Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Martin Keown questions Arsenal's decision to sell Emiliano Martinez
Martin Keown questions whether Arsenal made the right decision in allowing Emiliano Martinez to join Aston Villa.
Oct 22, 22:31
Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Tom Heaton on course for return to training next week'
The Aston Villa goalkeeper has been sidelined since January because of a knee injury.
Oct 21, 22:17
Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Five key players behind Aston Villa's perfect start to the season
Villa have won their opening four Premier League games.
Oct 19, 17:27
Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa maintain perfect start with late win at Leicester
Villa have won their opening four league games of a season for the first time since the 1930-31 campaign
Oct 18, 20:42
Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Emiliano Martinez reveals reasons for Arsenal exit
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals that he chose to leave Arsenal after being told that he had a "95% chance" of starting the first league game this season.
Oct 8, 07:17
Gareth Bale pictured in Tottenham Hotspur gear on September 27, 2020
Premier League transfer window: The big winners and losers
Arsenal and Tottenham were among those who did well.
Oct 6, 12:46
Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020
Aston Villa release Orjan Nyland
Aston Villa announce the departure of goalkeeper Orjan Nyland by mutual consent after the 30-year-old fell down the pecking order at Villa Park.
Oct 5, 22:33
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Ollie Watkins hits hat-trick as Aston Villa dismantle champions Liverpool
Watkins opened the scoring in the fourth minute following a mistake by Reds goalkeeper Adrian.
Oct 4, 20:43
Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores their second goal against Aston Villa on November 2, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and champions Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 19:38
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno pictured on June 17, 2020
Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Bernd Leno after win over Liverpool
The Gunners beat Liverpool on penalties and will now face Manchester City in the next round.
Oct 1, 23:00
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup fourth round tie between Aston Villa and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 29, 12:00
Aston Villa players celebrate Jack Grealish's goal against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Aston Villa cruise to victory at sorry Fulham
Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings were on the scoresheet for Villa.
Sep 28, 18:54
Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Emiliano Martinez: 'Saving a penalty like scoring a hat-trick'
The 28-year-old Argentinian has enjoyed his first week at Villa Park.
Sep 22, 12:08
Son Heung-min collects the match ball after scoring four times in Tottenham Hotspur's win over Southampton on September 20, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Sadio Mane
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek two of the season, including Son Heung-min, Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Sadio Mane.
Sep 22, 11:21
Ezri Konsa scores the winner for Aston Villa against Sheffield United in the Premier League on September 21, 2020
Chris Wilder "completely confused" by referee's decisions in Villa defeat
The Sheffield United boss said he was "completely confused" by the refereeing decisions in the 1-0 defeat.
Sep 22, 07:25
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
Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson in Ligue 1 action against Paris Saint-Germain on February 29, 2020
Arsenal confirm signing of Iceland goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson
The 25-year-old Iceland international will provide cover for Bernd Leno.
Sep 21, 17:23
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Goal-line technology failure could have been final gift from my father'
Villa benefited from a technological failure against Sheffield United last season.
Sep 20, 23:01
Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 12:41
Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Team News: Emiliano Martinez in line for Aston Villa debut against Sheffield United
Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal.
Sep 19, 11:28
Dijon's Jhonder Cadiz celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates on November 1, 2019
Preview:Strasbourg vs. Dijon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Strasbourg and Dijon, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 18, 20:09
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses with the FA Cup on August 1, 2020
Mikel Arteta reveals previous doubts over Aubameyang's Arsenal future
The Gunners boss was appointed in December and says "I wasn't as positive as I was in the last few weeks" that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would sign a new deal.
Sep 18, 12:42
Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: 'Emiliano Martinez must earn number one shirt'
Villa signed the Argentinian goalkeeper from Arsenal earlier this week.
Sep 18, 10:59
Brentford's David Raya pictured in February 2020
Report: Arsenal set loan condition by Brentford in David Raya deal
A report claims that Arsenal will have to agree to loan David Raya straight back to Brentford if they wish to sign the Spanish goalkeeper this summer.
Sep 18, 07:33
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli pictured in August 2020
Friday's papers: Ismaila Sarr, Dele Alli, Danny Ings
Watford are demanding a high price from Liverpool for Ismaila Sarr while sharks are circling around Dele Alli.
Sep 18, 07:09
Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in August 2020
Arsenal 'lining up concrete £36.5m bid for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar'
A report claims that Arsenal can now afford to sign midfield target Houssem Aouar from Lyon following Emiliano Martinez's £20m exit.
Sep 17, 12:01
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 12, 2020
Dijon's Runar Alex Runarsson 'set for Arsenal medical'
The 25-year-old has been earmarked as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez.
Sep 17, 11:29
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 12, 2020
Arsenal 'closing in on Runar Alex Runarsson'
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson, who is the preferred replacement for Emiliano Martinez.
Sep 16, 22:23
Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Emiliano Martinez determined to embrace "new challenge" at Aston Villa
The Argentina international has left Arsenal to sign a four-year deal at Villa Park.
Sep 16, 13:01
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish's commitment can help Aston Villa in transfer market'
The Villa boss believes keeping Jack Grealish could benefit the club when making signings.
Sep 16, 11:12
Emiliano Martinez in action for Arsenal on September 19, 2019
Aston Villa sign Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal on five-year contract
The Argentinian goalkeeper played in Arsenal's FA Cup and Community Shield successes last month.
Sep 16, 10:09
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in March 2020
Arsenal 'switch focus to signing Thomas Partey, Houssem Aouar'
Arsenal will reportedly switch their focus back to signing Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar after tying captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new three-year contract.
Sep 16, 06:36
Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Emiliano Martinez confirms Arsenal exit
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez confirms that he is leaving the club, with Aston Villa reportedly set to win the race for the Argentine's signature.
Sep 15, 22:08
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses with the FA Cup on August 1, 2020
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang keen to leave "legacy" at Arsenal
He has scored 72 goals in 111 games across all competitions for the club.
Sep 15, 16:31
Ollie Watkins is unveiled by Aston Villa on Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Team News: Villa record signing Ollie Watkins in line to make debut against Burton
The former Brentford striker moved in a reported £28million deal last week.
Sep 14, 16:09
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 12, 2020
Arsenal 'open talks for Iceland goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson'
Arsenal reportedly hold discussions regarding the potential addition of Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson, who would replace the outgoing Emiliano Martinez.
Sep 14, 08:35
Bertrand Traore pictured for Lyon in March 2020
Aston Villa 'agree £17m deal for Lyon's Bertrand Traore'
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a deal for Lyon forward Bertrand Traore after a £17m deal was agreed for the Burkina Faso international.
Sep 13, 22:58
Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez 'agrees to join Aston Villa'
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reportedly agrees to sign a four-year contract at Aston Villa.
Sep 13, 17:42
Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Arsenal 'accept £16m Aston Villa bid for Emiliano Martinez'
Arsenal reportedly accept a £16m bid from Aston Villa for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is now set to undergo a medical this weekend.
Sep 12, 19:10
Brentford's David Raya pictured in February 2020
Arsenal 'open talks with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya'
Arsenal reportedly open talks with Brentford over a possible deal for goalkeeper David Raya as a replacement for wantaway Emiliano Martinez.
Sep 12, 13:24
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