Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 11:45
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish in action with Burnley's Ashley Westwood in the Premier League on December 17, 2020
Dean Smith pleased with Jack Grealish's focus
Jack Grealish was banned from driving for nine months and fined £82,499 on Tuesday for two separate driving offences.
Dec 17, 21:48
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith admits to goalkeeper dilemma
Tom Heaton has been sidelined by a knee injury for nearly a year.
Dec 16, 22:40
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Dean Smith looking to tie Luiz and Konsa down to new Aston Villa deals
Manchester City inserted a buy-back clause when they sold Douglas Luiz to Villa.
Dec 15, 22:50
 Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
Dean Smith hopes Anwar El Ghazi's confidence is boosted by Wolves winner
Anwar El Ghazi scored a last-minute penalty after coming off the bench.
Dec 15, 14:04
 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
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith bemoans flurry of cards in Aston Villa's win over Wolves
The Dutchman scored from the spot in injury time after Nelson Semedo brought down John McGinn.
Dec 12, 16:25
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
John McGinn: 'Easy choice to sign new Aston Villa deal'
The Scotland international has been a key player for Villa since joining from Hibernian in 2018.
Dec 11, 20:03
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith hopes Aston Villa can replicate Leicester and Wolves' success
Villa play Wanderers on Saturday.
Dec 11, 13:29
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Aston Villa will not have Ross Barkley available against Wolverhampton Wanderers
It is hoped the 27-year-old will return next week against either Burnley or West Brom.
Dec 10, 13:51
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 10, 10:22
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Jack Grealish, Ross Barkley escape punishment over coronavirus breaches
The midfield duo travelled to London for Ross Barkley's birthday.
Dec 9, 23:21
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Aston Villa 'put £100m price tag on Man City target Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa are not prepared to wave goodbye to Jack Grealish without receiving a fee of £100m for the 25-year-old, according to a report.
Dec 3, 09:17
 Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018
Frank Lampard backs John Terry for Derby County job
Former Chelsea and England defender John Terry is among the bookies' favourites to take the helm at the Rams.
Dec 1, 14:49
 West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates with Angelo Ogbonna in January 2020
Angelo Ogbonna heaps praise on David Moyes following Aston Villa win
Italian defender Angelo Ogbonna opened the scoring in Monday night's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Dec 1, 12:20
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith upset after Aston Villa denied late penalty in West Ham defeat
Goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen gave the Hammers a 2-1 victory.
Dec 1, 00:00
 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
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Walking dog helps me deal with stress of Premier League'
Villa go to West Ham on Monday aiming to extending their winning away run.
Nov 29, 22:51
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Dean Smith provides positive update on Ross Barkley injury
Ross Barkley joined Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Nov 28, 12:58
 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
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne 'recommends Aston Villa's Jack Grealish to Manchester City'
Manchester City are ready to swoop for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish after Kevin De Bruyne gave his seal of approval, according to a report.
Nov 23, 17:54
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Graham Potter lavishes praise on Danny Welbeck after first goal
The former England international joined Albion on a free transfer last month.
Nov 22, 12:09
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith had no doubts Ollie Watkins would perform in Premier League
Dean Smith had bought Ollie Watkins a fish tank when he signed him at Brentford.
Nov 20, 22:39
 Adam Webster pictured on August 17, 2019
Adam Webster: 'The time was right for me to captain Brighton'
The two teams meet at Villa Park on Saturday.
Nov 20, 14:20
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith proud of Jack Grealish following England exploits
The midfielder received rave reviews for his three appearances for England over the last week.
Nov 20, 09:21
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and form guide.
Nov 19, 14:18
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa's impressive start helped by youngest side in Premier League
Research by the PA news agency has found that Villa's starting line-ups so far this season have an average age of 25 years, four months and six days.
Nov 19, 12:10
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith not in favour of five substitution rule as issue is discussed
The Aston Villa boss lost his father to the disease in March.
Nov 19, 12:07
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Jack Grealish 'becomes Manchester City's number one target'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish emerges as a leading transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report.
Nov 15, 09:12
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 8, 2020
Frank Lampard 'views Ross Barkley as part of Chelsea future'
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard assures Ross Barkley that he has a future at the club, according to a report.
Nov 14, 09:56
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Manchester United 'to consider Jack Grealish move if Paul Pogba leaves'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Aston Villa's Jack Grealish if Paul Pogba leaves over the summer.
Nov 10, 23:47
 Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Emiliano Martinez heaps praise on Aston Villa defence following Arsenal win
The Argentine was making his first return to the Emirates Stadium since his summer switch from the Gunners.
Nov 9, 13:07
 Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez opens up on "emotional" win over Arsenal
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez opens up on his side's convincing victory over former club Arsenal, describing the occasion as "emotional".
Nov 9, 12:32
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Win over Arsenal better than Liverpool thrashing'
Aston Villa won 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium with Ollie Watkins among the goals again.
Nov 8, 22:41
 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
Ollie Watkins nets brace as Aston Villa run out convincing winners at Arsenal
Dean Smith's side beat the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 8, 21:20
 Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured in action against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish will keep on improving'
Jack Grealish's form has earned praise from England boss Gareth Southgate.
Nov 7, 13:27
 Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa must match Emi Martinez's ambitions'
The 28-year-old helped Arsenal win two trophies before leaving.
Nov 6, 22:42
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith pleased with Aston Villa's start despite recent defeats
Villa go to Arsenal on Sunday aiming to get back to winning ways.
Nov 6, 11:59
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