 14, 06:22
Paul Lambert: Nathan Baker "okay" after concussion
Paul Lambert confirms that Nathan Baker is "okay" after suffering a concussion in Aston Villa's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.Jan 14, 00:08
Arsene Wenger: 'It was a fighting performance'
Arsene Wenger praises both the footballing and battling qualities that top-of-the-table Arsenal displayed in their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the West Midlands.Jan 13, 23:48
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal
Sports Mole analyses Arsenal's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League at Villa Park.Jan 13, 22:27
Arsenal go top with win over Aston Villa
Arsenal move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 win over Aston Villa.Jan 13, 22:00
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage from Villa Park where Aston Villa hosted Arsenal in the Premier League.Jan 13, 19:01
Fantasy Football advice: Week 21
Sports Mole's fantasy football advice returns as we look ahead to week 21 of Premier League football.Jan 8, 16:55
Sheffield United shock Aston Villa
Ryan Flynn strikes in the 81st minute to hand Sheffield United a shock victory over Premier League side Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup.Jan 4, 16:57
Half-Time Report: Jamie Murphy hands Sheffield United lead at the break
Jamie Murphy hands Sheffield United the lead at the break in their FA Cup clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park.Jan 4, 15:53
Ashley Westwood: 'Christian Benteke not just about goals'
Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood feels that there were signs of misfiring striker Christian Benteke rediscovering his best form in the win at Sunderland.Jan 2, 15:37
Paul Lambert praises returning Aston Villa stars
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert expresses his delight at the performances of Christian Benteke and Ron Vlaar during Wednesday's 1-0 win at Sunderland.Jan 1, 18:33
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a look at the main talking points from Aston Villa's 1-0 win against Sunderland. Jan 1, 17:49
Gabriel Agbonlahor gives Aston Villa narrow victory
A goal from Gabriel Agbonlahor gives Aston Villa a slender 1-0 away victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.Jan 1, 16:58
Team News: Steven Fletcher, Jack Colback start for Sunderland
Steven Fletcher and Jack Colback start for Sunderland against Aston Villa, who have Christian Benteke back in their starting lineup.Jan 1, 14:56
Mid-season report: Everton
Sports Mole recaps Everton's first half of the season during which they went from strength to strength under new boss Roberto Martinez.Dec 31, 18:27
Mid-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole recaps Aston Villa's first half of the season, during which their home struggles have seen them sucked them into relegation trouble.Dec 31, 14:00
Mark Lawrenson: 'Arsenal should sign Christian Benteke'
Mark Lawrenson calls for Arsenal to try to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.Dec 31, 03:13
Preview:Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the New Year's Day meeting between bottom-of-the-table Sunderland and out-of-form Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.Dec 30, 20:33
Paul Lambert hints at Christian Benteke return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert suggests that striker Christian Benteke could be fit to face Sunderland on New Year's Day and backs the striker to rediscover his best form.Dec 30, 19:21
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace at Villa Park.Dec 26, 17:56
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park.Dec 26, 11:20
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day meeting between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace as both sides look to return to winning ways.Dec 24, 14:35
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