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Diego Costa helps Chelsea return to winning ways
Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to return to winning ways and pile further misery on their struggling opponents in the process.Oct 17, 15:52
Half-Time Report: Brad Guzan error gifts Chelsea interval lead
Diego Costa's goal 11 minutes before half time proves the difference between Chelsea and Aston Villa in a tightly-contested opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge.Oct 17, 14:47
Team News: Eden Hazard misses out for Chelsea against Aston Villa
Eden Hazard is left on the bench for Chelsea as they welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.Oct 17, 13:10
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's fixture between Liverpool and Aston Villa as both teams look to find form in the Premier League.Sep 24, 16:32
Tim Sherwood praises Jordan Ayew
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood says that Jordan Ayew performed well after coming off the bench in the League Cup victory over Birmingham City.Sep 24, 08:28
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 Birmingham City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Aston Villa reach the fourth round of the League Cup via a hard-fought 1-0 win over local rivals Birmingham City.Sep 22, 17:45
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa's flair players must toughen up for Premier League'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood believes his team's new flair players, such as Adama Traore and Jordan Ayew, must be prepared for the physicality of the Premier League.Sep 8, 02:38
Team News: Adama Traore absent for Aston Villa, Ola Toivonen starts on Sunderland bench
Adama Traore is absent for Aston Villa's match against Sunderland this afternoon with an ankle injury, while newcomer Ola Toivonen starts on the bench for the visitors.Aug 29, 13:33
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Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew had four-year affair with teammate's wife?
Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew is alleged to have had a four-year affair with the wife of Ghana teammate Afriyie Acquah.Aug 28, 15:47
Aston Villa see off Notts County in extra time
Scott Sinclair's hat-trick helps Aston Villa to beat Notts County 5-3 after extra time in a pulsating League Cup second round-tie at Villa Park.Aug 25, 21:26
Half-Time Report: Notts County take shock lead at Aston Villa
Jon Stead's penalty gives Notts County a shock 2-1 lead over Aston Villa in the League Cup second-round clash at Villa Park.Aug 25, 19:41
Team News: Aston Villa make nine changes for visit of Notts County
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes nine changes to his side for the visit of League Two Notts County in the League Cup second round.Aug 25, 17:53
Team News: Bakary Sako to make Crystal Palace debut, Jack Grealish starts for Aston Villa
Bakary Sako is handed his debut for Crystal Palace against Aston Villa this afternoon, while the visitors give starts to Rudy Gestede and Jack Grealish.Aug 22, 13:18
Aston Villa eye Benik Afobe?
A report claims that Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is hoping to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-forward Benik Afobe.Aug 16, 09:28
Garry Monk hails "dominant" Swansea City display
Garry Monk hails his Swansea City side after their 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday.Aug 15, 16:59
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole analyses Manchester United's 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League.Aug 14, 21:15
Team News: Adnan Januzaj starts for Manchester United against Aston Villa
Adnan Januzaj replaces Ashley Young in the Manchester United starting XI for their trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.Aug 14, 17:49
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.Aug 14, 17:45
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.Aug 12, 17:55
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa match-winner Rudy Gestede has barely trained'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals that goalscorer Rudy Gestede has barely trained with his new teammates since arriving at the club from Blackburn Rovers.Aug 8, 16:47
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the 2015-16 Premier League season.Aug 8, 16:39
Team News: Joshua King makes Bournemouth debut against Aston Villa
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe hands striker Joshua King his debut for the Cherries in their Premier League opener against Aston Villa at Dean Court.Aug 8, 13:12
Preview:Lyon vs. Lorient
Sports Mole takes a look at the preparations of Lyon and Lorient ahead of their Ligue 1 clash at the Stade de Gerland on Sunday.Aug 7, 17:04
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood remaining coy over Emmanuel Adebayor move
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood remains coy when asked if Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is close to joining the club.Aug 7, 11:44
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.Aug 6, 17:44
Report: Emmanuel Adebayor's move to Aston Villa on brink of collapse
Aston Villa's move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is reportedly close to breaking down over the striker's refusal to move away from London.Aug 6, 15:25
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood: 'We cannot dwell on departures'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is adamant that his side have to move on from the departures of Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph ahead of the new Premier League season.Aug 2, 05:03
Aston Villa knocked back in approach for West Bromwich Albion's Joleon Lescott?
Aston Villa's approach for Joleon Lescott is reportedly rejected by West Bromwich Albion.Jul 31, 11:42
Report: Aston Villa close in on Jordan Veretout signing
Aston Villa are reportedly close to making another summer signing as Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout arranges a medical for today.Jul 31, 01:12
Report: Aston Villa hope to snare £6m Rudy Gestede
Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede is a £6m transfer target for Aston Villa, according to reports.Jul 28, 19:25
Aston Villa sign Jose Angel Crespo
Aston Villa complete the signing of Spanish defender Jose Angel Crespo from Cordoba on a three-year deal.Jul 28, 14:38
Five brothers united in the Premier League
Following the arrival of the Ayew brothers, Sports Mole picks out five other siblings that have featured in the Premier League at the same time.Jul 28, 10:03
Jordan Ayew: "I am the happiest man in the world"
Jordan Ayew says that Aston Villa are "one of the greats" following his move to the Premier League club.Jul 27, 19:12
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's friendly between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux.Jul 27, 16:05
Aston Villa sign Lorient striker Jordan Ayew in reported £9m deal
Aston Villa confirm the signing of Lorient and Ghana striker Jordan Ayew in a deal reported to be worth £9m.Jul 27, 14:37
Ray Wilkins hopes for Emmanuel Adebayor deal at Aston Villa
Aston Villa assistant manager Ray Wilkins says that he hopes to see Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor sign for the West Midlands club during the current transfer window.Jul 27, 14:15
Ray Wilkins: 'Aston Villa close to Jordan Ayew capture'
Aston Villa assistant Ray Wilkins confirms that the club are close to signing Jordan Ayew from Lorient.Jul 27, 09:42
Report: Aston Villa plotting £10m move for Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep
Aston Villa are reportedly keen on making a £10m move to capture Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep following the £32.5m sale of Christian Benteke.Jul 26, 07:24
Jordan Ayew "very annoyed" at Lorient
Lorient striker Jordan Ayew admits that he is "very annoyed" with the club after they asked Aston Villa to increase their bid for the Ghana international.Jul 25, 13:13
Agent: 'Jordan Ayew to discuss Aston Villa personal terms after bid is accepted'
Jordan Ayew's agent confirms that Aston Villa have bid for the striker and says he is hopeful that the Lorient man can fly to Birmingham tonight to discuss personal terms.Jul 24, 17:55
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