Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
Jack Grealish sets target of top-half finish for Aston Villa
Villa are currently eighth and Jack Grealish admits that is more than he had hoped for after last season's relegation scare.
Feb 19, 11:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Referee Darren Drysdale removed from Southend United, Bolton Wanderers clash
The 50-year-old has been charged with improper conduct after he appeared to square up to Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge on Tuesday.
Feb 18, 12:56
Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister in action with Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez in the Premier League on February 13, 2021
Emiliano Martinez thwarts Brighton as Villa hold on for a point
Emiliano Martinez made a number of crucial saves for the visitors to ensure Villa left with a clean sheet and a point.
Feb 13, 22:11
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter pictured in February, 2021
Brighton boss Graham Potter not thinking about 'role model' tag
The two managers from the West Midlands first crossed paths in the Sky Bet Championship.
Feb 12, 11:02
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on January 23, 2021
Wayne Rooney: 'Phil Foden, Jack Grealish must be in England squad for European Championships'
Wayne Rooney calls on England boss Gareth Southgate to select both Phil Foden and Jack Grealish in the squad for the European Championships.
Feb 11, 23:24
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 16:43
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
Aston Villa 'to fend off Manchester United interest in Jack Grealish with £200k-a-week deal'
Aston Villa prepare to offer Jack Grealish, who continues to be linked with Manchester United, a contract worth in the region of £200,000 a week, according to a report.
Feb 6, 23:24
Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate Allan Saint-Maximin on February 6, 2021
PL roundup: Villa sink Arsenal as Newcastle hold on against Southampton
The Saints played most of the second half against 10 men, and the final 12 minutes versus just nine players.
Feb 6, 18:14
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Arsenal lose again as Ollie Watkins propels Aston Villa to victory
Ollie Watkins scored inside two minutes at Villa Park as Dean Smith's side returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 6, 14:53
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is shown a red card on January 20, 2021
Dean Smith issues rallying cry to Aston Villa ahead of Arsenal game
Villa have slipped to ninth in the Premier League after a poor run.
Feb 5, 12:22
David Luiz is sent off for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 2, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 4, 10:35
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on February 3, 2021
Jesse Lingard nets brace as West Ham United win at Aston Villa
Jesse Lingard has joined the Hammers on loan from Manchester United.
Feb 3, 22:30
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2020
Gareth Barry urges Jack Grealish to choose Man City over Man United
Former Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry wants to see Aston Villa's Jack Grealish work under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium one day.
Feb 2, 23:56
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on January 1, 2021
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish is out of this world'
The 25-year-old has had nine assists and scored six goals in the Premier League this season.
Feb 2, 22:46
West Ham United manager David Moyes pictured on January 23, 2021
West Ham manager David Moyes happy not to spend big on a striker
The Hammers sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax early on in January but decided not to reinvest the money during the winter transfer window.
Feb 2, 12:33
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on January 1, 2021
Paul Merson: "Jack Grealish is on a different planet"
Paul Merson claims that it would be "very difficult" to find a player better than Aston Villa attacker Jack Grealish at this moment in time.
Feb 1, 20:31
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores against West Ham United in the Premier League on January 31, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Mohamed Salah, Patrick Bamford, Callum Wilson
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 21, including Mohamed Salah, Patrick Bamford and Callum Wilson.
Feb 1, 09:45
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on January 2, 2020
Roy Hodgson: 'Eberechi Eze will be good enough to play for England'
The £20million signing has handled the step up to the top flight impressively since joining Crystal Palace from QPR.
Jan 31, 23:15
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on January 4, 2021
Ralph Hasenhuttl: 'Matty Cash made a fantastic save'
The ball appeared to strike Aston Villa defender Matty Cash's hand in the box, but no penalty was given.
Jan 30, 23:40
Ross Barkley celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Southampton in the Premier League on January 30, 2021
Southampton denied late equaliser as Ross Barkley wins it for Aston Villa
Saints had both a penalty shout inside the opening period and a stoppage-time offside decision go against them.
Jan 30, 22:18
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Bukayo Saka
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 20, including Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Bukayo Saka.
Jan 29, 01:05
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on January 1, 2021
Dean Smith reveals "disbelief" as Aston Villa lose at Burnley
Villa had led twice at Turf Moor but Chris Wood's headed winner denied them any share of the spoils.
Jan 27, 21:37
Burnley's Chris Wood celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 27, 2021
Chris Wood hits winner as Burnley fight back to beat Aston Villa
Villa led twice but were stunned by a lucky late goal from Dwight McNeil and Chris Wood's crucial header.
Jan 27, 20:17
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal with Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore on January 23, 2021
Dean Smith: 'Ollie Watkins was under no pressure to score goals'
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought by scoring against Newcastle on Saturday.
Jan 26, 12:24
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on January 23, 2021
Steve Bruce "convinced" Newcastle will turn their fortunes around
The Magpies have scored only once in eight games and fans protested at St James' Park on Saturday night.
Jan 23, 23:44
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal with Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore on January 23, 2021
Ollie Watkins ends goal drought as Aston Villa ease past Newcastle
Dean Smith's side are up to eighth in the table while the Magpies suffered a fourth straight Premier League loss.
Jan 23, 22:18
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia receives treatment for an injury in December 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Cheltenham Town
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup showdown with Cheltenham Town.
Jan 21, 13:14
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is shown a red card on January 20, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 21, 12:40
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 20, 2021
Manchester City go top with two-goal win over Aston Villa
Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan secured the win.
Jan 20, 20:18
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on January 17, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 13:15
Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare pictured in October 2020
Manchester United transfer targets as Boubakary Soumare emerges as possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up and assesses all of Manchester United's latest transfer targets and rumours, including the club's interest in Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
Jan 10, 10:41
Independiente del Valle's Moises Caicedo pictured in September 2020
Every Manchester United transfer rumour rated including Moises Caicedo U-turn
Sports Mole rounds up and assesses all of Manchester United's latest transfer targets and rumours, including a U-turn regarding the club's interest in Moises Caicedo.
Jan 9, 11:50
Andreas Christensen in action for Chelsea on May 5, 2019
Frank Lampard frustrated with "modern-day reaction" to Christensen injury
The Denmark defender will miss the FA Cup clash with Morecambe on Sunday after picking up a knock against Aston Villa on December 28.
Jan 9, 11:21
Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on November 3, 2020
Who could Manchester United sign this month? Every January transfer rumour rated
Sports Mole rounds up and assesses all of Manchester United's latest transfer targets and rumours, including Sergio Ramos, Jack Grealish and Paulo Dybala.
Jan 8, 10:19
A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Aston Villa 'to field youth side for FA Cup match with Liverpool'
Villa were forced to close their training ground on Thursday.
Jan 7, 23:24
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2020
Manchester United transfer news: Every January transfer target rumour rated
Sports Mole rounds up and assesses all of Manchester United's latest transfer targets and rumours, including Jack Grealish, Paulo Dybala and Erling Braut Haaland.
Jan 7, 12:21
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on January 1, 2021
Aston Villa 'to turn down any January bids for Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa will reportedly not entertain any January offers for Jack Grealish, who continues to be linked with Manchester United.
Jan 7, 09:11
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on January 1, 2021
Manchester United 'would have to spend £90m on Jack Grealish'
A report claims that Manchester United target Jack Grealish is valued in the region of £90m by Aston Villa.
Jan 6, 18:11
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2020
Saturday's papers: Lionel Messi, Dele Alli, Jack Grealish
Xherdan Shaqiri impressed Liverpool's manager and could be back to stay at Anfield.
Jan 2, 09:09
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Manchester United level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Jan 1, 22:27
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