Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 11:00
 Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 30, 2020
Late Aston Villa goal ruled out by VAR as West Ham move up to fifth
Ollie Watkins missed a penalty and had a late goal disallowed.
Nov 30, 22:21
 West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
Preview:West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 11:45
 Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane pictured in June 2020
Conor Hourihane opens up on personal coronavirus struggles
The midfielder admits the pandemic is preying on players' minds.
Nov 18, 00:02
 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny brings in Ireland reinforcements for Nations League
The squad has been hit by injuries and Covid-19 ahead of the match against Wales.
Nov 14, 13:36
 Ross Barkley pictured for Aston Villa in October 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hails Ross Barkley's "tremendous" attitude
The on-loan midfielder has scored in Villa's victories against Liverpool and Leicester.
Oct 31, 09:50
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including predictions and team news.
Oct 30, 17:05
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith confident Aston Villa will bounce back from Leeds defeat
Villa suffered their first Premier League defeat last week as they looked to go top of the table.
Oct 30, 12:25
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 21, 11:58
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 16, 10:45
 Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean reacts after being sent off against Wales in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Republic of Ireland and Wales play out drab goalless stalemate in Nations League
James McClean was dismissed late on for a second bookable offence but the visitors could not take advantage.
Oct 11, 15:28
 Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Five talking points from the Republic of Ireland's Euro playoff heartbreak
Stephen Kenny's men went out on penalties in Bratislava.
Oct 9, 11:52
 Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Republic of Ireland lose Euro 2020 playoff to Slovakia on penalties
Stephen Kenny's men were denied by an upright in extra-time.
Oct 8, 22:06
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy claims the match ball after his hat-trick against Manchester City on September 27, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Jamie Vardy, Jack Grealish, Illan Meslier
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek three, including Jamie Vardy, Jack Grealish and Illan Meslier.
Sep 29, 09:04
 Aston Villa players celebrate Jack Grealish's goal against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Aston Villa cruise to victory at sorry Fulham
Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings were on the scoresheet for Villa.
Sep 28, 18:54
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020
Preview:Bristol City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup third-round tie between Bristol City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 22, 11:00
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 09:30
 Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane pictured in June 2020
Conor Hourihane insists Republic of Ireland are prepared to win ugly
Ireland drew 1-1 in Bulgaria on Thursday evening.
Sep 4, 17:24
 Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane pictured in June 2020
Conor Hourihane calls for Aston Villa to "move forward" after PL survival
Villa were seven points from safety heading into their game against Crystal Palace on July 12.
Jul 27, 11:23
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Dean Smith hails "heroic" Aston Villa display after moving out of bottom three
Villa go to West Ham on Sunday front runners for Premier League survival.
Jul 22, 07:29
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates against scoring against Arsenal on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa beat Arsenal to climb out of relegation zone
Dean Smith's team go into the final game of the season out of the bottom three thanks to Trezeguet goal.
Jul 21, 21:24
 Everton's Theo Walcott celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on July 16, 2020
Late Theo Walcott equaliser leaves Aston Villa on brink of relegation
Dean Smith's side are three points from safety with only two games remaining.
Jul 16, 19:25
 Wolves heroes Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez celebrate on June 20, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Midlands rivals Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 25, 09:46
 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020
Ahmed Elmohamady earns Aston Villa point at Newcastle
Magpies boss Steve Bruce has signed the Egyptian for three different clubs.
Jun 24, 19:25
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Ghost goal denies Sheffield United victory at Aston Villa
Goal-line technology failed as Sheffield United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa.
Jun 17, 19:17
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 10:42
 Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy pictured in October 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Serhou Guirassy, Alexandre Lacazette, Lionel Messi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 18, 06:57
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
Conor Hourihane: 'Jack Grealish deserves big move'
Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane admits that teammate Jack Grealish faces a "tough decision" over his future amid speculation linking him with Manchester United.
May 17, 20:33
 Jonjo Shelvey celebrates getting an equaliser for Newcastle United on December 8, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Jadon Sancho, Samuel Umtiti, Tiemoue Bakayoko
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 4, 06:57
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Conor Hourihane admits Jack Grealish is "too good" for Aston Villa
Conor Hourihane admits that his Aston Villa teammate is "too good" for the club amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
May 3, 20:06
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
 Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up next season
With Aston Villa potentially being busy during the summer transfer window, Sports Mole takes a look at how the West Midlands outfit could line up next season.
Mar 17, 11:15
 Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester on March 9, 2020
Jamie Vardy, Harvey Barnes bag braces as Leicester hammer Villa
Harvey Barnes also scored a brace for the Foxes, with the defeat leaving Villa firmly in relegation trouble.
Mar 9, 22:12
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Road to Wembley: How Aston Villa reached the EFL Cup final
Trezeguet's stoppage-time winner against Leicester was the final step for Dean Smith's side on their route to Wembley.
Jan 28, 23:41
 Watford manager Nigel Pearson pictured on January 12, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Premier League showdown between Aston Villa and Watford.
Jan 19, 16:15
 Watford manager Nigel Pearson looks on on December 22, 2019
Preview:Watford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Watford and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 27, 12:31
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 4, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Still more to come from Jack Grealish'
Villa are a point from safety in the Premier League after victory over Norwich.
Dec 26, 19:32
 Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2019
Aston Villa beat Norwich in crucial relegation battle
The visitors were again made to pay for not taking their chances.
Dec 26, 17:38
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 19, 10:13
 Liverpool coach Neil Critchley pictured on December 17, 2019
Stand-in boss Neil Critchley hails Aston Villa treatment of Liverpool youngsters
A couple of the young Reds players will fly out to Qatar to be with the first-team squad playing in the Club World Cup.
Dec 17, 23:21
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