Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2020
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 6, 11:30
 Thomas Partey pictured in Arsenal gear on October 17, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Thomas Partey, Hakim Ziyech, Jamie Vardy
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek seven, including Thomas Partey, Hakim Ziyech and Jamie Vardy.
Nov 3, 09:17
 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on June 19, 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl calls James Ward-Prowse the team's "role model"
The midfielder marked his 26th birthday with two freekick goals as Saints beat Aston Villa 4-3.
Nov 1, 16:15
 Patrick Bamford celebrates with teammates after scoring for Leeds United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on October 23, 2020
Preview:Leeds United vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Leicester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 31, 13:45
 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 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their sixth goal with Henri Lansbury on August 27, 2019
Henri Lansbury 'rejects offer to leave Aston Villa'
Midfielder Henri Lansbury reportedly rejected the opportunity to leave Aston Villa on a free transfer earlier this month.
Oct 27, 09:57
 Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on September 19, 2020
Marcelo Bielsa praises "homogeneous" Leeds squad following Aston Villa win
The Argentinian feels his players are a formidable unit as they have spent so long gelling.
Oct 24, 15:11
 Patrick Bamford celebrates with teammates after scoring for Leeds United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on October 23, 2020
Marcelo Bielsa: 'Patrick Bamford deserves all the plaudits'
Patrick Bamford became only the second player to score in each of Leeds's opening three away games in a top-flight season, after Gordon Hodgson in 1937-38.
Oct 23, 22:58
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith: 'I have the utmost respect for Marcelo Bielsa'
It is the first match between the clubs since the 'gift goal' incident at Elland Road.
Oct 22, 22:15
 John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020
John McGinn delighted to be back fit and contributing for in-form Aston Villa
The midfielder spent six months recovering from an ankle injury last term before returning for the delayed conclusion.
Oct 22, 12:54
 Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Tom Heaton on course for return to training next week'
The Aston Villa goalkeeper has been sidelined since January because of a knee injury.
Oct 21, 22:17
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith: 'We are not getting carried away by strong start'
Aston Villa have won their opening four Premier League games.
Oct 21, 12:23
 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's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
I told Ross Barkley that Villa loan would earn him place at Euros - Dean Smith
Ross Barkley has scored in his first two matches for Villa.
Oct 19, 09:00
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa not to get carried away with 100% record
Villa's win extended the only 100 per cent record in Europe's top five leagues.
Oct 18, 21:24
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa maintain perfect start with late win at Leicester
Villa have won their opening four league games of a season for the first time since the 1930-31 campaign
Oct 18, 20:42
 Leicester City's Dennis Praet celebrates scoring against Burnley in the Premier League on September 20, 2020
Leicester City out to make best-ever start to top-flight season against Aston Villa
A victory for Leicester City against Aston Villa will see them create some club history on Sunday evening.
Oct 18, 08:09
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Last season's loss to Leicester City was watershed moment'
Dean Smith's side lost 4-0 at the King Power Stadium in their last fixture before football was suspended in March.
Oct 17, 08:15
 Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured in action against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Dean Smith looks at benefit of Jack Grealish's England omission
The Villa star made his England debut last week but sat out the subsequent matches against Belgium and Denmark.
Oct 16, 14:09
 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
 Gareth Bale pictured in Tottenham Hotspur gear on September 27, 2020
Premier League transfer window: The big winners and losers
Arsenal and Tottenham were among those who did well.
Oct 6, 12:46
 Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020
Aston Villa release Orjan Nyland
Aston Villa announce the departure of goalkeeper Orjan Nyland by mutual consent after the 30-year-old fell down the pecking order at Villa Park.
Oct 5, 22:33
 Liverpool's Andrew Robertson pictured in September 2020
Andy Robertson slams "embarrassing" and 'unacceptable' Liverpool humiliation
Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions were thrashed 7-2 by Aston Villa.
Oct 5, 11:31
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on as his side are beaten by Aston Villa on October 4, 2020
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool 'lost the plot' in 7-2 Aston Villa defeat
It was the first match in which a Jurgen Klopp team had conceded seven goals in his managerial career.
Oct 5, 05:45
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Ollie Watkins hits hat-trick as Aston Villa dismantle champions Liverpool
Watkins opened the scoring in the fourth minute following a mistake by Reds goalkeeper Adrian.
Oct 4, 20:43
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith looking forward to Liverpool test
Dean Smith's men have won their opening two league matches of the Premier League season.
Oct 3, 13:33
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith looks to Aston Villa new boys to take pressure off Jack Grealish
Ross Barkley could make his debut against Liverpool on Sunday.
Oct 2, 21:51
 Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores their second goal against Aston Villa on November 2, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and champions Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 19:38
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith delighted with Aston Villa squad following summer spending spree
Villa host champions Liverpool on Sunday aiming to maintain their 100 per cent Premier League start.
Oct 2, 11:50
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith rues "missed opportunity" in EFL Cup
Sam Vokes' first-half header sent Stoke through to the quarter finals.
Oct 1, 21:07
 Stoke City's Sam Vokes celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on October 1, 2020
Sam Vokes scores winner as Stoke City beat Aston Villa in EFL Cup
Sam Vokes struck in the first half to send Stoke through at Villa Park
Oct 1, 20:09
 Ross Barkley pictured for Chelsea in September 2020
Team News: New signing Ross Barkley cup-tied for Aston Villa's clash with Stoke
Tom Heaton and Wesley continue to recover from their long-term knee injuries.
Sep 30, 13:06
 Ross Barkley pictured for Chelsea in September 2020
Aston Villa sign Ross Barkley on loan from Chelsea
Dean Smith labelled the capture of Ross Barkley "a real coup" for Villa.
Sep 30, 09:48
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup fourth round tie between Aston Villa and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 29, 12:00
 Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on September 28, 2020
Preview:Brentford vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup fourth round tie between Brentford and Fulham, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 29, 11:30
 Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured in action against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish cannot do any more to earn England spot'
Jack Grealish made his England debut as a late substitute in Denmark earlier this month.
Sep 29, 10:26
 Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on September 28, 2020
Scott Parker calls for reinforcements after Fulham lose at home to Aston Villa
Cottagers owner Tony Khan took to Twitter straight after the full-time whistle to apologise for his team's display.
Sep 28, 20:17
 Ollie Watkins in action for Aston Villa in September 2020
Dean Smith backs Ollie Watkins to follow in footsteps of Aston Villa legends
Ollie Watkins signed for a club record £28million from Brentford earlier this month.
Sep 27, 22:44
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