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Half-Time Report: No breakthrough at Villa Park
Aston Villa create more opportunities than Cardiff City but it remains goalless at Villa Park. Nov 9, 15:48
Christian Benteke: "I don't feel as strong"
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke admits that he has struggled to return to fitness following his hip injury earlier this season.Nov 9, 15:23
Team News: Paul Lambert makes two changes for Cardiff City game
Libor Kozak and Aleksandar Tonev return to the Aston Villa team to face Cardiff City.Nov 9, 14:37
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa ended their seven-hour wait for a Premier League goal to beat Cardiff City 2-0, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.Nov 9, 14:05
Paul Lambert not worried about Christian Benteke form
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that he is not worried about striker Christian Benteke's form in front of goal.Nov 8, 14:01
Dwight Yorke: 'Paul Lambert should consider second penalty taker'
Aston Villa legend Dwight Yorke says Paul Lambert should consider another penalty taker in the wake of Christian Benteke's misses for the club.Nov 5, 21:03
Arsenal send scout to watch Christian Benteke, Winston Reid?
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke and West Ham United defender Winston Reid.Nov 3, 08:46
Match Analysis: West Ham United 0-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa at Upton Park.Nov 2, 17:58
West Ham United, Aston Villa ends in stalemate
West Ham United and Aston Villa play out a bore draw at Upton Park in the Premier League.Nov 2, 16:57
Half-Time Report: West Ham United, Aston Villa all square at the break
West Ham United and Aston Villa are goalless at the break in this afternoon's Premier League clash.Nov 2, 16:01
Paul Lambert expects Christian Benteke response
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert backs Christian Benteke to respond from last weekend's penalty miss when they face West Ham United later today.Nov 2, 00:15
Roberto Martinez: 'Tim Howard is faultless for Everton'
Roberto Martinez heaps praise on Tim Howard for keeping his Everton spot away from Joel Robles.Oct 30, 08:10
Premier League in numbers: Week nine
Sports Mole reviews the weekend's Premier League action using a host of facts and figures.Oct 28, 11:05
Paul Lambert: "We should have been three up"
Paul Lambert says that he will not be too harsh on his Aston Villa players after missed chances during today's 2-0 defeat to Everton.Oct 26, 20:10
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-2 Everton
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park, where the visitors ran out 2-1 victors to climb to third in the table.Oct 26, 16:50
Everton beat Aston Villa
Everton improved in the second half to end up with a comfortable 2-0 win over Aston Villa.Oct 26, 15:59
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa, Everton goalless at the break
Tim Howard saved a first-half penalty to ensure that Everton go in level at half time with Aston Villa.Oct 26, 14:54
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-2 Everton - as it happened
Read how Romelu Lukaku got the better of his Belgian international colleague Christian Benteke at Villa Park by scoring in a 2-0 Everton victory, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.Oct 26, 13:05
Romelu Lukaku won't make Christian Benteke comparison
On-loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku insists that it is up to other people to decide whether he or his Belgian international colleague Christian Benteke is the better player.Oct 25, 18:50
Roberto Martinez: 'Christian Benteke is Aston Villa's dangerman'
Roberto Martinez admits that Everton must stop Christian Benteke if they are to beat Aston Villa.Oct 25, 13:07
Paul Lambert: 'I wanted to pair Christian Benteke with Romelu Lukaku'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that he was interested in signing Romelu Lukaku last season before the striker moved to West Bromwich Albion.Oct 25, 06:48
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Everton.Oct 24, 15:58
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Aston Villa have surge in Fabian Delph shirt sales
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph experiences a surge in shirt sales since the start of the season.Oct 23, 11:30
Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready £28m January bid for Christian Benteke
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly launch a £28m bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.Oct 23, 08:48
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke was never a starting option'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that he was not tempted to start Christian Benteke against Tottenham Hotspur because the Belgian striker was not match fit.Oct 20, 19:56
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 victory at Aston Villa in the Premier League.Oct 20, 17:34
Tottenham Hotspur see off Aston Villa
Andros Townsend and Roberto Soldado score to give Tottenham Hotspur a 2-0 win against Aston Villa.Oct 20, 16:54
Team News: Christian Benteke only on Aston Villa bench
Christian Benteke is only named on the bench for Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 20, 14:16
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke was never leaving'
Paul Lambert brushes off suggestions that Christian Benteke was close to leaving Aston Villa in the transfer window.Oct 19, 13:22
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews Tottenham Hotspur's trip to Aston Villa.Oct 18, 15:18
Five outsiders to watch at 2014 World Cup
Sports Mole looks at five outsiders who will be good to watch at the 2014 World Cup.Oct 18, 10:56
Paul Lambert hopeful over Christian Benteke fitness
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hints that Christian Benteke could return from a hip injury for Sunday's Premier League encounter with Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 16, 14:32
Report: Lazio to rival Premier League suitors for Christian Benteke
Italian outfit Lazio are ready to rival the Premier League admirers of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, and are apparently considering a January bid.Oct 15, 00:30
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke won't be risked for Belgium
Belgium boss Marc Wilmots confirms that Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke will not be risked in tomorrow's final World Cup qualifier against Wales.Oct 14, 12:12
Paul Lambert reveals Christian Benteke concerns
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert asks Belgium coach Marc Wilmots not to risk Christian Benteke's long-term fitness in upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Oct 7, 00:47
Match Analysis: Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a look at the key talking points from the goalless draw between Hull City and Aston Villa.Oct 5, 16:24
Paul Lambert relaxed over Christian Benteke's Belgium inclusion
Paul Lambert says that he has no concerns over Christian Benteke being called up to the Belgium national team, despite suffering from a hip injury.Oct 3, 17:25
Preview:Hull City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Hull City and Aston Villa.Oct 3, 15:12
Andreas Weimann welcomes competition
The competition for places in the Aston Villa starting lineup pleases Andreas Weimann.Oct 1, 15:29
Ron Vlaar: 'Winning without Christian Benteke is a big boost'
Ron Vlaar claims that defeating Manchester City without topscorer Christian Benteke has given Aston Villa "a big boost".Sep 28, 17:38
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