Pepe Reina
Team News: Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher return for Liverpool
Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher shake off injuries to start for Liverpool against Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 11:45
Aston Villa's Andreas Weimann scores his side's second goal in their Premier League match with QPR on March 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's crucial 3-2 victory over QPR in their Premier League basement battle at Villa Park.
Mar 16, 17:46
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Aston Villa edge out Queens Park Rangers in five-goal thriller
Aston Villa record a vital 3-2 victory over fellow Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 16, 16:58
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Reading on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers all square at the break
A Gabriel Agbonlahor goal in first-half stoppage time sends Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers into the break tied at 1-1.
Mar 16, 15:54
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa moved clear of the bottom three and damaged QPR's survival hopes with a 3-2 win over the Hoops at Villa Park, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 16, 14:10
Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann: 'Fans were brilliant'
Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann hails the club's fans after his side moved out of the relegation zone courtesy of a 2-1 win over Reading this afternoon.
Mar 9, 18:00
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert proud of "terrific" Aston Villa response
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that his players deserved their 2-1 win at Reading thanks to their spirited response to going behind early on.
Mar 9, 17:23
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke scores his side's first goal in their match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Aston Villa fightback downs Reading
Aston Villa score twice in 10 minutes to claim all three points at Reading.
Mar 9, 16:52
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa ahead at the Madejski Stadium
Aston Villa recover from an early Nathan Baker own goal to lead Reading 2-1 at the break.
Mar 9, 15:48
Reading manager Brian McDermott prior to his side's Premier League match with Stoke City on February 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Reading 1-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary from the huge relegation battle between Reading and Aston Villa this afternoon.
Mar 9, 14:00
City's Carlos Tevez celebrates his goal against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Read how Manchester City just edged out Aston Villa in a tight game at Villa Park.
Mar 4, 19:00
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor happy at Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor says that he will remain at Aston Villa as long as he continues to enjoy playing football at the club.
Mar 3, 12:10
Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor celebrates his goal against West Brom on January 19, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor fears relegation
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor admits that relegation is a scary thought but backs his side to gain Premier League survival.
Mar 3, 01:58
Aston Villa player Jordan Bowery on September 22, 2012
Jordan Bowery development impresses Gabriel Agbonlahor
Jordan Bowery's progression at Aston Villa receives high praise from his teammate Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Feb 27, 14:57
Arsenal players congratulate Santi Cazorla after a goal against Aston Villa on February 23, 2013
Santi Cazorla brace downs Aston Villa
Two goals from Spanish attacker Santi Cazorla allow Arsenal to overcome Aston Villa by two goals to one.
Feb 23, 16:52
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Santi Cazorla gives Arsenal half-time lead
An early strike from Santi Cazorla gives Arsenal the advantage over Aston Villa at the break.
Feb 23, 15:49
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Team News: Nacho Monreal, Carl Jenkinson, Olivier Giroud start for Arsenal
Arsenal make four changes to the side to face Aston Villa this afternoon at the Emirates.
Feb 23, 15:02
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Yacouba Sylla is a hard man'
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor reveals that new signing Yacouba Sylla has become the new "hard man" at Villa Park.
Feb 22, 06:33
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger shouts from the touchline during the FA Cup 5th round against Blackburn Rovers on February 16, 2013
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Arsenal host Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League.
Feb 21, 13:15
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Christian Benteke too good for Arsenal'
Gabriel Agbonlahor feels that Christian Benteke possesses the ability to play at the "top level".
Feb 20, 13:05
Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor celebrates his goal against West Brom on January 19, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor praises Christian Benteke
Gabriel Agbonlahor praises his Aston Villa strike partner Christian Benteke.
Feb 19, 19:57
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 29, 2012
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League encounter between struggling Aston Villa and West Ham United.
Feb 8, 16:44
Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor celebrates his goal against West Brom on January 19, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Aston Villa need luck'
Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Aston Villa need more luck if they are to secure their Premier League survival.
Feb 6, 18:55
Everton forward Victor Anichebe equalises against Aston Villa on February 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Everton 3-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 17:38
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini pulls a goal back against Aston Villa on February 2, 2013
Marouane Fellaini steals late Everton draw
Marouane Fellaini scores a 92nd-minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw for Everton against Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 17:02
Villa's Christian Benteke is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring against Everton on February 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor give Aston Villa lead
Goals from Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor cancel out a Victor Anichebe strike to give Aston Villa a 2-1 lead over Everton at half time.
Feb 2, 15:55
Toffees striker Victor Anichebe celebrates his goal against Newcastle on January 2, 2013
Team News: Victor Anichebe preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton
Victor Anichebe is once again preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton as they take on Aston Villa, who make three changes to their starting lineup.
Feb 2, 14:50
Magpies boss Alan Pardew on the touchline at Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts its eye over Newcastle's first away win of the season at fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 22:35
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Newcastle United claim victory at Aston Villa
Goals from Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye help Newcastle United record a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 21:37
Villa's Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia stand dejected during their 3-1 defeat to Bradford City on January 8, 2013
Team News: Christian Benteke left out of Aston Villa squad
Christian Benteke, who is not injured, does not feature in Aston Villa's matchday squad for tonight's FA Cup clash at Millwall.
Jan 25, 19:30
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie scores a late equaliser against Aston Villa on January 19, 2013
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the action from West Bromwich Albion's derby draw with Aston Villa, which saw the Baggies come back from two goals down.
Jan 19, 20:25
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'We need to bounce back'
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor tells his teammates to stay positive following their 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 19, 19:54
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Aston Villa spurn two-goal lead to draw
A late strike from Peter Odemwingie rescues a point for West Bromwich Albion against Aston Villa at the Hawthorns.
Jan 19, 19:28
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa in control at West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa score twice during the opening 45 minutes of their trip to West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 19, 18:23
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text coverage of West Bromwich Albion's Premier League clash against local rivals Aston Villa.
Jan 19, 16:30
The Hawthorns
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa.
Jan 17, 13:41
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Team News: Four changes for Aston Villa
Paul Lambert and Nigel Adkins both make changes to their starting lineups for today's match at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 14:20
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor confident of Aston Villa comeback against Bradford City
Gabriel Agbonlahor is confident that Aston Villa will get the better of Bradford City in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final tie.
Jan 10, 05:15
Bradford City's Nahki Wells opens the scoring against Aston Villa on January 8, 2013
Bradford City take first-leg lead over Aston Villa
Bradford City secure a 3-1 advantage over Aston Villa after the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final tie.
Jan 8, 21:41
Bradford City's Nahki Wells opens the scoring against Aston Villa on January 8, 2013
Half-Time Report: Bradford City leading Aston Villa at Valley Parade
Nahki Wells's strike is all that separates Bradford City and Aston Villa at Valley Parade.
Jan 8, 20:35
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