Darren Bent
Darren Bent: Fernando Torres is the best striker in the league
Darren Bent says that Chelsea's Fernando Torres is the best striker in the Premier League.
Nov 9, 06:42
Gabriel Agbonlahor
In Pictures: Aston Villa 3-2 Norwich City
Pictures from Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Norwich at Villa Park.
Nov 6, 15:36
Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish rubbishes Darren Bent exit rumours
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish rubbishes rumours that Darren Bent will leave the club in January.
Nov 5, 23:29
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Result: Aston Villa 3-2 Norwich
Aston Villa beat Norwich 3-2 at Villa Park to pick up a first win in four league matches.
Nov 5, 16:56
Darren Bent
Petrov: 'Bent was hurt by Sunderland abuse'
Stiliyan Petrov defends Darren Bent after the striker recieved a hostile reception from Sunderland fans at the weekend.
Oct 31, 11:20
Connor Wickham
In Pictures: Sunderland 2-2 Aston Villa
Pictures from Sunderland's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 30, 14:53
Darren Bent
Steve Bruce not thinking about Darren Bent return
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits that he is not thinking about Darren Bent's return ahead of Aston Villa's visit this weekend.
Oct 27, 19:31
Darren Bent
Steve Bruce: 'We won't get sidetracked by Darren Bent's return'
Steve Bruce says that Sunderland will focus on the game against Aston Villa rather than Darren Bent's return.
Oct 26, 17:07
Paul Scharner
In Pictures: Aston Villa 1-2 West Bromwich Albion
Pictures from West Brom's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Oct 22, 17:26
Paul Scharner
Result: Aston Villa 1-2 West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich come from behind to claim all three points against ten-man Aston Villa.
Oct 22, 15:52
Darren Bent
Darren Bent aims for England starting role
Darren Bent hopes to play up front for England during Wayne Rooney's absence at the European Championships.
Oct 22, 12:45
Darren Bent
Alex McLeish: 'Darren Bent can replace Wayne Rooney for England'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish believes that Darren Bent is the man to replace Wayne Rooney at Euro 2012.
Oct 13, 22:49
Wayne Rooney
In Pictures: Montenegro 2-2 England
England progress to the Euro 2012 finals with a 2-2 draw against Montenegro, but Wayne Rooney is sent off in Podgorica.
Oct 8, 00:20
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent starts up front for England
Darren Bent starts up front for England against Montenegro.
Oct 7, 17:59
Darren Bent
In Pictures: Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan Athletic
Pictures from Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Wigan at Villa Park.
Oct 1, 18:35
Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish hails "excellent performance"
Alex McLeish is glad that Aston Villa managed to end Wigan Athletic's positive record at Villa Park this afternoon.
Oct 1, 17:09
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Result: Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan Athletic
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Darren Bent find the net as Aston Villa claim victory over Wigan Athletic.
Oct 1, 15:53
Darren Bent
Aston Villa receive injury boost
Aston Villa are boosted by the likely return of Darren Bent, James Collins, Emile Heskey and Jermaine Jenas.
Sep 28, 06:34
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent misses out for Aston Villa
Darren Bent misses out on Aston Villa's trip to Queens Park Rangers because of a groin injury.
Sep 25, 14:44
Darren Bent
Team News: Team Jones: Darren Bent to miss QPR clash
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish says that striker Darren Bent will miss his side's trip to QPR on Sunday with a groin problem.
Sep 25, 00:22
Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish disappointed with a point
Alex McLeish is disappointed with Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
Sep 17, 19:30
Darren Bent
Darren Bent reveals managerial ambitions
Aston Villa centre-forward Darren Bent reveals that he wants to become a manager when he retires.
Sep 17, 12:36
Darren Bent
Darren Bent set for Aston Villa return
Darren Bent is set for a return to the Aston Villa lineup this weekend after missing England's recent Euro 2012 qualifiers through injury.
Sep 8, 22:09
Leighton Baines
Leighton Baines withdraws from England squad
Leighton Baines joins Darren Bent and Micah Richards in pulling out of the England squad with injury.
Sep 5, 12:06
Darren Bent
Darren Bent and Micah Richards injured for Wales clash
Darren Bent and Micah Richards withdraw from England's squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales on Tuesday.
Sep 4, 12:42
Darren Bent
Darren Bent a doubt for Bulgaria qualifier
Darren Bent is a doubt for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday with a suspected groin injury.
Sep 1, 18:32
Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: 'We didn't get enough service up front'
Alex McLeish bemoans his side's failure to convert possession into chances, after drawing 0-0 with Wolves.
Aug 27, 15:59
Emile Heskey
Result: Aston Villa 3-1 Blackburn
Alex McLeish leads Aston Villa to a 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in his first home game as the club's manager.
Aug 20, 16:30
Darren Bent
Darren Bent recovers from shoulder injury
Darren Bent is fit to play in Aston Villa's Premier League opener at Fulham.
Aug 12, 08:40
Darren Bent
Darren Bent: "I had to pull out of the England squad"
A shoulder injury rules Darren Bent out of England's friendly with Holland.
Aug 7, 10:45
Darren Bent
Aston Villa reach Asia Cup final
Aston Villa reach the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy after Darren Bent scores the only goal of the game to beat Blackburn Rovers.
Jul 27, 19:27
Darren Bent
Darren Bent vows to stay at Aston Villa
Darren Bent vows to stay at Aston Villa despite high-profile departures at Villa Park.
Jul 21, 09:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bent: ‘Villa can move on from Young’
Darren Bent insists that Aston Villa can stand to lose Ashley Young to Manchester United.
Jun 8, 15:56
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