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Aston Villa's Paul Lambert rejects claims of Jose Mourinho rift
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that he and Jose Mourinho had 'no problems' during last night's clash.Aug 22, 14:51
Jose Mourinho: "Christian Benteke is a special player"
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho calls Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke a "special player" after the Blues' 2-1 win over the Villans on Wednesday evening.Aug 22, 02:26
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Lambert complains at every decision'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Paul Lambert remains him of a younger version of himself.Aug 22, 00:13
Jose Mourinho: 'I missed the Premier League'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho expresses his fondness for the Premier League following this evening's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.Aug 21, 23:20
Paul Lambert bemoans refereeing decisions
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that his side should have been awarded a penalty in tonight's Premier League clash with Chelsea.Aug 21, 22:25
Andreas Weimann: 'We deserved at least a point'
Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann insists that his side should have taken something from this evening's clash with Chelsea.Aug 21, 22:15
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the action from Chelsea's 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge this evening.Aug 21, 21:29
Branislav Ivanovic seals Chelsea win
Branislav Ivanovic heads Chelsea to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.Aug 21, 20:42
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke strike sends Aston Villa in level
Antonio Luna's early own goal has Chelsea leading Aston Villa 1-0 at half time at Stamford Bridge.Aug 21, 19:37
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Live commentary of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.Aug 21, 17:45
Darren Bent: 'Paul Lambert snub was horrible'
New Fulham striker Darren Bent describes his year in the wilderness at Aston Villa as a "horrible" time of his career plagued by uncertainty.Aug 20, 01:50
Jack Wilshere: Fans booing is "understandable"
Jack Wilshere admits that Arsenal deserved to be booed by their own fans in the 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.Aug 17, 19:38
Aston Villa shock Arsenal to secure victory
Christian Benteke scores twice as Aston Villa come from two goals behind to beat 10-man Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.Aug 17, 16:18
Half-Time Report: Arsenal frustrated by Aston Villa in first half
Christian Benteke's equaliser ensures that the score is 1-1 between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the break.Aug 17, 15:58
Team News: Santi Cazorla named on Arsenal bench for visit of Aston Villa
Santi Cazorla's midweek exploits for Spain means that he can only make the bench for Arsenal's clash with Aston Villa.Aug 17, 15:37
Live Commentary: Arsenal 1-3 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa caused an opening day shock against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.Aug 17, 13:00
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa aren't a one-man team'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that his side possess more quality than the attacking threat of striker Christian Benteke.Aug 17, 05:59
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke will be even better this year'
Paul Lambert believes that Christian Benteke has improved in pre-season and will be even better in 2013-14.Aug 16, 13:37
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League opener between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates.Aug 15, 15:40
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Report: Darren Bent to undergo Fulham medical today
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will reportedly undergo his Fulham medical today.Aug 15, 08:01
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Christian Benteke, Andreas Weimann 'top shirt sales for Aston Villa'
Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann reportedly top Aston Villa's shirt sales.Aug 13, 12:34
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Preview:Belgium vs. France
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Belgium and France.Aug 12, 16:23
Aston Villa edge five-goal thriller with Malaga
Christian Benteke scores twice as Aston Villa see off Malaga in a pre-season friendly.Aug 10, 15:54
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Team News: Christian Benteke spearheads Aston Villa attack
Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann are named up front for Aston Villa in their friendly clash with Malaga.Aug 10, 13:35
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Aston Villa's Christian Benteke: 'I can handle the pressure'
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is confident that he will able to manage the weight of expectations on his shoulders going into the season.Aug 6, 19:08
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Who will be next season's Premier League top goalscorer?
Sports Mole assesses five players who could become the Premier League's leading goalscorer next season.Aug 5, 11:10
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Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert: Shamrock Rovers victory was "pleasing"
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert admits that he is happy with how his side are progressing ahead of the start of the Premier League in two weeks' time.Aug 5, 04:58
Christian Benteke scores in Aston Villa win
Aston Villa overcome Shamrock Rovers thanks to goals by Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke.Aug 4, 14:48
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Paul Lambert praises "excellent" Aston Villa win
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hails his side's 5-0 win away at Walsall as an excellent performance.Jul 31, 21:38
Aston Villa hit five past Walsall
Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor both score in Aston Villa's 5-0 win over Walsall in a pre-season friendly.Jul 31, 20:26
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Leandro Bacuna delighted with Christian Benteke's Aston Villa stay
Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna is delighted that Christian Benteke decided to stay at Villa Park this summer.Jul 29, 03:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F19%2Faston-villa-chelsea.jpg "Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against Chelsea on May 11, 2013")
Christian Benteke hat-trick sinks Crewe Alexandra
Christian Benteke helps Aston Villa to a 5-1 win over Crewe Alexandra with a hat-trick inside 35 minutes.Jul 26, 20:22
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Steve Bruce: 'Yannick Sagbo is like Christian Benteke'
Hull City manager Steve Bruce believes that new signing Yannick Sagbo is a similar type of player to Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.Jul 26, 16:47
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Aston Villa's Darren Bent 'gutted' at loss of number nine shirt
Aston Villa forward admits that he is "gutted" he is no longer the club's number nine.Jul 24, 22:28
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert wants repeat Christian Benteke performance
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants Christian Benteke to repeat his 19-goal debut season in the Premier League in the next campaign.Jul 23, 22:49
Non-league Luton Town defeat Aston Villa
Non-league Luton Town beat Premier League side Aston Villa 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Kenilworth Road.Jul 23, 20:45
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Report: Tottenham Hotspur to lodge £18m Roberto Soldado bid
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is preparing a club record-breaking £18m offer for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, according to a report.Jul 23, 00:04
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In profile: Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Nacer Chadli
Sports Mole profiles incoming Tottenham Hotspur winger Nacer Chadli.Jul 21, 15:12
Tottenham Hotspur want Roberto Soldado, Loic Remy?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in Roberto Soldado and Loic Remy after seemingly missing out on their primary transfer targets.Jul 21, 08:15
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Top five Premier League U-turns
Following the news that Christian Benteke is to stay at Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks back on five other Premier League U-turns.Jul 20, 11:04
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