Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa pressure nothing compared to lower league'
Villa are only out of the bottom three on goal difference.
Dec 13, 23:29
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder admits added pressure as both manager and fan of Sheffield United
Chris Wilder is a Blades fan and also played for the club he now manages.
Dec 13, 12:15
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith keeping Aston Villa slump in perspective
Villa have lost five of their last seven Premier League matches.
Dec 13, 12:12
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder hoping to name unchanged Sheffield United squad
Villa will be without England centre-back Tyrone Mings due to a hamstring injury.
Dec 13, 12:03
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
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Dec 12, 15:45
Leicester City defender Jonny Evans pictured in October 2019
Jonny Evans says Leicester have "real incentive" to chase down Liverpool for title
The Foxes have won eight straight games, a club record in the top flight.
Dec 9, 19:04
Chelsea's Pedro celebrates scoring against Slavia Prague in the Europa League on April 18, 2019.
Aston Villa to move for Chelsea winger Pedro in January?
Aston Villa reportedly plan to launch a move for Chelsea winger Pedro in the January transfer window.
Dec 8, 20:38
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on December 8, 2019
Rodgers: 'Leicester looking to close the gap to Liverpool'
Leicester are eight points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Dec 8, 17:34
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City on December 4, 2019
Dean Smith wary of Jamie Vardy-led Leicester City
Aston Villa host Leicester on Sunday aiming to end their seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Dec 7, 14:10
Milot Rashica pictured in September 2018
Aston Villa interested in Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica?
Aston Villa are weighing up a move for dynamic Werder Bremen and Kosovo winger Milot Rashica, according to a report.
Dec 6, 23:46
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their second goal against Crystal Palace on November 3, 2019
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Dec 6, 15:35
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 4, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish loves having a target on his back'
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is the most fouled player in the Premier League this term.
Dec 6, 15:19
Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring the opener for Sheffield Wednesday on November 30, 2019
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Dec 5, 07:30
Chelsea's Tammy Abraham pictured on December 4, 2019
Frank Lampard hails Tammy Abraham after match-winning display
The England forward scored one goal and set up another in the 2-1 victory against Aston Villa.
Dec 4, 22:59
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2019
Dean Smith urges referees to protect "targeted" Jack Grealish
Aston Villa star Grealish is the most-fouled player in the Premier League this season.
Dec 3, 23:00
John Terry lifts the Premier League trophy in 2017
Dean Smith talks up "serial winner" John Terry
Terry returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time on the opposing side since leaving the Blues in 2017.
Dec 3, 15:33
Chelsea's Tammy Abraham receives medical attention after sustaining an injury against Valencia on November 27, 2019
Chelsea to assess Tammy Abraham in buildup to Aston Villa clash
Abraham missed the defeat to West Ham.
Dec 3, 15:15
Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on December 5, 2018
Aston Villa want Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho?
Aston Villa are interested in signing Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Dec 2, 23:54
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 2, 2019
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Dec 2, 15:30
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on December 1, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'League table is not the biggest concern'
But Manchester United boss is frustrated at his side's inability to hold on to leads.
Dec 2, 11:02
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 1, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to Jack Grealish transfer claim
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is coy when questioned on a potential swoop for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Dec 1, 23:36
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer applauds on November 7, 2019
Solskjaer not yet worried about league position
Manchester United are ninth in the standings after 14 games.
Dec 1, 20:18
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Villa can be competitive with top teams in Premier League'
The Midlands side face a trip to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.
Nov 30, 11:24
Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 27, 2019
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Nov 29, 18:35
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa job is everything I wanted'
The boyhood Villa fan joined the club in October last year.
Nov 29, 16:19
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Dean Smith signs new four-year contract with Villa
Smith guided Villa back to the Premier League last season.
Nov 29, 13:11
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Dean Smith praises Jack Grealish for versatility
The Aston Villa captain has been overlooked by England manager Gareth Southgate this season due to him playing on the left wing.
Nov 26, 13:13
Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Steve Bruce admits Newcastle were too "passive" against Villa
Midfielder had not started a game for Villa since October 19.
Nov 26, 06:05
Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Villa defeat Newcastle to end losing run
The home side had lost their previous three Premier League matches.
Nov 25, 22:06
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Manchester United target John McGinn 'staying put in January'
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith indicates that in-form Manchester United target John McGinn will not be leaving the West Midlands club in January.
Nov 25, 20:52
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith backs Jack Grealish to force way into England reckoning
Villa average two points per game when Grealish plays, and only one point when he does not.
Nov 25, 09:28
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa fans to respect Steve Bruce
Bruce had a cabbage thrown at him during what proved to be his final match in charge of Aston Villa.
Nov 24, 01:01
Brentford's Said Benrahma pictured in August 2018
Aston Villa to swoop for Said Benrahma in January?
Aston Villa are still interested in Brentford attacker Said Benrahma ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report.
Nov 23, 20:48
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce on August 31, 2019
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Nov 23, 20:00
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith warns clubs off Jack Grealish, John McGinn
John McGinn scored three goals in two games while on international duty with Scotland recently.
Nov 23, 02:43
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on September 23, 2019
Dean Smith glad to have fit-again Jack Grealish
Grealish has not played since the end of October due to a calf injury but is in contention to face Newcastle at Villa Park on Monday.
Nov 22, 19:58
Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018
Hearts consider John Terry for managerial vacancy?
Hearts are considering Aston Villa assistant boss and former Chelsea defender John Terry for their current managerial vacancy, according to a report.
Nov 15, 23:58
Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring yet again for Wolves on November 10, 2019
Raul Jimenez: 'Wolves are playing good football'
Wolves moved into the top half of the table with victory over Villa.
Nov 11, 17:53
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Villa didn't cope with the pressure from Wolves'
Wolves moved into the top 10 after victory over Villa at Molineux.
Nov 10, 17:40
Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring yet again for Wolves on November 10, 2019
Neves, Jimenez give Wolves derby bragging rights over Aston Villa
Nuno Espirito Santo's side moved into the top half of the Premier League with their 2-1 win.
Nov 10, 16:20
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