Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 30, 2019
Ahmed Elmohamady hopeful of "fresh start" for Aston Villa after break
Ahmed Elmohamady believes that the coronavirus-enforced suspension of football could prove to be a blessing in disguise for his relegation-threatened Aston Villa side.
Apr 11, 18:53
 Pascal Gross in action for Brighton on April 27, 2019
Who might leave the relegated clubs?
A look at who might leave the relegated clubs at the end of the season.
Apr 10, 08:35
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
 General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
Former St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour expects club to survive coronavirus
The club brought in £1.9million in transfers over the last few years.
Mar 18, 17:18
 Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up next season
With Aston Villa potentially being busy during the summer transfer window, Sports Mole takes a look at how the West Midlands outfit could line up next season.
Mar 17, 11:15
 Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on March 10, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Which teams could benefit from Premier League postponement?
With football on lockdown across Europe, Sports Mole looks at which Premier League clubs could benefit from the suspension of play given their form and fitness.
Mar 16, 13:32
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on December 28, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Chelsea.
Mar 12, 16:45
 Billy Gilmour in action for Chelsea on March 8, 2020
Billy Gilmour misses out on senior Scotland call-up for Euro 2020 playoff
There were calls for the midfielder to be fast-tracked after his impressive form for Chelsea.
Mar 10, 14:22
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 7, 17:12
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith urges squad to share responsibility with star men
The West Midlands club are second bottom in the Premier League ahead of Monday's trip to Leicester.
Mar 7, 14:26
 Leicester striker Jamie Vardy holds his injured glutes on January 22, 2020
Team News: Jamie Vardy due to return for Leicester against Aston Villa
The striker has been sidelined for the Foxes' last two games with a calf injury.
Mar 6, 17:23
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Dean Smith provides update on John McGinn progress
John McGinn had a scan on Friday to ensure the fracture had healed.
Mar 6, 15:05
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
John McGinn to make Aston Villa return this month?
John McGinn could make his Aston Villa return during their away match against Newcastle United later this month after suffering with an ankle injury since December.
Mar 3, 11:09
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as they look for their first trophy since 1996.
Feb 28, 21:45
 Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2019-20 EFL Cup final as Premier League strugglers Aston Villa aim to dethrone two-time defending champions Manchester City.
Feb 28, 20:00
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Team News: John McGinn falls short in recovery bid for EFL Cup final
McGinn fractured his ankle just before Christmas.
Feb 28, 16:21
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith admits Villa are "massive underdogs" in EFL Cup final
Villa have lost 6-1 on aggregate to Manchester City across their two Premier League games this season.
Feb 28, 15:12
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Individual mistakes are harming us'
Dean Smith's side have the worst defensive record in the top flight.
Feb 21, 13:57
 Kyle Walker-Peters in action for Southampton on February 15, 2020
Team News: Kyle Walker-Peters out for Saints against Villa
The Tottenham loanee will miss Saturday's encounter on the south coast.
Feb 21, 09:59
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Dean Smith provides positive update on John McGinn injury
The 25-year-old suffered the injury just before Christmas but he is nearing a return.
Feb 20, 17:01
 Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl on February 1, 2020
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Southampton's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa at St Mary's on Saturday, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Feb 20, 16:05
 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016
Team News: Borja Baston in line to make Aston Villa debut against Tottenham Hotspur
The striker signed for Villa on transfer deadline day.
Feb 14, 17:39
 A possessed Jose Mourinho during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on January 11, 202
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 14, 15:18
 Odion Ighalo pictured in June 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 1, 06:57
 General view of Easter Road, home to Hibernian, from 2014
John McGinn's brother Paul signs for Hibernian
The 29-year-old has signed an 18-month contract.
Jan 31, 20:04
 Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe sees something he doesn't like on January 12, 2020
Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns
Bournemouth host Villa.
Jan 31, 11:57
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Dean Smith hints John McGinn could be fit in time for EFL Cup final
The midfielder fractured his left ankle just before Christmas.
Jan 30, 22:36
 Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Team News: Mbwana Samatta in line to make Villa debut in EFL Cup
Mbwana Samatta recently joined Villa in an £8.5million move from Belgian side Genk.
Jan 27, 21:52
 Steven Reid pictured in Scotland training in September 2019
Steven Reid warns Scotland players to be ready for surprise Euro 2020 call-ups
The former West Brom player was a last-minute inclusion in the Republic of Ireland squad for the 2002 World Cup.
Jan 23, 15:52
 Scotland boss Steve Clarke on October 10, 2019
Scott Clarke optimistic about fitness of key trio ahead of Euro 2020 playoffs
Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Kieran Tierney are all battling to be fit for the March 26 tie.
Jan 22, 12:38
 Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Team News: Villa without recognised striker for visit of resurgent Watford
Dean Smith's side were beaten 3-0 by Watford at Vicarage Road at the end of December.
Jan 20, 15:56
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates against Brighton on September 25, 2019
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, including predictions and team news.
Jan 16, 22:55
 Genk's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool on November 5, 2019
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 10, 21:44
 Burnley pictured Danny Drinkwater pictured in August 2019
Team News: Danny Drinkwater available to make Villa debut against City
Kevin De Bruyne has been cleared to play for Manchester City
Jan 10, 15:54
 Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud in action against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 30, 2019
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Jerome Boateng
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, January 8 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 8, 11:07
 Sunderland midfielder Dylan McGeouch pictured in September 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Dylan McGeouch, Phil Parkinson, Mario Gotze
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 8, 06:57
 Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud in action against West Ham United in the Premier League on November 30, 2019
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, January 8.
Jan 8, 06:15
 Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their fourth goal in December, 2019
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 14:18
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