Darren Bent, Ashley Williams
Team News: Darren Bent drops out Aston Villa
Christian Benteke returns to the Aston Villa lineup ahead of Darren Bent for the trip to Bradford City.
Jan 8, 19:03
 Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Team News: Michu returns for Swansea City
Michu and Michel Vorm are back for Swansea City as Michael Laudrup makes five changes for this afternoon's match against Aston Villa.
Jan 1, 14:53
 Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between Aston Villa and Spurs, where the hosts will be looking to bounce back from their hammering by Chelsea.
Dec 24, 21:55
 Darren Bent
Ciaran Clark praises Darren Bent's attitude
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent receives praise from Ciaran Clark for the attitude that he has shown during his stint on the bench.
Dec 10, 15:29
 Asmir Begovic
Aston Villa draw with stubborn Stoke City
Aston Villa boss the game against Stoke City but cannot find a way past a resilient Potters defence as the two teams draw 0-0 at Villa Park.
Dec 8, 17:10
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and Mark Albrighton
Gabriel Agbonlahor excited by Aston Villa youth
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor admits that there is a bright future at the club due to its current crop of youngsters.
Dec 5, 19:47
 Stephane Mbia is stretchered off after injuring his neck in the first half against Aston Villa on December 1, 2012
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp: 'Stephane Mbia's OK'
Harry Redknapp reveals that QPR defender Stephane Mbia is "okay" and should be fit for next week after leaving the field on a stretcher this afternoon.
Dec 1, 20:41
 Stephane Mbia is stretchered off after injuring his neck in the first half against Aston Villa on December 1, 2012
Stephane Mbia stretchered off with neck injury
QPR midfielder Stephane Mbia suffers a neck injury at Loftus Road against Aston Villa following a collision with Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Dec 1, 15:49
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Gabriel Agbonlahor hails Christian Benteke
Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor heaps praise upon strike partner Christian Benteke.
Nov 27, 23:21
 Darren Bent
Darren Bent storms out of Villa Park?
Reports on Twitter claim that Darren Bent storms out of Villa Park after being informed that he is not part of the Aston Villa squad to face Reading.
Nov 27, 19:41
 Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor is challenged by Per Mertesacker inside the Arsenal box on November 24, 2012
Aston Villa hold Arsenal to goalless draw
Aston Villa move out of the relegation zone courtesy of a 0-0 draw with Arsenal this afternoon.
Nov 24, 19:23
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Nov 22, 15:47
 The Etihad Stadium
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you a minute-by-minute report as Manchester City hammer Aston Villa 5-0 to move to the top of the Premier League table.
Nov 17, 14:03
 A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Javier Hernandez hat-trick gives Manchester United remarkable victory
A Javier Hernandez hat-trick earns Manchester United a 3-2 win over Aston Villa despite being two goals down just after half-time.
Nov 10, 19:23
 Billy Jones, Gabriel Agbonlahor
Paul Lambert: 'Gabriel Agbonlahor is a handful'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is approaching his best form for the club.
Nov 9, 14:57
 Manchester United
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 9, 00:26
 Marouane Fellaini and Phil Jagielka
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its team of the week following another thrilling weekend of Premier League action.
Nov 4, 23:59
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert thrilled with Sunderland victory
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that today's win over Sunderland was "massive" for the club.
Nov 3, 22:40
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and Mark Albrighton
Gabriel Agbonlahor strike defeats Sunderland
Gabriel Agbonlahor scores his first goal in almost a year to earn Aston Villa three points away to Sunderland.
Nov 3, 16:54
 Sebastian Larsson of Sunderland and Eric Lichaj of Aston Villa
Half-Time Report: No goals in first half at Stadium of Light
Despite looking the better of the two sides in the first half, Aston Villa fail to make the breakthrough against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 3, 15:50
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert denies Darren Bent rift
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert denies that he has fallen out with striker Darren Bent.
Nov 3, 13:17
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Richards
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Capital One Cup run can help us'
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that progress in the Capital One Cup can help give the team confidence for the rest of the season.
Oct 31, 19:51
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa
Aston Villa through to League Cup quarter-finals
Christian Benteke scores a late winner for Aston Villa as they defeat Swindon Town 3-2 in the fourth round of the League Cup.
Oct 30, 21:44
 Paul Lambert
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Norwich City, which will be the first time Villa boss Paul Lambert goes up against his former club.
Oct 25, 09:38
 Chris Baird scores for Fulham
Chris Baird scores later to earn win for Fulham
Chris Baird scores a late winner for Fulham against Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
Oct 20, 15:56
 Brett Holman and john Arne Riise
Half-Time Report: Fulham frustrated by Aston Villa in first half
Fulham fail to make a breakthrough in the first half against Aston Villa at Craven Cottage.
Oct 20, 14:51
 Billy Jones, Gabriel Agbonlahor
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor joins Darrent Bent in attack
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Darren Bent lead the line for Aston Villa as they take on Fulham in the Premier League.
Oct 20, 13:16
 Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor impressed with new signings
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor reveals that he has been impressed with how the club's summer signings have settled in.
Oct 11, 09:22
 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Aston Villa
Two second-half goals from Steven Caulker and Aaron Lennon give Tottenham Hotspur three points against Aston Villa.
Oct 7, 16:12
 Gareth Bale, Matthew Lowton
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Aston Villa
Tottenham and Aston Villa are level at 0-0 at half-time, despite the home side creating the better chances.
Oct 7, 14:49
 Darren Bent
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's trip to Spurs, who are going in search of their fourth consecutive Premier League win.
Oct 5, 12:20
 Darren Bent
Darren Bent disappointed to be dropped against West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent says that he will talk to Paul Lambert this week about his omission from the starting XI for last weekend's game against West Bromwich Albion.
Oct 2, 01:45
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
Pictures from Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.
Sep 30, 17:36
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa share the points in a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Sunday.
Sep 30, 16:55
 Villa Park
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion remain level at 0-0 after 45 minutes of football at Villa Park on Sunday.
Sep 30, 15:47
 Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor sees future at Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor insists that he has a future with Aston Villa.
Sep 30, 15:20
 Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent left on Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa name Darren Bent on the bench for their clash with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Sep 30, 14:23
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert hails "massive result"
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert describes his side's 4-2 win at Manchester City in the third round of the League Cup as a "massive result".
Sep 26, 02:52
 Gabriel Agbonlahor
Manchester City 2-4 Aston Villa (AET)
Gabriel Agbonlahor scores twice as Aston Villa knock Premier League champions Man City out of the Capital One Cup at the third round stage.
Sep 25, 21:22
 Mario Balotelli
Team News: Roberto Mancini makes eleven changes
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini makes 11 changes for the visit of Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup third round.
Sep 25, 18:16
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