Aston Villa manager Unai Emery in August 2024.
Aston Villa transfer news: Besiktas 'rejected €15m bid' for youngster
Aston Villa allegedly failed with an approach for a Besiktas prospect during the summer transfer window.
Sep 9, 11:35
England manager Lee Carsley pictured in August 2024
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Republic of Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 7, 16:52
Ivan Toney on August 31, 2024
Ivan Toney given firm England answer as Lee Carsley makes "reckless" claim
England manager Lee Carsley insists that Ivan Toney is still under consideration for future Three Lions squads despite leaving the Premier League for Saudi Arabia.
Sep 7, 12:38
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on August 24, 2024
Premier League Player of the Month nominees revealed: Haaland, Salah, Saka
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are among the eight nominees for August's Premier League Player of the Month prize.
Sep 5, 11:49
Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk  in action on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]
Preview:Netherlands vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Netherlands and Bosnia-Herzegovina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 10:54
England manager Lee Carsley pictured in August 2024
England lineup vs. Ireland: Lee Carsley's predicted XI for Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland.
Sep 5, 08:16
England's Cole Palmer pictured in July 2024
Man City, Chelsea stars among three players to withdraw from England squad
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins all pull out of the England squad for September's UEFA Nations League fixtures, the Three Lions announce.
Sep 3, 19:43
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on August 7, 2024
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 18:01
England manager Lee Carsley pictured in August 2024
Lee Carsley names first England squad as Noni Madueke among four new call-ups
England interim manager Lee Carsley names his first Three Lions squad for September's Nations League fixtures, as Noni Madueke and Morgan Gibbs-White earn call-ups.
Aug 29, 13:00
Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino pictured on July 14, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 09:10
Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal on August 24, 2024
Preview:Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 08:59
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery on August 17, 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Aston Villa identify Blues forward as late summer target?
Aston Villa are allegedly assessing whether it may be plausible to secure a late summer deal for a Chelsea forward.
Aug 28, 13:50
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on August 25, 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Premier League forward 'could still join' Blues
Chelsea reportedly retain an interest in signing a Premier League forward despite allegedly upping their efforts to acquire the signature of Victor Osimhen.
Aug 28, 08:21
 Chelsea Make Move for Premier League Forward on August 27, 2024
Chelsea 'make move' to sign striker presented with 'incredible' Saudi offer
Chelsea are reportedly making a late summer move for Brentford's Ivan Toney, who has already received an "incredible" offer from Al-Ahli of the Saudi Pro League.
Aug 27, 14:15
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on August 24, 2024
Mikel Arteta discusses David Raya save, Jesus injury after Aston Villa victory
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts to David Raya's "unbelievable" save in the Gunners' 2-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Aug 24, 20:10
Arsenal's David Raya pictured on August 24, 2024
David Raya makes surprise "best save" admission after Ollie Watkins wonder stop
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya does not believe that his incredible save against Aston Villa was the "best" of his career as the Gunners prevail 2-0 at Villa Park.
Aug 24, 19:20
Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal on August 24, 2024
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Trossard, Partey fire Gunners to hard-fought win
Arsenal produce a strong second-half showing to claim a 2-0 victory in their Premier League away meeting with Aston Villa.
Aug 24, 18:38
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on March 2, 2024
Aston Villa 'willing' to pay £29.7m for La Liga striker after Chelsea collapse
Aston Villa are reportedly willing to pay £29.7m for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, whose proposed move to Chelsea collapsed earlier in the summer.
Aug 22, 13:46
Jhon Duran celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on August 17, 2024
Aston Villa lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Aug 22, 09:16
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring on August 17, 2024
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 09:07
Manchester City's Phil Foden is named the PFA Premier League Player of the Year on August 20, 2024
Arsenal dominate PFA Team of the Year as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer take top prizes
Five Arsenal players are included in the men's PFA Premier League Team of the Year, while Phil Foden and Cole Palmer win the Player and Young Player prizes.
Aug 21, 08:03
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran scores against West Ham United on August 17, 2024.
Only bettered by Erling Haaland: Why Jhon Duran should not be sold by Aston Villa
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran has been linked with a transfer elsewhere all summer, yet the West Midlands outfit would be foolish to cash in on the Colombia international.
Aug 18, 09:22
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran scores against West Ham United on August 17, 2024.
West Ham United 1-2 Aston Villa - man of the match, stats, highlights
Jhon Duran defies weeks of speculation of a move to West Ham United by scoring the winning goal for Aston Villa in a 2-1 victory at the London Stadium.
Aug 17, 18:36
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui pictured in July 2024
Preview:West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 11:00
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates with the Golden Boot on May 28, 2023
Premier League 2024-25 Golden Boot winner: Why history suggests Haaland could be dethroned
Sports Mole takes a look at the contenders for the 2024-25 Premier League Golden Boot and why Erling Haaland could be dethroned from the summit of the goalscoring charts.
Aug 16, 15:13
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured on April 20, 2024
Arsenal vs. Wolves: Best stats ahead of Premier League opener
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
Aug 16, 14:00
Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates with the Premier league trophy
Premier League predictions 2024-25: Who will win title? Who will be relegated?
Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season, the Sports Mole team predict who will be crowned champions, make the top four, be relegated and much more.
Aug 15, 21:51
Samu Omorodion in action for Alaves in February 2024 [IMAGO]
Samu Omorodion 'offered' to Premier League duo after Chelsea collapse
Atletico Madrid are reportedly offering Aston Villa and Bournemouth the chance to sign striker Samu Omorodion, following the collapse of his £35m move to Chelsea.
Aug 12, 17:19
Aston Villa's Jaden Philogene celebrates scoring their second goal with Lucas Digne on August 7, 2024
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly between Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 8, 13:56
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on December 23, 2023
Tottenham 'increasingly confident' of completing club-record signing this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly increasingly confident that they will be able to complete a club-record signing of Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke this summer.
Aug 8, 12:35
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts on October 29, 2023
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly between Aston Villa and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 5, 16:49
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts in June 2024 [IMAGO]
Chelsea reach 'total agreement' over Romelu Lukaku sale with surprise team
Aston Villa reportedly reach a total agreement to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, but the Belgian is still holding out for a move to Napoli.
Aug 2, 08:10
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca planning shock positional change for Cole Palmer?
Chelsea star Cole Palmer is reportedly poised for an unexpected change of position for the Blues under Enzo Maresca in the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Jul 26, 21:15
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in May 2024
Preview:Columbus Crew vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Columbus Crew and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 25, 14:55
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran celebrates scoring their first goal on April 3, 2024
Aston Villa transfer news: Duran talks up potential exit amid West Ham interest
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran talks up the possibility of leaving the West Midlands outfit during the summer transfer window.
Jul 24, 14:49
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 16, 2024
Man City star 'set for showdown talks' over future amid Saudi Arabia rumours
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to hold crunch talks with playmaker Kevin De Bruyne amid links with a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
Jul 23, 23:39
England's Ivan Toney pictured during the warm-up on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]
Brentford to slash asking price for Man United-linked Ivan Toney?
Brentford are reportedly willing to sell Ivan Toney for less than £50m this summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal showing no signs of pursuing a deal.
Jul 18, 17:55
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in May 2024
Preview:Spartak Trnava vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Spartak Trnava and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 18, 15:26
Chelsea's Raheem Sterling on August 11, 2024
Manchester United transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Manchester United this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 17, 17:57
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO)
Who are the leading goalscorers in the history of the European Championship?
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the European Championship, with England's Harry Kane moving onto seven goals at Euro 2024.
Jul 17, 17:45
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