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
 Nigel Pearson in charge of Bristol City in March 2021
Preview:Bristol City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Bristol City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 13:54
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured in February 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jul 26, 10:30
 Manchester United's Harry Maguire goes off injured against Aston Villa in the Premier League on May 9, 2021
Martin Keown calls for three-man England defence if Maguire ruled out
The Manchester United defender is one of just four specialist centre-halves in the squad.
Jun 4, 14:14
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on May 19, 2021
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Season - Harry Kane, Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season for the 2020-21 campaign, including Harry Kane, Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes.
May 24, 16:13
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on May 16, 2021
Dean Smith not surprised by Aston Villa's improvement
Villa will finish 11th in the Premier League this season after surviving relegation on the final day last season.
May 22, 13:55
 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on May 19, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
May 21, 23:23
 Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leicester City in the Premier League on May 18, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 21, 22:50
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Wednesday's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur.
May 17, 18:48
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 13, 2021
Dean Smith hopes to see Jack Grealish at Euro 2020
Jack Grealish has just returned from three months out with a shin injury.
May 14, 10:46
 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton in the Premier League on May 1, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Everton
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday evening's Premier League clash with Everton.
May 11, 21:52
 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton in the Premier League on May 1, 2021
Everton 1-2 Aston Villa: Watkins, El Ghazi dent Toffees' top-four hopes
Anwar El Ghazi found a way past the inspired Jordan Pickford in front of a watching Gareth Southgate.
May 1, 21:28
 Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa pictured in September 2020
Ezri Konsa sets sights on England call-up after new Villa deal
The defender wants an international call-up having committed his future to the Premier League club.
Apr 3, 11:12
 Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa pictured in September 2020
Ezri Konsa pens new Aston Villa deal until 2026
The 23-year-old has helped his club keep 14 clean sheets in the Premier League so far this season.
Apr 2, 18:33
 Jamaal Lascelles celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 12, 2021
Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Jamaal Lascelles scores last-gasp equaliser
The visitors had taken the lead with four minutes of normal time remaining.
Mar 12, 22:23
 Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland on his knees on March 6, 2021
Monday's paper talk: Erling Braut Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Adama Traore
Erling Braut Haaland, Konsa and Christensen are among the players being discussed on Monday.
Mar 8, 08:16
 Leicester City's Daniel Amartey celebrates scoring their second goal against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
PL roundup: Leicester rise back up to second, Xhaka error costs Arsenal
The Foxes climbed back into second place above Manchester United.
Mar 6, 22:05
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss misses an open goal against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
Nuno Espirito Santo refuses to blame Romain Saiss after open goal miss
Romain Saiss' second-half miss was the closest Wolves came to winning at Villa.
Mar 6, 21:59
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss misses an open goal against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
Aston Villa 0-0 Wolves: Romain Saiss misses open goal in stalemate
Saiss' miss ensured Wolves only claimed a point at Aston Villa.
Mar 6, 19:57
 Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa pictured in September 2020
Aston Villa 'looking to fend off Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur interest in Ezri Konsa'
Aston Villa are in talks with centre-back Ezri Konsa over a new contract amid interest from Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Mar 6, 18:12
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Mar 4, 15:06
 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on February 7, 2021
A detailed look at Premier League lineups as Sheffield United switch it up
A lack of consistency in selection may be one of the main reasons for the contrast in United's form compared to last season's settled side.
Feb 23, 09:25
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured in February 2021
Dean Smith excited for 'Battle of the Brits' against Leicester
Villa's defence of Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa will come up against the Foxes attack of Jamie Vardy and James Maddison.
Feb 20, 09:21
 Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa pictured in September 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith not surprised by Ezri Konsa rumours
Liverpool and Tottenham have supposedly been monitoring the 23-year-old centre-half after an impressive season so far.
Feb 19, 22:42
 Bayern Munich defender David Alaba pictured on January 20, 2021
Tuesday's paper talk: David Alaba, Max Aarons, Jamal Musiala
Swansea manager Steve Cooper and Norwich rising star Max Aarons feature in today's football rumour mill.
Feb 16, 08:33
 Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa pictured in September 2020
Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur 'keeping tabs on Ezri Konsa'
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly monitoring the development of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.
Feb 15, 09:12
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 23, 2021
Mikel Arteta bemoans lack of ruthlessness in Aston Villa defeat
The Gunners boss was also irritated by the performance of the officials, but refused to expand on the reasons why after the match.
Feb 6, 17:08
 Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 20, 2021
Bernardo Silva: 'We must continue our impressive form'
City underlined their growing title credentials as they claimed a sixth successive Premier League win over Aston Villa.
Jan 21, 12:50
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 30, 12:15
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith hails "great maturity" in Aston Villa squad
Dean Smith celebrated his 100th game in charge of Villa with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 14:01
 Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 21, 2020
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 26, 20:11
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Team News: Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return against Crystal Palace
Ross Barkley should be available to face Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 14:41
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 11:22
 West Bromwich Albion's Matheus Pereira celebrates scoring their second goal on November 27, 2019
Team News: Sam Allardyce without Matheus Pereira for first match in charge of West Brom
The Brazilian winger completes a three-match ban.
Dec 18, 11:52
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 11:45
 Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 30, 2020
Late Aston Villa goal ruled out by VAR as West Ham move up to fifth
Ollie Watkins missed a penalty and had a late goal disallowed.
Nov 30, 22:21
 Giovani Lo Celso celebrates after scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on November 21, 2020
PL roundup: Spurs go top with win over City, Chelsea and Brighton triumph
Counter-attacking goals by Son Heung-min and substitute Giovani Lo Celso gave Spurs victory.
Nov 21, 20:10
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa's impressive start helped by youngest side in Premier League
Research by the PA news agency has found that Villa's starting line-ups so far this season have an average age of 25 years, four months and six days.
Nov 19, 12:10
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