Granit Xhaka in action for Arsenal on February 19, 2022
Granit Xhaka 'still Roma's top summer target'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is still Roma's top transfer target for the summer window, according to a report.
Feb 24, 12:56
Brighton & Hove Albion's Neal Maupay celebrates scoring their first goal with Adam Lallana and Marc Cucurella on February 12, 2022
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 11:20
Palmeiras' Danilo celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores on November 27, 2021
Arsenal 'make contact with Palmeiras over Danilo deal'
Arsenal reportedly make contact with Palmeiras to discuss a move for midfielder Danilo, but the Brazilian club do not intend to sell the 20-year-old this summer.
Feb 21, 23:44
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on February 13, 2022
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 17, 18:08
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho pictured on August 22, 2021
Jorginho, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 'on five-man Roma midfield shortlist'
Jorginho and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are both on a five-man shortlist of midfield targets drawn up by Roma ahead of a potential summer transfer, according to a report.
Feb 13, 19:14
Newcastle United's Ryan Fraser celebrates scoring their second goal with Joe Willock, Chris Wood and Kieran Trippier on February 8, 2022
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 13:28
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Aston Villa 'turned down three bids for Douglas Luiz'
Aston Villa reportedly turned down as many as three bids for midfielder Douglas Luiz during the January transfer window.
Feb 1, 10:33
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Tottenham Hotspur 'not planning Douglas Luiz approach'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have no plans to make a late approach for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Jan 31, 21:53
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Tottenham Hotspur 'preparing bid for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating whether to make a big-money approach for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Jan 29, 20:35
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Arsenal ready to move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz after seemingly missing out on Lyon's Bruno Guimaraes.
Jan 27, 12:56
Ruben Neves celebrates scoring for Wolves on February 27, 2021
Ruben Neves 'on four-man Arsenal midfielder shortlist'
Arsenal reportedly identify Wolverhampton Wanderers star Ruben Neves as one of four midfield targets before next Monday's 11pm deadline.
Jan 25, 23:14
Rodrigo Bentancur in action for Uruguay in July 2021
Aston Villa 'in talks with Juventus over Rodrigo Bentancur deal'
Aston Villa and Juventus are reportedly in talks over a deal for Rodrigo Bentancur, who is valued in the region of £16m by the Old Lady.
Jan 22, 23:45
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick celebrates after the match on January 10, 2022
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 15:37
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal on December 15, 2021
Arsenal 'draw up four-man shortlist of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacements'
Arsenal reportedly draw up a four-man shortlist of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacements, including Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Jan 1, 18:16
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Arsenal 'interested in signing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa'
Arsenal are interested in bringing Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz to the Emirates Stadium, according to a report.
Jan 1, 13:57
Steven Gerrard celebrating Aston Villa's win over Crystal Palace on November 27, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 11:49
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa on October 23, 2021
Preview:Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 20:06
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured on October 18, 2021
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 25, 18:17
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 4, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 15:12
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl reacts on October 23, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 18:43
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their second goal on October 18, 2021
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 10:00
Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez reacts on February 13, 2021
Emiliano Martinez, Douglas Luiz to play for Aston Villa against Wolves
Manager Dean Smith insists that returning South American player Emiliano Martinez and Douglas Luiz will play against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Oct 15, 10:42
Aston Villa's Kortney Hause celebrates with Danny Ings after the match against Manchester United in the Premier League on September 25, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 10:54
Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring against Venezuela on October 7, 2021
How Brazil could line up against Uruguay
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Uruguay.
Oct 12, 14:58
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva pictured on November 4, 2020
How Brazil could line up against Colombia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia.
Oct 8, 14:48
Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring against Venezuela on October 7, 2021
Preview:Colombia vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Colombia and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 14:42
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Burnley in the Premier League on September 25, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Jamie Vardy, Bukayo Saka, Joao Cancelo
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek five, including Jamie Vardy, Bukayo Saka and Joao Cancelo.
Sep 28, 08:59
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is substituted after picking up an injury against Aston Villa on September 25, 2021
Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire injured in Manchester United defeat
Manchester United lose both Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire to injury during Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.
Sep 25, 13:34
Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on September 18, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Martin Odegaard, Thiago Silva
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek five, including Sadio Mane, Martin Odegaard and Thiago Silva.
Sep 20, 08:49
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey and Tyrone Mings celebrate after Everton's Lucas Digne scores an own goal in the Premier League on September 18, 2021
Second-half Aston Villa blitz clinches victory over Everton
Villa scored three goals in nine minutes to beat Everton.
Sep 18, 18:38
Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 13, 2021
How Brazil could line up against Chile
Descp: Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Friday's South American World Cup qualifier against Chile.
Aug 31, 21:27
Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 13, 2021
Preview:Chile vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Chile and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 21:21
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match on May 1, 2021.
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 19, 13:02
Watford players celebrate promotion to the Premier League pictured on April 24, 2021
Preview:Watford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Watford and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 12, 09:02
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Fulham in the Premier League on April 4, 2021
What is Aston Villa's strongest XI for the 2021-22 season?
Ahead of the new Premier League season starting this weekend, Sports Mole looks at who would make Aston Villa's strongest XI in the 2021-22 campaign.
Aug 10, 15:30
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Fulham in the Premier League on April 4, 2021
Aston Villa 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Aston Villa's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 9, 10:00
Brazil celebrates after beating Germany in Group D play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Nissan Stadium on July 22, 2021
Preview:Mexico Under-23s vs. Brazil Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Mexico Under-23s and Brazil Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 1, 09:33
Richarlison of Brazil pictured at the Olympics on July 22, 2021
Preview:Brazil Under-23s vs. Egypt Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Brazil Under-23s and Egypt Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 12:17
Franck Kessie of Ivory Coast celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on July 22, 2021
Preview:Spain Under-23s vs. Ivory Coast Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Spain Under-23s and Ivory Coast Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 09:51
Germany coach Stefan Kuntz pictured at the Olympics on July 22, 2021
Preview:Germany Under-23s vs. Ivory Coast Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Germany Under-23s and Ivory Coast Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 14:54
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