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
Brentford's Said Benrahma celebrates scoring their fourth goal on February 1, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Said Benrahma, Paul Pogba, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 7, 06:57
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Barcelona, Real Madrid 'join Jack Grealish race'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Feb 6, 09:11
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Louie Barry sets sights on making first-team breakthrough before end of season
Aston Villa reportedly spent £1million to lure the 16-year-old away from Barcelona.
Feb 4, 15:23
PSV Eindhoven's Steven Bergwijn in action with Barcelona's Clement Lenglet during a Champions League clash in November 2018
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Steven Bergwijn, John de Jong, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 2, 06:57
Nathan Ake celebrates scoring for Bournemouth on February 1, 2020
Ten-man Bournemouth hold on for crucial win over Aston Villa
The Cherries made it back-to-back league wins thanks to first-half goals from Philip Billing and Nathan Ake.
Feb 1, 17:10
Odion Ighalo in action for Watford in the FA Cup on January 8, 2017
Deadline Day: Five of the most unexpected signings
Premier League clubs signed just 11 players on deadline day, with five of those loans.
Feb 1, 11:13
Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Smith hails Tyrone Mings's "big influence" ahead of Bournemouth return
Tyrone Mings returns to Bournemouth on Saturday, a year and a day following his move to Villa.
Jan 31, 22:50
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe sees something he doesn't like on January 12, 2020
Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns
Bournemouth host Villa.
Jan 31, 11:57
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Dean Smith hints John McGinn could be fit in time for EFL Cup final
The midfielder fractured his left ankle just before Christmas.
Jan 30, 22:36
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
Jan 30, 15:30
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa given hope by Man Utd win over Man City'
Villa have lost 3-0 and 6-1 to City in the Premier League this season.
Jan 30, 14:58
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy in action with Aston Villa's Kortney Hause on January 29, 2020
Kortney Hause admits Aston Villa resorted to the "dirty side of the game"
Villa beat Leicester 2-1 in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park on Tuesday night to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Jan 29, 23:13
Matt Targett in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
FA investigate Villa pitch invasion
Thousands of Villa fans invaded the pitch following the club's dramatic win over Leicester.
Jan 29, 19:56
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith hoping EFL Cup triumph will boost survival chances
Dean Smith will be the first Englishman since Harry Redknapp in 2009 to lead out a team for a League Cup final.
Jan 29, 12:39
Matt Targett in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Matt Targett: "It's nice to always score late"
Villa have now scored added-time winners in successive games against Watford and Leicester.
Jan 29, 11:19
Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Dean Smith lauds "goal made in Egypt" as Villa reach EFL Cup final
The game looked to be heading for a penalty shoot out until Trezeguet and Ahmed Elmohamady combined for the winner.
Jan 29, 08:47
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith "so proud" to be taking Aston Villa to Wembley
Dean delighted to see Leicester knocked out of Carabao Cup.
Jan 28, 23:47
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
Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Trezeguet scores late winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley
Villa will face either Manchester City or Manchester United in the final on March 1.
Jan 28, 22:01
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith "excited by the potential" of new young signing Louie Barry
Louie Barry is a boyhood Villa fan.
Jan 27, 22:38
Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Team News: Mbwana Samatta in line to make Villa debut in EFL Cup
Mbwana Samatta recently joined Villa in an £8.5million move from Belgian side Genk.
Jan 27, 21:52
Daniel Sturridge warms up for Liverpool on January 19, 2019
Aston Villa make bid for Trabzonspor striker Daniel Sturridge?
Aston Villa reportedly make an approach for Trabzonspor striker Daniel Sturridge, despite the Englishman spending just half a season in Turkey.
Jan 27, 17:59
Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Smith hoping Samatta will hit ground running for Villa
Mbwana Samatta is poised to make his debut against Leicester in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Jan 27, 15:19
James Rodriguez pictured during a Real Madrid training session on August 23, 2019
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: James Rodriguez, Bruno Fernandes
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 27.
Jan 27, 11:07
Filip Benkovic in a Celtic press conference on December 12, 2018
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Filip Benkovic, James Chester, Patrick van Aanholt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 27, 06:57
Aston Villa's James Chester applauds the fans on November 4, 2017
Aston Villa defender James Chester linked with MLS move?
Aston Villa defender James Chester could be on the verge of a move to Major League Soccer, according to a report.
Jan 26, 23:46
Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after the match on December 28, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Jan 26, 19:00
Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their first goal with Abdoulaye Doucoure on January 21, 2020
Ezri Konsa: 'Troy Deeney celebrations inspired Aston Villa comeback'
Villa climbed out of the relegation zone after a late win over Watford.
Jan 22, 22:36
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith calls for concentration as Villa move out of drop zone
Tyrone Mings deflected in Ezri Konsa's shot to earn Aston Villa a crucial victory.
Jan 22, 07:40
Bruno Fernandes in action for Sporting on November 28, 2019
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Bruno Fernandes, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Rashford
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, January 21.
Jan 21, 11:07
Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen reacts on December 4, 2019
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kyle Walker, Alex Telles, Christian Eriksen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 21, 06:57
Watford's Troy Deeney misses a penalty against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on January 18, 2020
Dean Smith full of praise for Watford skipper Troy Deeney ahead of PL clash
Troy Deeney has scored five goals in his past three matches against Villa.
Jan 20, 22:40
Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Villa complete £8.5m deal for Genk striker Mbwana Samatta
The Tanzanian scored 61 goals in 165 games for the Belgian club Genk.
Jan 20, 21:24
Lovre Kalinic in action for Aston Villa on February 8, 2019
Lovre Kalinic leaves Villa for Toulouse loan
Lovre Kalinic has not played for Villa for almost a year.
Jan 20, 17:35
Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Dean Smith confirms Samatta deal almost done
Mbwana Samatta has scored 61 goals in 165 appearances for Genk.
Jan 20, 16:09
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Dean Smith confident Jack Grealish can make step up to England
The Aston Villa midfielder has scored nine goals in all competitions this season.
Jan 19, 22:45
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
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Dean Smith hails "great finish" from Jack Grealish
Aston Villa picked up a precious point at Brighton.
Jan 18, 19:43
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Jack Grealish earns Villa point at Brighton
The Villa captain has a fine goalscoring record against the Seagulls.
Jan 18, 17:20