Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on March 2, 2024
Team News: Tim Iroegbunam named in Aston Villa XI for Ajax game
Tim Iroegbunam is named in the Aston Villa XI for the first leg of their Europa Conference League last-16 tie at Ajax on Thursday night.
Mar 7, 16:36
General view inside Aston Villa's Villa Park before the match on January 8, 2023
Aston Villa report £119.6m loss for latest accounts
Aston Villa report a substantial £119.6m loss for the 2022-23 campaign, but still expect to fulfil the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability criteria.
Mar 5, 10:24
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Luton Town on March 2, 2024
Lucas Digne breaks Luton Town hearts with last-gasp winner for Aston Villa
Lucas Digne scores an 89th-minute winner as Aston Villa record a 3-2 victory over Luton Town in Saturday's Premier League clash at Kenilworth Road.
Mar 2, 19:33
 Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal with Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch  on February 21, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 23, 13:23
 Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal with Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch  on February 21, 2024
EFL Cup final: Reasons for Liverpool to be confident of beating Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at three reasons for the Reds to be confident of prevailing at Wembley.
Feb 23, 10:00
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pictured on January 24, 2024
EFL Cup final: Chelsea vs. Liverpool Combined XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 22, 23:06
Manchester United's Raphael Varane pictured in November 2023
Team News: Raphael Varane starts for Manchester United, Jacob Ramsey in for Aston Villa
Raphael Varane returns to the Manchester United XI for Sunday's Premier League game with Aston Villa.
Feb 11, 15:33
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal with Harry Maguire on February 4, 2024
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 11:07
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick on January 23, 2024
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 13:09
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during game with Tottenham Hotspur on November 6, 2023.
Team News: Nicolas Jackson starts for Chelsea versus Aston Villa, Thiago Silva dropped
Nicolas Jackson returns to Chelsea's starting lineup for Wednesday's FA Cup fourth round replay against Aston Villa.
Feb 7, 19:04
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring against Sheffield United on February 3, 2024
Team News: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea.
Feb 6, 20:00
Chelsea's Conor Gallagher reacts after Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha scores their third goal on February 3, 2024
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 5, 10:00
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring against Sheffield United on February 3, 2024
Five-star Aston Villa thump Sheffield United at Bramall Lane
Aston Villa return to fourth position in the Premier League table courtesy of a 5-0 win over struggling Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Feb 3, 19:28
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts on December 30, 2023
Team News: Leon Bailey recalled by Aston Villa, William Osula starts for Sheffield United
Leon Bailey is recalled to the Aston Villa XI for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Sheffield United.
Feb 3, 16:35
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick on January 23, 2024
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 2, 11:15
Sheffield United's Ben Brereton Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal on January 30, 2024
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 13:01
Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring for Middlesbrough in October 2023
Aston Villa confirm signing of Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa confirm the signing of Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers on a long-term contract.
Feb 1, 11:03
Chelsea forward Armando Broja celebrates scoring against Preston North End on January 6, 2024.
Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from January transfer deadline day.
Feb 1, 06:03
Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring for Middlesbrough in October 2023
Transfer rumours: Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa, Jean-Philippe Mateta to Bayer Leverkusen, Oscar Cortes to Rangers
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa, Jean-Phillipe Mateta to Bayer Leverkusen and Oscar Cortes to Rangers.
Jan 29, 17:42
Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg during the warm up before the match on October 27, 2023
Transfer rumours: Hojbjerg to Newcastle, Munoz to Palace, Rowe to Villa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Daniel Munoz to Crystal Palace, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Newcastle United and Jon Rowe to Aston Villa.
Jan 27, 13:37
Aston Villa's Leander Dendoncker celebrates scoring their second goal on December 26, 2023
Aston Villa confirm Leander Dendoncker loan switch to Napoli
Aston Villa confirm that they have allowed Leander Dendoncker to move to Napoli on loan for the remainder of the season.
Jan 26, 09:42
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran celebrates scoring their first goal on September 16, 2023
Chelsea-linked Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran sidelined "for weeks"
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran - who has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea - has been ruled out for a number of weeks through injury.
Jan 25, 15:33
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran celebrates scoring their first goal on September 16, 2023
Chelsea 'still considering bid for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran'
Chelsea are reportedly still contemplating whether to launch a formal approach for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran before the end of the January transfer window.
Jan 24, 21:11
Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring for Middlesbrough in October 2023
Middlesbrough 'lay out Morgan Rogers asking price to Aston Villa'
Middlesbrough reportedly inform Aston Villa what fee it will take to secure a January deal for Morgan Rogers.
Jan 24, 10:03
Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier arrives at the stadium before the match on December 26, 2023
Transfer rumours: Trippier to Bayern, Newcastle's Ederson blow, Rogers to Villa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Kieran Trippier to Bayern Munich, Ederson to Newcastle United and Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa.
Jan 24, 09:09
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on December 16, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino calls for "trust" after Chelsea reach EFL Cup final
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino calls for "trust" from the Chelsea supporters after his side blitz Middlesbrough to reach the EFL Cup final.
Jan 23, 23:30
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 23, 2024
Chelsea produce record rout of Middlesbrough to reach EFL Cup final
Chelsea hammer Middlesbrough 6-1 to emphatically book their place in the EFL Cup final at Wembley on February 25.
Jan 23, 21:51
Manchester United's Dan Gore in action on September 26, 2023
Transfer rumours: Dan Gore to leave Manchester United, Jhon Duran to West Ham, Jonny to PAOK
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Manchester United's Dan Gore to Port Vale, Jhon Duran to West Ham United and Jonny Castro to PAOK.
Jan 22, 14:12
RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 13, 2023
Transfer rumours: Benjamin Sesko release clause, Barcelona want Port Vale teen, Middlesbrough reject Aston Villa Morgan Rogers bid
Sports Mole rounds up the latest January transfer rumours, including a release clause being present in Benjamin Sesko's RB Leipzig contract and Barcelona wanting to sign a Port Vale youngster.
Jan 21, 16:14
Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 9, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 21, 11:32
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on October 7, 2023
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 16:49
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick after the match on December 19, 2023
Preview:Millwall vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 11, 13:15
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on December 16, 2023
Team News: Broja drops to Chelsea bench for Middlesbrough EFL Cup tie
Armando Broja is only named on Chelsea's substitutes' bench for the EFL Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.
Jan 9, 19:04
Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring their second goal with Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto on December 30, 2023
Team News: Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea.
Jan 8, 20:00
Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their third goal on January 6, 2024
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 7, 10:41
General view of Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium taken March 2018
Middlesbrough: Transfer ins and outs - January 2024
Keep track of all of Middlesbrough's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 03:30
General view inside Aston Villa's Villa Park before the match on January 8, 2023
Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - January 2024
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 01:05
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick after the match on December 19, 2023
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 24, 20:42
West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan reacts on November 25, 2023
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 24, 16:56
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