Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 16, 10:45
 Ezri Konsa scores the winner for Aston Villa against Sheffield United in the Premier League on September 21, 2020
Ezri Konsa nets winner as Aston Villa beat Sheffield United
Emiliano Martinez makes the right impression on his debut for the home team.
Sep 21, 19:11
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 09:30
 Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante pictured on July 4, 2020
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, August 21.
Aug 21, 11:07
 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020
Friday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, Adama Traore, Lautaro Martinez
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Friday, August 21.
Aug 21, 08:00
 Jorginho in action for Chelsea on July 22, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Kai Havertz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 21, 06:57
 Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho pictured in February 2020
Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jadon Sancho, Federico Bernardeschi, Andrea Pirlo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, August 20.
Aug 20, 11:07
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Aston Villa 'confident of keeping Douglas Luiz amid Manchester City links'
Aston Villa are reportedly confident of keeping hold of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz despite alleged interest from Manchester City.
Aug 20, 10:27
 Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Kalidou Koulibaly, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 11:07
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2020
Tuesday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, John Stones, Lewis Dunk
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 08:01
 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kalidou Koulibaly, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 18, 06:57
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Manchester City to trigger £25m Douglas Luiz buyback option?
Manchester City will look to trigger their £25m buyback option for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Aug 17, 22:21
 Nicolas Tagliafico in action for Ajax on February 20, 2020
Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Nicolas Tagliafico, Ben Chilwell, Jadon Sancho
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, July 23.
Jul 23, 11:07
 Rangers manager Steven Gerrard reacts on March 12, 2020
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Nicolas Tagliafico, Ben Chilwell, Jadon Sancho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jul 23, 06:57
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Arsenal to rival Manchester City for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz?
Arsenal are reportedly considering whether to launch a summer bid for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is also interesting former club Manchester City.
Jul 22, 22:15
 Matt Targett in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Matt Targett: 'Late Everton equaliser was a kick in the teeth'
Theo Walcott's 87th-minute strike denied Villa all three points.
Jul 17, 13:18
 Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara on June 10, 2020
Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Thiago Alcantara, Kai Havertz, Jan Oblak
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, July 16.
Jul 16, 11:07
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Thursday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Douglas Luiz, Mikel Oyarzabal, Thiago Alcantara
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Thursday, July 16.
Jul 16, 08:06
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on July 7, 2020
Transfer latest: Mikel Arteta admits "big concerns" over Arsenal transfer funds
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jul 16, 06:57
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Manchester City open to re-signing Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz?
Manchester City are reportedly contemplating whether to exercise their option to re-sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz during the summer transfer window.
Jul 15, 22:23
 Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes celebrate scoring against Aston Villa on July 9, 2020
Record-breaking Manchester United march on with comfortable Aston Villa win
United are a point adrift of the top four after victory at Villa Park.
Jul 9, 21:36
 Curtis Jones celebrates with Virgil Van Dijk after Liverpool defeat Aston Villa on July 5, 2020
Liverpool continue perfect home record with first win as champions
Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones scored for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Jul 5, 17:50
 Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz pictured on August 23, 2019
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz passes English exam
Dean Smith is hoping the Brazilian's contribution will increase due to improved fitness as well as better English.
Jun 26, 21:39
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 10:42
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
 Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up next season
With Aston Villa potentially being busy during the summer transfer window, Sports Mole takes a look at how the West Midlands outfit could line up next season.
Mar 17, 11:15
 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
 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
 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
 Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as Watford's Ben Foster falls into the net on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa climb out of bottom three with last-gasp winner over Watford
Tyrone Mings got the final touch on Ezri Konsa's shot deep into stoppage time.
Jan 21, 21:49
 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
Jack Grealish earns Villa point at Brighton
The Villa captain has a fine goalscoring record against the Seagulls.
Jan 18, 17:20
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on December 28, 2019
Dean Smith admits questioning Villa players' commitment
Dean Smith is not thinking about his future after Aston Villa lost a fifth match from their last six in the Premier League.
Dec 28, 19:24
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 4, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Still more to come from Jack Grealish'
Villa are a point from safety in the Premier League after victory over Norwich.
Dec 26, 19:32
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 19, 10:13
 Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Hourihane facing late fitness test ahead of Villa's cup clash with Liverpool
The midfielder missed the Premier League defeat at Sheffield United.
Dec 16, 13:58
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their second goal against Crystal Palace on November 3, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leicester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 6, 15:35
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 2, 2019
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Dec 2, 15:30
 Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 27, 2019
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 29, 18:35
 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
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