Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Goal of the Season
The Sports Mole team votes to bring you our top three goals of the most recent Premier League season.
May 20, 12:58
 Darren Bent
Team News: Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa make changes
Both Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa name changed lineups for their final Premier League game of the season.
May 19, 14:36
 Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez during the match with Swansea City on May 7, 2013
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic host Aston Villa in their final Premier League match before dropping to the Championship.
May 17, 12:56
 Eric Lichaj
Team News: Paul Lambert forced into one Aston Villa change against Chelsea
Eric Lichaj comes in for the injured Matthew Lowton for Aston Villa's Premier League match against Chelsea this lunchtime.
May 11, 10:54
 Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor brace gives Aston Villa victory
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor scores twice to earn his side three precious points against relegation rivals Norwich City at Carrow Road.
May 4, 15:53
 Norwich City manager Chris Hughton prior to his side's match against Southampton on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa level with Norwich City at Carrow Road
Norwich City and Aston Villa fail to break the deadlock in a tense first half at Carrow Road.
May 4, 14:47
 Villa boss Paul Lambert does his best Paulo Di Canio impression against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Paul Lambert proud of "unbelievable" Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is proud of his side after they thrashed Sunderland 6-1 at Villa Park this evening.
Apr 29, 21:30
 Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires heavy Aston Villa win
Aston Villa hit Sunderland for six as a Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires Paul Lambert's men to a 6-1 rout.
Apr 29, 20:54
 Managers Paulo Di Canio and Paul Lambert applaud, during the game between Villa and Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa lead Sunderland at break
Three goals in seven minutes light up the first half and send Aston Villa into the break 2-1 up against Sunderland this evening.
Apr 29, 19:48
 Aston Villa's Matthew Lowton celebrates scoring his side's second goal in their match against Stoke on April 6, 2013
Fulham plan Matthew Lowton swoop?
Fulham are reportedly planning a summer bid for Aston Villa defender Matthew Lowton.
Apr 24, 23:54
 Aston Villa's Matthew Lowton celebrates scoring his side's second goal in their match against Stoke on April 6, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Apr 7, 22:49
 Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Match Analysis: Stoke City 1-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over fellow relegation contenders Stoke City in the Premier League at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 6, 16:50
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert: Win was "thoroughly deserved"
Paul Lambert hails his Aston Villa players following their 3-1 win away at fellow strugglers Stoke City.
Apr 6, 16:13
 Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Aston Villa defeat fellow strugglers Stoke City
Late goals from Matthew Lowton and Christian Benteke seal all three points for Aston Villa at Stoke City.
Apr 6, 15:51
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa hold crucial lead over Stoke City
Aston Villa go into the break against Stoke City leading 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Apr 6, 14:47
 Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-3 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa moved out of the bottom three and dragged Stoke City further into the relegation mix with a 3-1 win at the Britannia Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Apr 6, 13:10
 Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa during the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Liverpool's 2-1 win over Aston Villa this afternoon.
Mar 31, 14:59
 Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scores from the penalty spot during his side's match with Aston Villa on March 31, 2013
Steven Gerrard penalty sinks Aston Villa
Second-half goals from Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard secure a 2-1 victory for Liverpool from their trip to Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 14:19
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers greet each other before kick off on March 31, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke gives Villa the advantage against Liverpool
A goal from Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Liverpool heading into the break.
Mar 31, 13:16
 Aston Villa's Andreas Weimann scores his side's second goal in their Premier League match with QPR on March 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's crucial 3-2 victory over QPR in their Premier League basement battle at Villa Park.
Mar 16, 17:46
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa ahead at the Madejski Stadium
Aston Villa recover from an early Nathan Baker own goal to lead Reading 2-1 at the break.
Mar 9, 15:48
 City's Carlos Tevez celebrates his goal against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Carlos Tevez gives Manchester City narrow win
A Carlos Tevez goal on the stroke of half time is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Aston Villa this evening.
Mar 4, 21:53
 Gareth Bale, Matthew Lowton
Matthew Lowton urges strong Aston Villa finish
Matthew Lowton tells his Aston Villa teammates that they must start the final part of the season strongly if they want to stay in the Premier League.
Feb 28, 19:02
 Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini pulls a goal back against Aston Villa on February 2, 2013
Marouane Fellaini steals late Everton draw
Marouane Fellaini scores a 92nd-minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw for Everton against Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 17:02
 Bradford forward James Hanson celebrates scoring the equaliser against Aston Villa on January 22, 2013
Bradford City lose at Aston Villa but reach Capital One Cup final
Bradford City of League Two reach the final of the Capital One Cup by beating Premier League side Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate.
Jan 22, 21:36
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Mid-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's opening half of the Premier League season.
Dec 28, 06:30
 Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Gareth Bale hat-trick inspires Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale scores a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur hammer Aston Villa.
Dec 26, 19:23
 Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Half-Time Report: Brad Guzan keeps Tottenham Hostpur at bay
Brad Guzan makes a number of saves to keep Tottenham Hotspur at bay in the first half at Villa Park.
Dec 26, 18:18
 Asmir Begovic
Aston Villa draw with stubborn Stoke City
Aston Villa boss the game against Stoke City but cannot find a way past a resilient Potters defence as the two teams draw 0-0 at Villa Park.
Dec 8, 17:10
 Villa boss Paul Lambert appeals during the game with Stoke on December 8, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa frustrated by Stoke City
Aston Villa have a staggering 75% of possession but are unable to open the scoring in a first half in which they are frustrated by Stoke City.
Dec 8, 16:01
 Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor is challenged by Per Mertesacker inside the Arsenal box on November 24, 2012
Matthew Lowton hails "fantastic" point
Aston Villa defender Matthew Lowton hails his side's defensive performance during their 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
Nov 24, 20:47
 Paul Lambert
Team News: Paul Lambert forced into defensive changes
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert can only name one recognised centre-back in his team for today's Premier League clash with former club Norwich City.
Oct 27, 11:14
 Chris Baird
In Pictures: Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa
Pictures from Fulham's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Craven Cottage.
Oct 20, 16:40
 Aaron Lennon
In Pictures: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Aston Villa
Pictures from Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at White Hart Lane.
Oct 7, 17:40
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert hails "hidden gems"
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert describes young duo Matthew Lowton and Joe Bennett as "hidden gems".
Oct 6, 12:52
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
Pictures from Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.
Sep 30, 17:36
 Christian Benteke
In Pictures: Aston Villa 2-0 Swansea City
Pictures from Aston Villa's 2-0 victory against Swansea City at Villa Park.
Sep 15, 17:01
 Paul Lambert
Aston Villa 2-0 Swansea City
Goals from Matthew Lowton and Christian Benteke give Aston Villa a 2-0 victory over Swansea City at Villa Park.
Sep 15, 15:58
 Paul Lambert
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa 1-0 Swansea City
Matthew Lowton gives Aston Villa a half-time lead over Swansea City with a spectacular volley at Villa Park.
Sep 15, 14:56
 Jonas Gutierrez, Charles N'Zogbia
In Pictures: Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
Pictures from Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at St James' Park.
Sep 2, 17:46
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