Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Aston Villa to spend £20m on new striker?
Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to spend £20m on a new striker during the January transfer window.
Sep 21, 08:32
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Dean Smith predicts "another chess match" against Unai Emery
Villa go to Arsenal on Sunday, with Smith having studied Emery.
Sep 20, 13:52
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Dean Smith: 'I'm not worried by Aston Villa's lack of goals'
There were 13 new arrivals at Villa Park over the summer.
Sep 17, 11:57
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi and Tyrone Mings clash during the match on September 17, 2019
Dean Smith downplays Tyrone Mings, Ahmed El Ghazi clash
The Aston Villa boss said the teammates dealt with the issue themselves at half-time
Sep 16, 23:03
 West Ham United's Mark Noble and Angelo Ogbonna protest as teammate Arthur Masuaku is sent off by referee Mike Dean on September 16, 2019
Ten-man West Ham hold on for draw at Aston Villa
John McGinn came closest to forcing a victory.
Sep 16, 21:18
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on August 31, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa will survive, I've no doubts about that'
Villa are in the bottom three after winning only one of their opening four games.
Sep 15, 13:11
 West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini on August 31, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sep 14, 18:38
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on September 23, 2019
Jack Grealish: '2019 has been my favourite year yet'
Villa are still smarting from their defeat at Crystal Palace.
Sep 14, 12:29
 Jonathan Kodjia has a leg-based celebration after scoring for Aston Villa on April 22, 2019
Jonathan Kodjia undergoes surgery on fractured cheekbone
The Aston Villa striker collided with team-mate Marvelous Nakamba during training this week.
Sep 13, 14:18
 John Terry lifts the Premier League trophy in 2017
Roberto Di Matteo backs John Terry for Chelsea job
Former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo feels that there is an inevitability about John Terry becoming Blues manager in the future.
Sep 12, 16:40
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on August 31, 2019
Dean Smith hits out at officials over disallowed equaliser
Jordan Ayew's strike was enough for Roy Hodgson's Eagles.
Aug 31, 17:53
 Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on August 31, 2019
Jordan Ayew sees Crystal Palace past Aston Villa
Trezeguet was sent off for Villa in the 1-0 defeat.
Aug 31, 16:16
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith warns Premier League clubs are not immune to financial troubles
Villa were close to administration after losing the Championship play-off final in 2018.
Aug 30, 22:07
 Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Dean Smith: 'John Terry will help Tyrone Mings with England'
Mings has been working with Terry at Aston Villa.
Aug 30, 06:37
 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on August 10, 2019
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 15:16
 Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith talks up Tyrone Mings development
Mings has made 21 appearances for Aston Villa after initially joining on loan.
Aug 29, 15:14
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match against Everton on August 23, 2019
Keinan Davis vows to repay Dean Smith faith
The 21-year-old drew a comparison with the late Cyrille Regis.
Aug 28, 11:15
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith happy with "clinical" Aston Villa after EFL Cup rout
Two Conor Hourihane goals before half-time gave the home side no way back in the second half.
Aug 27, 22:44
 Jota in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Villa boss Smith delighted by Jota's impact after move from Birmingham
Villa face Crewe on Tuesday after their first Premier League win of the season.
Aug 26, 18:58
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa players to build on first Premier League win
Villa earned their first top-flight win since February 2016.
Aug 24, 07:30
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on August 17, 2019
Dean Smith confident Jack Grealish has England future
Grealish will be watched by the England manager when Aston Villa take on Everton on Friday.
Aug 22, 16:36
 Everton boss Marco Silva applauds on August 17, 2019
Marco Silva joins calls for Premier League to move transfer deadline
The Everton boss echoed comments made by Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Aug 22, 16:34
 Dean Smith watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa on August 10, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Friday's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Everton.
Aug 22, 11:29
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on August 17, 2019
Jack Grealish admits Aston Villa must eliminate errors
Villa conceded twice in the first 12 minutes to errors.
Aug 18, 14:14
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on August 17, 2019
Dean Smith hits out at referee following Aston Villa defeat
Midfielder was taken off at half-time.
Aug 17, 17:42
 Jota in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Jota "really excited" for Villa Park opener
Villa have won just 22 of their last 95 home Premier League games.
Aug 16, 11:31
 Ivory Coast's Jonathan Kodjia celebrates scoring their first goal against South Africa on June 24, 2019
Jonathan Kodjia sidelined for Villa for visit of Bournemouth
Kodjia and Hause are missing for Villa along with club captain Chester.
Aug 16, 10:01
 Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
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Aug 15, 14:34
 Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Mings are looking up for England hopeful Tyrone, insists Villa boss Smith
The defender impressed during a loan spell at Villa Park before earning his move.
Aug 15, 14:21
 Jan Vertonghen waits to come back on for Spurs on April 30, 2019
Jan Vertonghen 'furious at Tottenham Hotspur omission'
Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Jan Vertonghen was 'furious' at Mauricio Pochettino's decision to leave him out against Aston Villa, according to a report.
Aug 14, 23:28
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates winning the Championship playoff final on May 27, 2019
Dean Smith confident summer spree will help survival chances
Villa have signed 12 new players ahead of their Premier League return.
Aug 8, 21:47
 Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on July 30, 2019
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Aug 8, 18:40
 Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019
Dean Smith thrilled with new John McGinn contract
McGinn signed from Hibernian for £2.75million last year.
Aug 8, 14:20
 Kasimpasa's Mbaye Diagne celebrates scoring their second goal on December 3, 2018
Aston Villa 'in talks with Mbaye Diagne'
Aston Villa reportedly enter talks with Turkish side Galatasaray over the transfer of striker Mbaye Diagne.
Aug 6, 21:55
 Angers midfielder Baptiste Santamaria in Ligue 1 action Paris Saint-Germain in May 2019
Aston Villa knocked back with bid for Baptiste Santamaria?
A report claims that Angers knocked back Aston Villa's opening bid for defensive midfielder Baptiste Santamaria, who has also been linked with West Ham United.
Jul 29, 22:46
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Jack Grealish in £100k-a-week Aston Villa deal?
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish is reportedly set to receive a new £100,000-a-week contract after helping the club back into the Premier League.
Jul 26, 16:46
 Neil Etheridge in action for Cardiff City on April 16, 2019
Villa considering move for Cardiff keeper Etheridge?
Cardiff City keeper Neil Etheridge is reportedly next in Aston Villa's sights as their summer spending spree continues.
Jul 26, 13:34
 Brentford's Said Benrahma pictured in August 2018
Aston Villa give up on Brentford winger Benrahma?
Aston Villa have reportedly given up on their pursuit of Brentford attacker Said Benrahma, having indicated that they are unwilling to bid more than £14m for the Bees star.
Jul 25, 16:46
 Mohamed El Shenawy in action for Egypt at AFCON on June 26, 2019
Arsenal, Aston Villa want Egypt international goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy?
Arsenal and Aston Villa are both reportedly interested in signing Egypt international goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy this summer.
Jul 25, 12:00
 Mattia Perin in action for Genoa on April 18, 2018
Aston Villa hold interest in Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin?
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in continuing their spending spree with the signing of Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin.
Jul 24, 22:19
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