Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Luton Town's Solomon Taiwo battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 23, 2013
Aston Villa hit five past Walsall
Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor both score in Aston Villa's 5-0 win over Walsall in a pre-season friendly.
Jul 31, 20:26
Aston Villa's Darren Bent celebrates scoring against Wigan Athletic on May 19, 2013
Match Analysis: Wigan Athletic 2-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa.
May 19, 17:45
Aston Villa's Darren Bent celebrates scoring against Wigan Athletic on May 19, 2013
Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa share the spoils
Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa share the spoils in their final Premier League game of the season.
May 19, 16:54
Aston Villa's Darren Bent celebrates scoring against Wigan Athletic on May 19, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic lead Aston Villa
Darren Bent scores early for Aston Villa, but Wigan Athletic scored twice to lead 2-1 at the end of the first half.
May 19, 15:53
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Darren Bent angered by spell on Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits that he is frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had at Villa Park this season.
May 14, 23:56
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a look back over Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa.
May 11, 14:07
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Frank Lampard brace earns Chelsea crucial win
Frank Lampard's landmark goal earns Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Villa Park, with Christian Benteke and Ramires both dismissed either side of half time.
May 11, 13:41
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke puts Aston Villa ahead against 10-man Chelsea
A composed finish from Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Chelsea after 45 minutes at Villa Park, with the visitors down to 10 men as Ramires is dismissed.
May 11, 12:32
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Our young players have improved'
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor praises the younger players at Villa Park after the club recorded their fifth win in eight games on Saturday.
May 6, 12:24
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor puts Aston Villa before England call
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor admits that he would love to be considered for the next England squad after his fine form in recent weeks.
May 6, 00:40
Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates at the final whistle with Andreas Weimann and Gabby Agbonlahor after beating Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert hails Gabriel Agbonlahor
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises Gabriel Agbonlahor for his two goals in their win over Norwich City.
May 4, 20:00
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert delighted to reach 40 points
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert shares his delight after moving to 40 points with a 2-1 success over Norwich City.
May 4, 16:48
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Match Analysis: Norwich City 1-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole casts its eye over a crucial win for Aston Villa over Norwich in the Premier League.
May 4, 16:35
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor brace gives Aston Villa victory
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor scores twice to earn his side three precious points against relegation rivals Norwich City at Carrow Road.
May 4, 15:53
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton prior to his side's match against Southampton on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa level with Norwich City at Carrow Road
Norwich City and Aston Villa fail to break the deadlock in a tense first half at Carrow Road.
May 4, 14:47
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Norwich City 1-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa made it two wins on the bounce by snatching the points late on at Norwich.
May 4, 14:09
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks over Aston Villa's big win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday night.
Apr 29, 21:41
Villa skipper Ron Vlaar celebrates opening the scoring against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Ron Vlaar dedicates win to Aston Villa fans
Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar believes that the fans deserved to see his side thrash Sunderland 6-1 this evening and admits that he wanted even more goals.
Apr 29, 21:15
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires heavy Aston Villa win
Aston Villa hit Sunderland for six as a Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires Paul Lambert's men to a 6-1 rout.
Apr 29, 20:54
Managers Paulo Di Canio and Paul Lambert applaud, during the game between Villa and Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa lead Sunderland at break
Three goals in seven minutes light up the first half and send Aston Villa into the break 2-1 up against Sunderland this evening.
Apr 29, 19:48
Villa boss Paul Lambert does his best Paulo Di Canio impression against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa overcame Sunderland extremely comfortably on Monday night, ending Paolo Di Canio's honeymoon period at the Black Cats.
Apr 29, 18:00
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Manchester United clinch Premier League title
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-0 to win the Premier League title.
Apr 22, 20:52
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie hat-trick puts Manchester United in control
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick against Aston Villa to move Manchester United to within 45 minutes of winning the Premier League title.
Apr 22, 19:47
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Team News: Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic drop out for Manchester United
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are not in Manchester United's starting lineup to face Aston Villa.
Apr 22, 18:12
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Manchester United wrapped up their 20th English league title with a comfortable win over Aston Villa.
Apr 22, 18:00
Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his teams 2-0 win over Stoke on April 14, 2013
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Monday's crucial Premier League encounter between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Apr 22, 00:18
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor could return against Manchester United
Paul Lambert hopes that Gabriel Agbonlahor will recover from a hip complaint to play against Manchester United.
Apr 15, 13:20
Aston Villa's Fabian Delph scores an own goal in the match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Fabian Delph own goal denies Aston Villa victory
Fabian Delph scores an own goal to cancel out Charles N'Zogbia's opener for Aston Villa, who are held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham in the West Midlands.
Apr 13, 16:15
Charles N'Zogbia
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor missing for Aston Villa
Charles N'Zogbia replaces the injured Gabriel Agbonlahor for Aston Villa's Premier League match with Fulham, who hand recalls to Kieron Richardson and Urby Emanuelson.
Apr 13, 13:47
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Gabriel Agbonlahor has impressed me'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that he has been impressed with the recent form of striker Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Apr 12, 13:39
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring against Stoke on April 6, 2013
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Aston Villa host Fulham in the Premier League looking for their fourth win from five games.
Apr 11, 11:25
Gabriel Agbonlahor receives treatment
Paul Lambert: 'Gabriel Agbonlahor should be fine'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that the thigh injury that forced Gabriel Agbonlahor off at Stoke City yesterday isn't too serious.
Apr 7, 08:20
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Match Analysis: Stoke City 1-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over fellow relegation contenders Stoke City in the Premier League at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 6, 16:50
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Aston Villa defeat fellow strugglers Stoke City
Late goals from Matthew Lowton and Christian Benteke seal all three points for Aston Villa at Stoke City.
Apr 6, 15:51
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa hold crucial lead over Stoke City
Aston Villa go into the break against Stoke City leading 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Apr 6, 14:47
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-3 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa moved out of the bottom three and dragged Stoke City further into the relegation mix with a 3-1 win at the Britannia Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Apr 6, 13:10
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Paul Lambert hails Gabriel Agbonlahor contribution
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises Gabriel Agbonlahor for his recent goalscoring form.
Apr 3, 19:51
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa during the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Liverpool's 2-1 win over Aston Villa this afternoon.
Mar 31, 14:59
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scores from the penalty spot during his side's match with Aston Villa on March 31, 2013
Steven Gerrard penalty sinks Aston Villa
Second-half goals from Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard secure a 2-1 victory for Liverpool from their trip to Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 14:19
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers greet each other before kick off on March 31, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke gives Villa the advantage against Liverpool
A goal from Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Liverpool heading into the break.
Mar 31, 13:16
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