Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Brad Guzan: 'Pretty football not important'
Brad Guzan says that winning matches is more important than playing attractive football for Aston Villa.
Feb 11, 06:15
Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Paul Lambert hails "huge win" over West Ham United
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert describes his side's 2-1 victory over West Ham United as a "huge win".
Feb 10, 17:57
Christian Benteke is congratulated by team mate Simon Dawkins after scoring the opener against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over West Ham this afternoon, a match that saw the Villans move out of the relegation zone.
Feb 10, 16:01
Christian Benteke is congratulated by team mate Simon Dawkins after scoring the opener against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Aston Villa climb out of bottom three with win over West Ham United
Goals from Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia earn Aston Villa their first Premier League win of 2013 that sees them climb out of the relegation zone.
Feb 10, 15:32
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: No goals at Villa Park
Aston Villa and West Ham United fail to break the deadlock during the first 45 minutes at Villa Park.
Feb 10, 14:19
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Team News: Andy Carroll starts for West Ham United
West Ham United start with Andy Carroll as the lone centre-forward against Aston Villa.
Feb 10, 13:02
Andreas Weimann moments after missing the target against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates from today's Premier League match between struggling Aston Villa and West Ham.
Feb 10, 12:30
Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Manchester City weigh up Christian Benteke bid?
Manchester City have Christian Benteke on their radar and are ready to offer Aston Villa £20m for the striker this summer, according to a report.
Feb 10, 03:45
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Sam Allardyce wary of Christian Benteke threat
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce identifies Christian Benteke as the main threat for Aston Villa in their clash on Sunday.
Feb 9, 00:37
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 29, 2012
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League encounter between struggling Aston Villa and West Ham United.
Feb 8, 16:44
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Christian Benteke poised for Aston Villa exit?
Christian Benteke reportedly intends to leave struggling Aston Villa when the transfer window reopens in the summer.
Feb 8, 09:17
Everton forward Victor Anichebe equalises against Aston Villa on February 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Everton 3-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 17:38
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini pulls a goal back against Aston Villa on February 2, 2013
Marouane Fellaini steals late Everton draw
Marouane Fellaini scores a 92nd-minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw for Everton against Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 17:02
Villa's Christian Benteke is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring against Everton on February 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor give Aston Villa lead
Goals from Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor cancel out a Victor Anichebe strike to give Aston Villa a 2-1 lead over Everton at half time.
Feb 2, 15:55
Magpies boss Alan Pardew on the touchline at Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts its eye over Newcastle's first away win of the season at fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 22:35
Villa boss Paul Lambert gestures from the touchline in the game with Spurs on Boxing Day 2012
Paul Lambert defiant despite Newcastle United loss
Paul Lambert insists that Aston Villa will continue to fight after a fifth defeat in seven games, at home to Newcastle, sees them drop into the relegation zone.
Jan 29, 22:20
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Newcastle United claim victory at Aston Villa
Goals from Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye help Newcastle United record a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 21:37
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew applauds the travelling Magpies fans at Old Trafford on December 26, 2012
Half-Time Report: Newcastle in control at Aston Villa
Two unanswered goals put visiting Newcastle United in control at Villa Park.
Jan 29, 20:33
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa
Darren Bent starts alongside Christian Benteke in the Aston Villa attack against Newcastle United.
Jan 29, 19:06
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United came out on top for their first away win of the season against fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 18:45
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Premier League clubs battling for Christian Benteke?
Reports suggest that Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is wanted by a number of Premier League clubs.
Jan 27, 00:32
Villa's Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia stand dejected during their 3-1 defeat to Bradford City on January 8, 2013
Team News: Christian Benteke left out of Aston Villa squad
Christian Benteke, who is not injured, does not feature in Aston Villa's matchday squad for tonight's FA Cup clash at Millwall.
Jan 25, 19:30
Villa boss Paul Lambert gestures from the touchline in the game with Spurs on Boxing Day 2012
Preview:Millwall vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Aston Villa's FA Cup tie away at Championship side Millwall.
Jan 23, 19:53
Bradford boss Phil Parkinson celebrates after the club's famous win over Aston Villa on January 23, 2013
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson in "dreamland"
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson says he is in "dreamland" after his side reached the final of the Capital One Cup by beating Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate.
Jan 22, 22:15
Goalscoring hero James Hanson celebrates after Bradford beat Aston Villa to reach the League Cup final on January 22, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-1 Bradford City (Bradford advance 4-3 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bradford City advance to the final of the League Cup courtesy of a 4-3 aggregate win over Aston Villa.
Jan 22, 22:00
Bradford forward James Hanson celebrates scoring the equaliser against Aston Villa on January 22, 2013
Bradford City lose at Aston Villa but reach Capital One Cup final
Bradford City of League Two reach the final of the Capital One Cup by beating Premier League side Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate.
Jan 22, 21:36
The Aston Villa and Bradford teams arrive on the pitch before their semi-final second leg on January 22, 2013
Half-Time Report: Bradford still lead Capital One Cup semi despite Christian Benteke's goal
Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa the lead, but they still trail Bradford by one goal in the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Jan 22, 20:32
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent misses out for Aston Villa
Darren Bent only makes the bench as Christian Benteke starts as a lone striker against Bradford City.
Jan 22, 18:59
League Two underdogs Bradford City celebrate their League Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa on January 22, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 Bradford City (3-4 on aggregate) - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the second leg of the League Cup quarter-final between Aston Villa and Bradford City at Villa Park.
Jan 22, 18:45
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke targets League Cup final
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke says that he is determined to play in the League Cup final at Wembley this year.
Jan 22, 05:56
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie scores a late equaliser against Aston Villa on January 19, 2013
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the action from West Bromwich Albion's derby draw with Aston Villa, which saw the Baggies come back from two goals down.
Jan 19, 20:25
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Aston Villa spurn two-goal lead to draw
A late strike from Peter Odemwingie rescues a point for West Bromwich Albion against Aston Villa at the Hawthorns.
Jan 19, 19:28
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa in control at West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa score twice during the opening 45 minutes of their trip to West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 19, 18:23
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text coverage of West Bromwich Albion's Premier League clash against local rivals Aston Villa.
Jan 19, 16:30
Darren Bent
Aston Villa block Darren Bent move
Aston Villa will stop Darren Bent leaving the club this month to sign for any of their relegation rivals, according to reports.
Jan 13, 03:27
Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Southampton
Sports Mole looks back over Southampton's 1-0 victory away at Aston Villa.
Jan 12, 17:20
Bradford City's Nahki Wells opens the scoring against Aston Villa on January 8, 2013
Bradford City take first-leg lead over Aston Villa
Bradford City secure a 3-1 advantage over Aston Villa after the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final tie.
Jan 8, 21:41
Bradford City's Nahki Wells opens the scoring against Aston Villa on January 8, 2013
Half-Time Report: Bradford City leading Aston Villa at Valley Parade
Nahki Wells's strike is all that separates Bradford City and Aston Villa at Valley Parade.
Jan 8, 20:35
Darren Bent, Ashley Williams
Team News: Darren Bent drops out Aston Villa
Christian Benteke returns to the Aston Villa lineup ahead of Darren Bent for the trip to Bradford City.
Jan 8, 19:03
Bradford City's Nahki Wells opens the scoring against Aston Villa on January 8, 2013
Live Commentary: Bradford City 3-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg between League Two side Bradford and Aston Villa.
Jan 8, 18:45