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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F43%2Fcheick-ndoye-ndoye.jpg "Cheick N'Doye has a header saved during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Aston Villa on October 29, 2017")
Aston Villa held by Birmingham City in Second City derby stalemate
The honours are even at St Andrew's as West Midlands rivals Birmingham City and Aston Villa play out a goalless draw in their Championship clash.Oct 29, 13:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fsteve-cotterill.jpg "Brum boss Steve Cotterill watches on during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Cardiff City on October 13, 2017")
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the second-city derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrew's.Oct 27, 14:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fgary-cahill-antonio-conte.jpg "Gary Cahill celebrates with a chilled-out Antonio Conte after the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews Wednesday evening's Champions League group-stage tie between Chelsea and Roma at Stamford Bridge.Oct 16, 13:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Ray Wilkins: 'Chelsea are weaker this season'
Former player and assistant Ray Wilkins claims that Chelsea's squad is weaker than when the Blues won the Premier League title last season.Oct 4, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgary-cahill.JPG "England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Bryan Robson: 'Harry Kane should not be England captain'
Bryan Robson believes that Gary Cahill should be named England captain because he has the organisational skills required and the respect of his teammates.Oct 2, 17:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce_1.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Aston Villa unchanged against Nottingham Forest
Steve Bruce names an unchanged Aston Villa side for the visit of Nottingham Forest.Sep 23, 15:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fwillian.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Willian: 'Chelsea just as strong as last season'
Chelsea midfielder Willian believes that the Blues remain as strong as they were last year despite several high-profile departures over the summer.Sep 23, 10:50
John Terry: 'Diego Costa one of nicest guys in football'
Atletico Madrid-bound striker Diego Costa is "one of the nicest and funniest guys" in football, according to his former Chelsea teammate John Terry.Sep 22, 10:10
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia up front for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is back in the fold for Aston Villa's trip to Barnsley.Sep 16, 15:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fcesar-azpilicueta-alexis-sanchez.jpg "Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta clears from Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the FA Cup final on May 27, 2017")
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects a combined XI of Chelsea and Arsenal players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the London rivals at Stamford Bridge.Sep 15, 11:18
Steve Bruce: "I blame myself"
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that he accepts the blame for the club's poor start to the new Championship season.Sep 10, 12:35
Aston Villa held by Bristol City at Ashton Gate
Josh Onomah's deflected strike earns Aston Villa a 1-1 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate, cancelling out Jamie Paterson's opener.Aug 25, 20:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fgary-cahill-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Gary Cahill during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017")
Juventus 'contact Chelsea over Gary Cahill'
Juventus reportedly approach Chelsea over a move for club captain Gary Cahill as the Italian champions look to replace Leonardo Bonucci.Aug 24, 19:36
Steve Bruce leaps to John Terry's defence
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce pays tribute to John Terry amid criticism surrounding the former England captain.Aug 24, 19:22
Chelsea 'respond to rumours linking Thomas Tuchel to Antonio Conte's job'
Chelsea reportedly have no plans to sack Antonio Conte and bring in former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel as their new manager.Aug 23, 09:00
Steve Bruce fighting to save Aston Villa job?
Manager Steve Bruce reportedly has just three games to save his job at Aston Villa after their poor start to the season.Aug 17, 10:59
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: 'People got carried away when John Terry signed'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that people got "carried away" when John Terry signed for the club.Aug 16, 09:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017")
Aston Villa 'make Jack Wilshere move'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce reportedly makes an attempt to bring Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere to Villa Park.Aug 15, 15:13
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'New Chelsea signings not on same level as departed players'
Cesar Azpilicueta believes that Chelsea's summer signings are not on the same level as those who have recently left the club.Aug 14, 08:31
Antonio Conte: 'Gary Cahill the right choice for Chelsea skipper'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that Gary Cahill is the right man to take over the club's captaincy following the departure of John Terry.Aug 11, 16:38
Five times luck has played a part in sport
The outcome of most sporting event is decided by the level of skill or sheer determination, but there have been times when pure luck has influenced a sporting result.Aug 11, 15:56
Gary Cahill: 'Six teams could lift Premier League trophy'
Gary Cahill admits that around six teams will have a strong claim to the Premier League title in the upcoming campaign.Aug 11, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fchelsea.jpg "The Chelsea squad celebrate with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between defending champions Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.Aug 10, 18:59
Live Commentary: Colchester United 1-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Aston Villa successful trip to Colchester United in the EFL Cup.Aug 9, 18:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eager to sign more players in order to be competitive
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that the club will struggle to win the Premier League title if their top transfer targets are not signed.Aug 9, 08:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fasmir-begovic-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Asmir Begovic during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Asmir Begovic: 'Judge Chelsea after August'
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says that it is unfair to judge Chelsea until the transfer window has closed.Aug 8, 16:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Jamie Carragher expects Antonio Conte to have left Chelsea by this time next year
Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will leave the club within the next 12 months.Aug 8, 08:29
Ray Wilkins "worried" Chelsea could suffer this season due to transfer business
Ray Wilkins admits that he is "worried" about Chelsea's season if the club fail to bring in more players.Aug 7, 19:48
Steve Bruce unhappy with wasteful Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce warns his side that they cannot rely on Jonathan Kodjia's goals so heavily this season following their 1-1 draw with Hull City.Aug 5, 20:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Farsene-wenger-antonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.Aug 4, 23:11
Steve Bruce: "Aston Villa demands promotion"
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that the club "demands promotion" as he prepares for his first full season in charge of the Midlands outfit.Aug 1, 18:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fjohn-terry-stefano-okaka.JPG "John Terry and Stefano Okaka during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford on May 15, 2017")
Mick McCarthy warns John Terry over Championship pace
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy warns new Aston Villa captain John Terry to expect a tough test in the Championship this season.Aug 1, 16:54
Harry Redknapp: 'Aston Villa strong contenders'
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp says that city Aston Villa will be "very strong" in the race for promotion to the Premier League this season.Aug 1, 16:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry gets emotional during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
John Terry: 'I didn't want to face Chelsea'
Aston Villa captain John Terry reveals that he opted to drop into the Championship so that he could avoid facing off against Chelsea.Aug 1, 16:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjohn-terry_2.jpg "John Terry poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
John Terry, Chelsea to avoid FA action for pre-arranged farewell substitution
John Terry and his former club Chelsea will reportedly not face any action from the FA for his farewell substitution stunt last season.Jul 31, 21:51
John Terry hails new Chelsea captain Gary Cahill
John Terry backs Antonio Conte's decision to appoint Gary Cahill as Chelsea's new captain on a permanent basis.Jul 27, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017")
Gary Cahill officially appointed Chelsea captain
Chelsea officially confirm that Gary Cahill will take over from John Terry as the new club captain, with Cesar Azpilicueta becoming vice-captain.Jul 26, 18:19
Antonio Conte names Gary Cahill as Chelsea captain
England centre-back Gary Cahill is named Chelsea's new captain on a permanent basis following the departure of John Terry.Jul 23, 15:27
David Luiz expects Gary Cahill to take on Chelsea captaincy
David Luiz is happy to see Gary Cahill take on the Chelsea captaincy on a permanent basis, but says that he will remain a strong leader on the field regardless.Jul 21, 16:51
Gary Cahill: "John Terry will be a huge loss"
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that former club captain John Terry "will be a huge loss" for the Blues next season.Jul 21, 14:55
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