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Burkina Faso beat Ghana to seal third-place finish at Africa Cup of Nations
Alain Traore scores late on to earn Burkina Faso a 1-0 win over Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff.Feb 4, 20:59
Swansea City sign Jordan Ayew from Aston Villa in swap deal
Swansea City sign Jordan Ayew from Aston Villa in a swap deal that sees Neil Taylor move in the opposite direction.Jan 31, 21:43
Aston Villa eyeing Neil Taylor, Modou Barrow swoop?
Swansea City pair Neil Taylor and Modou Barrow emerge as January transfer targets for Aston Villa.Jan 28, 13:33
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Wolverhampton Wanderers make loan bid for Ross McCormack?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly make a loan move for Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack.Jan 4, 12:23
Report: Shanghai SIPG want Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew
A report claims that Aston Villa forward Jordan Ayew is a transfer target for Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai SIPG.Dec 28, 22:47
Report: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy close to signing new Aston Villa deal
Teenage Aston Villa striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the West Midlands club.Dec 19, 21:50
Team News: Three changes for Aston Villa
Steve Bruce makes three changes to his Aston Villa side for their trip to Leeds United.Dec 3, 16:43
Henri Lansbury nets late Nottingham Forest equaliser
Henri Lansbury scores a 87th-minute equaliser as Nottingham Forest come from behind to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa in the Championship at Villa Park.Sep 11, 14:23
Aston Villa facing fine over Bristol City defeat
Aston Villa are facing a fine of at least £25,000 after having seven players booked during their loss to Bristol City.Aug 27, 17:22
EFL Cup roundup: Aston Villa slip up at Luton Town
Aston Villa crash out of the League Cup following a shock 3-1 defeat at Luton Town.Aug 10, 20:44
Aston Villa start campaign with defeat at Sheffield Wednesday
Fernando Forestieri nets the only goal of the match as Sheffield Wednesday condemn Aston Villa to defeat in their first game in the Championship.Aug 7, 17:27
West Ham United, Swansea City agree £20m Andre Ayew fee?
West Ham United reportedly reach an agreement with Swansea City over the signing of Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew.Aug 6, 09:35
West Ham United close to signing Jordan, Andre Ayew?
Jordan and Andre Ayew could link up once more next season, with West Ham United reportedly closing in on a double swoop for the Aston Villa and Swansea City stars.Aug 4, 12:55
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Aston Villa need another striker'
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo admits that his side need to sign another striker this summer, but also outlines his intention to "trim the squad".Jul 19, 11:43
Arsenal sneak ahead of Spurs to finish second with Aston Villa win
Olivier Giroud scores a hat-trick as Arsenal end their season by thrashing basement side Aston Villa to finish second and above North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.May 15, 15:55
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Newcastle's goalless draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League.May 7, 13:00
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between already-relegated Aston Villa and Newcastle United.May 5, 17:34
FA contacts Aston Villa forward Jordan Ayew over Watford incident
Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew is contacted for his observations as the Football Association investigates an incident at the end of Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Watford.May 5, 10:20
FA to investigate Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew's 'confrontation with fans'
The Football Association reportedly launches an investigation after Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew allegedly tried to confront Watford fans during Saturday's match.May 2, 14:49
Ten-man Aston Villa denied late on by Troy Deeney-inspired Watford
Aston Villa twice let a one-goal lead slip at Vicarage Road as they fall to a 3-2 defeat in the Premier League.Apr 30, 15:56
Live Commentary: Watford 3-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Watford's 3-2 win over Aston Villa, as Troy Deeney came back to haunt his former suitors late on.Apr 30, 13:00
Marcus Rashford goal seals relegation for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are relegated from the Premier League for the first time courtesy of a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.Apr 16, 15:53
Report: West Ham United eye Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew
A report claims that Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew is a summer transfer target of West Ham United.Apr 11, 21:30
Aston Villa avoid relegation despite Bournemouth defeat
Goals from Steve Cook and Joshua King guide Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa, who cling on to their Premier League status.Apr 9, 15:55
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Bournemouth condemn Aston Villa to a 2-1 defeat in the Premier League.Apr 9, 13:00
Chelsea cruise past miserable Aston Villa
Chelsea condemn rockbottom Aston Villa to a seventh straight defeat thanks to first Premier League goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alexandre Pato and a Pedro double.Apr 2, 13:39
Federico Fernandez goal moves Swansea City further clear of relegation zone
Federico Fernandez's goal early in the second half decides the game, as Swansea City see off bottom side Aston Villa 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium.Mar 19, 19:21
Harry Kane double helps Tottenham Hotspur close gap on Premier League summit
An in-form Harry Kane scores in either half to propel Tottenham Hotspur to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.Mar 13, 17:52
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 win over Aston Villa, as the Lilywhites moved to within two points of the summit.Mar 13, 14:59
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish to lead summer exodus?
A report claims that young winger Jack Grealish may leave relegation-threatened Aston Villa at the end of the season.Mar 9, 22:54
Manchester City back on track with Aston Villa rout
Manchester City turn on the second-half style to see off Aston Villa 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.Mar 5, 16:50
Team News: Raheem Sterling drops to Manchester City bench
Raheem Sterling drops out of the Manchester City starting XI for the visit of Aston Villa.Mar 5, 14:09
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park.Feb 29, 17:16
Aston Villa lose 3-0 to the club's Under-21s in behind-closed-doors match
Aston Villa's senior team suffer a 3-0 defeat to the club's Under-21 side in a behind-closed-doors friendly.Feb 22, 16:32
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League match at Villa Park between lowly Aston Villa and out-of-form Liverpool.Feb 12, 18:54
Team News: Patrick Bamford starts on Norwich bench
Patrick Bamford earns his first place in a matchday squad as he is named among the Norwich substitutes to face Aston Villa.Feb 6, 14:05
Preview:Southampton vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole provides the lowdown ahead of matchday 25's Saturday evening Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United.Feb 5, 12:45
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's relegation battle between Aston Villa and Norwich City at Villa Park.Feb 4, 17:11
Aston Villa captain Micah Richards: 'We'll keep fighting to survive'
Aston Villa captain Micah Richards insists that he and his teammates have enough "fighting spirit" in their battle against relegation.Feb 3, 15:12
Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew apologises for getting sent off against West Ham
Aston Villa forward Jordan Ayew apologises for getting sent off in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to West Ham United.Feb 3, 14:40
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