Manchester City players pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the EFL Cup on March 1, 2020
Manchester City beat Aston Villa to win third straight EFL Cup
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri got the favourites off to a flying start.
Mar 1, 18:35
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith out to win EFL Cup for himself and his dad
The Aston Villa manager's father is suffering from dementia.
Mar 1, 00:25
 Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018
Dean Smith: 'John Terry can inspire Aston Villa to EFL Cup glory'
John Terry won three League Cups during his time with Chelsea.
Feb 29, 12:54
 Morgan Sanson in action for Marseille on August 26, 2018
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Morgan Sanson, Alphonso Davies, Florian Thauvin
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 29, 06:57
 Morgan Sanson in action for Marseille on August 26, 2018
Aston Villa 'will target Morgan Sanson if relegation avoided'
Aston Villa are planning to make a move for Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson if they avoid relegation from the Premier League this season, according to a report.
Feb 28, 23:47
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith confident Jack Grealish will earn England call-up
Jack Grealish has been captain of Villa for a year.
Feb 28, 23:08
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as they look for their first trophy since 1996.
Feb 28, 21:45
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
Manchester United 'missed out on Jack Grealish for £200,000'
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish was reportedly close to signing for Manchester United for just £200,000 in 2012, having now emerged as one the Red Devils' top targets.
Feb 28, 21:31
 Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2019-20 EFL Cup final as Premier League strugglers Aston Villa aim to dethrone two-time defending champions Manchester City.
Feb 28, 20:00
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
Dean Smith admits Aston Villa may not be able to keep hold of Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish has scored nine goals this season for Villa.
Feb 28, 16:14
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith admits Villa are "massive underdogs" in EFL Cup final
Villa have lost 6-1 on aggregate to Manchester City across their two Premier League games this season.
Feb 28, 15:12
 Trabzonspor's Daniel Sturridge pictured in September 2019
Daniel Sturridge 'likely to turn down Aston Villa move'
Daniel Sturridge is reportedly still a target for Aston Villa, although the striker is said to be likely to rule out a move to Villa Park.
Feb 28, 11:58
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
Grealish credits "bad press" in past for current performance levels
Jack Grealish has been Aston Villa captain for a year.
Feb 28, 10:51
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
How Manchester United could line up with Jack Grealish
With Jack Grealish being linked with a move to Manchester United, Sports Mole predicts where the playmaker could feature in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans.
Feb 26, 11:00
 Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring during his side's EFL Cup clash with Chelsea on September 26, 2018
Aston Villa 'interested in Daniel Sturridge'
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in a summer move for former Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge, with the England international set to leave Trabzonspor.
Feb 25, 19:13
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Aston Villa boss Smith fuming after latest loss
Villa's relegation fears deepened after goals from Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong condemned them to a third straight loss.
Feb 22, 18:21
 Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on February 22, 2020
Shane Long scores as Saints deepen Villa's troubles
Dean Smith's side did not muster a single shot on target.
Feb 22, 17:11
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Individual mistakes are harming us'
Dean Smith's side have the worst defensive record in the top flight.
Feb 21, 13:57
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Gabriel Agbonlahor urges Jack Grealish to join Liverpool
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Jack Grealish should join Liverpool if he were to leave Aston Villa come the end of the season.
Feb 21, 10:51
 Kyle Walker-Peters in action for Southampton on February 15, 2020
Team News: Kyle Walker-Peters out for Saints against Villa
The Tottenham loanee will miss Saturday's encounter on the south coast.
Feb 21, 09:59
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Dean Smith provides positive update on John McGinn injury
The 25-year-old suffered the injury just before Christmas but he is nearing a return.
Feb 20, 17:01
 Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl on February 1, 2020
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Southampton's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa at St Mary's on Saturday, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Feb 20, 16:05
 Chelsea's Marcos Alonso reacts on November 5, 2019
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Marcos Alonso, Kai Havertz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 20, 06:57
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Jack Grealish 'could cost Manchester United £80m'
Manchester United could have to pay as much as £80m to sign Jack Grealish this summer if Aston Villa stay in the Premier League, according to a report.
Feb 19, 12:12
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho reacts on February 2, 2020
Jose Mourinho jokes Man Utd should be awarded 2018 title after Man City ban
Tottenham climbed above Sheffield United into fifth spot after a third straight league win.
Feb 16, 18:27
 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their third goal with Gedson Fernandes and teammates on February 16, 2020
Last-gasp Son Heung-min winner sees Spurs beat Aston Villa to move fifth
The north London club were a goal down after nine minutes.
Feb 16, 16:19
 Houssem Aouar in action for Lyon on December 16, 2018
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Sergio Aguero, Odion Ighalo, Timo Werner
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 16, 06:57
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith vows Villa will fight to keep Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish continues to be linked with a move away from Villa Park.
Feb 15, 22:50
 Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018
Dean Smith hoping John Terry can "plot the downfall" of Jose Mourinho
John Terry won seven trophies while working with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Feb 14, 22:51
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the match on January 29, 2020
Five talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League action
Liverpool have a 22-point lead at the top of the table.
Feb 14, 17:42
 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016
Team News: Borja Baston in line to make Aston Villa debut against Tottenham Hotspur
The striker signed for Villa on transfer deadline day.
Feb 14, 17:39
 A possessed Jose Mourinho during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on January 11, 202
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 14, 15:18
 Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for Milan on January 6, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ricky Massara, Eric Dier
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 14, 06:57
 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds fans after the match on January 1, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo unconcerned by lack of Wolves transfer talks
The manager signed an extension last year until 2021.
Feb 13, 22:56
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Joleon Lescott suggests Jack Grealish should snub Manchester United move
Joleon Lescott questions whether Manchester United would be the right club for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Feb 13, 20:43
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Jack Grealish 'tells friends he wants to move to Manchester United'
Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish has apparently confided in his friends that he is keen on a move to Manchester United this summer.
Feb 13, 17:15
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith pleased with league position despite threat of relegation
Villa have 13 matches to ensure Premier League survival.
Feb 13, 15:32
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on January 12, 2020
Jack Grealish agrees to join Manchester United?
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish reportedly gives the go-ahead to join Manchester United this summer.
Feb 9, 08:12
 Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Pep Guardiola 'determined to bring Jack Grealish to Manchester City'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola views Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish as a priority signing this summer, according to a report.
Feb 8, 23:46
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Jack Grealish 'views Manchester United as first-choice destination'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish wants to join Manchester United if he leaves Villa Park this summer, according to a report.
Feb 8, 23:11
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