Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 09:30
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 10:42
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer warming up in December 2019.
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Lautaro Martinez, Manuel Neuer, Xherdan Shaqiri
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 2, 06:57
Marvelous Nakamba in action for Aston Villa on September 16, 2019
Trabzonspor looking to sign Aston Villa Marvelous Nakamba?
Trabzonspor allegedly identify Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba as a potential target for the next transfer window.
Apr 1, 17:13
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
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
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
Sergio Aguero reacts to his penalty miss on February 22, 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Sheffield Wednesday
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round clash against Sheffield Wednesday.
Mar 2, 16:32
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured in December 2019
Brendan Rodgers baffled at VAR ignoring "clearest" handball call
Replays clearly showed a James Maddison strike hitting the hand of Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.
Jan 30, 22:35
Fulham's Harry Arter celebrates scoring their second goal with Joe Bryan and Cyrus Christie on January 4, 2020
Harry Arter stunner dumps Aston Villa out of FA Cup
Fulham are in the hat for the fourth round.
Jan 4, 17:08
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on January 1, 2020
Jack Grealish leads Aston Villa to much-needed win at Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish put Villa two up before Chris Wood pulled one back late on.
Jan 1, 14:59
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Preview:Burnley vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League encounter on New Year's Day between Burnley and Aston Villa.
Dec 30, 14:30
Southampton's Danny Ings celebrates scoring their first goal against Portsmouth on September 24, 2019
Hasenhuttl delighted with in-form Ings as Saints win at Villa
Ings scored twice as Southampton won 3-1 at Aston Villa.
Dec 21, 18:19
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 2, 2019
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Dec 2, 15:30
Marvelous Nakamba in action for Aston Villa on September 16, 2019
Aston Villa "disgusted and appalled" by fans' racist chants
The Premier League club have vowed to deal with the perpetrators "in the strongest manner".
Oct 7, 13:19
Jonathan Kodjia has a leg-based celebration after scoring for Aston Villa on April 22, 2019
Aston Villa receive £7m offer for striker Jonathan Kodjia?
Qatari side Al-Gharafa want Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia and have reportedly made a £7m bid to secure his services by Tuesday.
Sep 28, 11:36
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 16, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa have deserved more this season'
Promoted side go into the weekend in the bottom three.
Sep 27, 15:08
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates with Sead Kolasinac after scoring during the Premier League game between Watford and Arsenal on September 15, 2019
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Sep 21, 09:07
Jonathan Kodjia has a leg-based celebration after scoring for Aston Villa on April 22, 2019
Kodjia and Trezeguet miss West Ham clash
The Hammers are without Michail Antonio.
Sep 13, 18:18
Jonathan Kodjia has a leg-based celebration after scoring for Aston Villa on April 22, 2019
Jonathan Kodjia undergoes surgery on fractured cheekbone
The Aston Villa striker collided with team-mate Marvelous Nakamba during training this week.
Sep 13, 14:18
Marvelous Nakamba pictured in December 2018
Aston Villa make Marvelous Nakamba second signing of day
The Premier League newcomers signed Heaton and Nakamba on Thursday.
Aug 1, 11:02
Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017
Preview:Egypt vs. Zimbabwe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the opening group fixture of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations between Egypt and Zimbabwe.
Jun 19, 14:30
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on April 22, 2019
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2019
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League this Summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
May 10, 16:26
Gabriel Jesus scores from the spot during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on November 7, 2018
Champions League Team of the Week - Gabriel Jesus, Gareth Bale, Riyad Mahrez
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week for matchday four, including Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and four Real Madrid players.
Nov 8, 11:39
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
AZ see off ten-man Vitesse in two-goal victory
AZ move up to tenth in the Eredivisie table with a 2-0 victory over Vitesse, who were reduced to ten men following a first-half red card shown to Marvelous Nakamba.
Nov 8, 17:42
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
Vitesse slam five past Groningen
Vitesse smash five unanswered goals past Groningen in Sunday's Eredivisie clash at the GelreDome.
Oct 4, 14:25
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