Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand pictured in April 2019
Rio Ferdinand slams "powder puff" Arsenal
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand blasts Arsenal's "powder puff" performance in their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Feb 7, 19:02
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 23, 2021
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal cannot sustain top-four challenge
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits that his side are making too many mistakes to be considered as challengers for a top-four finish.
Feb 7, 12:32
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Dean Smith lavishes praise on in-form Ollie Watkins
The striker has continued the form he showed for Brentford before his transfer to the Premier League outfit.
Feb 7, 11:30
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring for Everton against Manchester United in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
PL roundup: Man Utd suffer blow in title pursuit, Arsenal lose again
Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck in stoppage time to salvage a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford.
Feb 6, 22:45
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 23, 2021
Arsenal equal unwanted losing record with defeat at Aston Villa
Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Villa Park on Saturday means that the club have now lost three successive league games against Aston Villa without scoring a goal for the first time in 99 years.
Feb 6, 18:17
Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate Allan Saint-Maximin on February 6, 2021
PL roundup: Villa sink Arsenal as Newcastle hold on against Southampton
The Saints played most of the second half against 10 men, and the final 12 minutes versus just nine players.
Feb 6, 18:14
Thomas Partey pictured in Arsenal gear on October 17, 2020
Arsenal's Thomas Partey suffers fresh injury setback
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says that Thomas Partey suffered "a muscular issue" during Saturday's clash with Aston Villa.
Feb 6, 17:55
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 23, 2021
Mikel Arteta bemoans lack of ruthlessness in Aston Villa defeat
The Gunners boss was also irritated by the performance of the officials, but refused to expand on the reasons why after the match.
Feb 6, 17:08
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Arsenal lose again as Ollie Watkins propels Aston Villa to victory
Ollie Watkins scored inside two minutes at Villa Park as Dean Smith's side returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 6, 14:53
David Luiz is sent off for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 2, 2021
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.
Feb 4, 10:35
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on February 3, 2021
Jesse Lingard nets brace as West Ham United win at Aston Villa
Jesse Lingard has joined the Hammers on loan from Manchester United.
Feb 3, 22:30
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Bukayo Saka
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 20, including Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Bukayo Saka.
Jan 29, 01:05
Southampton players celebrate scoring against Arsenal in the FA Cup on January 23, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 28, 16:23
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured on January 24, 2021
Sean Dyche always confident that his strikers would start scoring
Ashley Barnes, Jay Rodriguez and Chris Wood have all found the net recently.
Jan 28, 11:26
Sheffield United's Oliver Burke scores against Manchester United in the Premier League on January 27, 2021
Premier League roundup: Sheffield United beat Manchester United at Old Trafford
Harry Maguire cancelled out Kean Bryan's opener before Oliver Burke's deflected winner.
Jan 27, 23:05
Burnley's Chris Wood celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 27, 2021
Chris Wood hits winner as Burnley fight back to beat Aston Villa
Villa led twice but were stunned by a lucky late goal from Dwight McNeil and Chris Wood's crucial header.
Jan 27, 20:17
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal with Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore on January 23, 2021
Dean Smith: 'Ollie Watkins was under no pressure to score goals'
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought by scoring against Newcastle on Saturday.
Jan 26, 12:24
Rob Holding warms up for Arsenal on December 26, 2020
FPL tips: Rob Holding as a cheap differential?
Arsenal defender Rob Holding and in-form Aston Villa man Bertrand Traore can reward managers for taking the path less travelled in gameweek 20.
Jan 25, 18:03
Burnley's Kevin Long celebrates scoring against Fulham in the FA Cup on January 24, 2021
Preview:Burnley vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 12:09
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on January 23, 2021
Steve Bruce "convinced" Newcastle will turn their fortunes around
The Magpies have scored only once in eight games and fans protested at St James' Park on Saturday night.
Jan 23, 23:44
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal with Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore on January 23, 2021
Ollie Watkins ends goal drought as Aston Villa ease past Newcastle
Dean Smith's side are up to eighth in the table while the Magpies suffered a fourth straight Premier League loss.
Jan 23, 22:18
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on January 4, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 11:37
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Manchester United level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Jan 1, 22:27
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 20, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Bruno Fernandes, Jack Grealish, Ollie Watkins
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 15, including Bruno Fernandes, Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins.
Dec 28, 00:04
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Five things we learned from the festive Premier League weekend
The Merseyside duo top the pile with the Blades rooted at the bottom.
Dec 27, 21:44
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith hails "great maturity" in Aston Villa squad
Dean Smith celebrated his 100th game in charge of Villa with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 14:01
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith lauds "outstanding" Ollie Watkins after Palace victory
Ollie Watkins was involved in all of the goals as Villa won 3-0 despite losing Tyrone Mings to a red card before half-time.
Dec 26, 19:07
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
PL roundup: Leicester, Man Utd share spoils as Villa cruise past Palace
Axel Tuanzebe's own goal earned the Foxes a point.
Dec 26, 17:25
Kortney Hause celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Crystal Palace on December 26, 2020
Ten-man Aston Villa ease past Crystal Palace
Goals from Bertrand Traore, Kortney Hause and Anwar El Ghazi gave Villa a deserved victory.
Dec 26, 17:24
Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 11:22
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists Ross Barkley must fight for his place
Ross Barkley has missed four games after suffering a hamstring injury last month.
Dec 22, 22:48
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return on Boxing Day
The midfielder was forced off in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton in November.
Dec 22, 12:22
Peterborough striker Ivan Toney poses with his Player of the Month award for January 2020
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce wary of former Magpies youngster Ivan Toney
The striker made only a handful of appearances for Newcastle after joining the club as a teenager in 2015.
Dec 21, 11:55
Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Aston Villa too strong for 10-man West Bromwich Albion in Sam Allardyce's opener
Anwar El Ghazi scored twice in a comfortable derby win as Jake Livermore was sent off.
Dec 20, 21:45
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
Sean Dyche reveals Burnley priced out of move for Ollie Watkins
Sean Dyche says Clarets cannot pay top prices.
Dec 15, 14:54
Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
Anwar El Ghazi scores late penalty as Aston Villa win at Wolves
The Dutchman scored from the spot in injury time after Nelson Semedo brought down John McGinn.
Dec 12, 14:54
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020
Preview:Brentford vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 3, 13:00
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith upset after Aston Villa denied late penalty in West Ham defeat
Goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen gave the Hammers a 2-1 victory.
Dec 1, 00:00
Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 30, 2020
Late Aston Villa goal ruled out by VAR as West Ham move up to fifth
Ollie Watkins missed a penalty and had a late goal disallowed.
Nov 30, 22:21
Lukasz Fabianski in action for West Ham United on September 16, 2019
FPL tips: West Ham United's Lukasz Fabianski one to watch
Elsewhere, Chelsea are well represented in our gameweek 10 recommendations.
Nov 26, 17:04