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
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert "excited" for new season
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that he is eager to feel the pressures of competitive football as the start to the Premier League season draws ever nearer.
Aug 17, 02:16
 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
Arsene Wenger applauds Aston Villa's youthful approach
Arsene Wenger says that Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is planning for the future by investing heavily in youth at Villa Park.
Aug 17, 02:00
 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
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke will be even better this year'
Paul Lambert believes that Christian Benteke has improved in pre-season and will be even better in 2013-14.
Aug 16, 13:37
 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
Paul Lambert: 'Yacouba Sylla to miss Aston Villa opener'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that midfielder Yacouba Sylla will miss the club's opening Premier League fixture with Arsenal through injury.
Aug 16, 11:34
 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
Paul Lambert slams rescheduled Chelsea clash
Paul Lambert believes that it is unfair that Aston Villa must face Chelsea in their rescheduled match next Wednesday.
Aug 16, 08:06
 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
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League opener between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates.
Aug 15, 15:40
 Nordsjaelland's Jores Okore on September 19, 2012
Paul Lambert unsure over Jores Okore
Paul Lambert is yet to decide if he will hand Jores Okore a full debut during Aston Villa's upcoming trip to Arsenal.
Aug 13, 15:56
 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
Paul Lambert calls for patience at Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert calls for patience from fans ahead of the new Premier League season.
Aug 13, 14:36
 Aston Villa's Samir Carruthers during the NextGen series match against Olympiacos on March 20, 2013
Samir Carruthers excited by MK Dons loan
Aston Villa midfielder Samir Carruthers admits that he is looking forward to 'showing what he can do' during his loan stay at MK Dons.
Aug 13, 05:50
 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
Aston Villa edge five-goal thriller with Malaga
Christian Benteke scores twice as Aston Villa see off Malaga in a pre-season friendly.
Aug 10, 15:54
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Team News: Christian Benteke spearheads Aston Villa attack
Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann are named up front for Aston Villa in their friendly clash with Malaga.
Aug 10, 13:35
 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
Paul Lambert excited ahead of Malaga test
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that he is excited to see how his side compete with Spanish side Malaga on Saturday.
Aug 10, 07:37
 Graham Burke
Graham Burke expects physical test in League One
Graham Burke says that he is ready to cope with the physical nature of League One football after joining Shrewsbury Town on loan.
Aug 9, 14:08
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Nuremberg: 'Hiroshi Kiyotake not for sale'
Nurnberg sporting director Martin Bader says that the Bundesliga club have no plans to sell Japanese international Hiroshi Kiyotake.
Aug 8, 17:46
 Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Luton Town's Solomon Taiwo battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 23, 2013
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke: 'I can handle the pressure'
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is confident that he will able to manage the weight of expectations on his shoulders going into the season.
Aug 6, 19:08
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Aston Villa reknew Hiroshi Kiyotake interest
Aston Villa Paul Lambert wants to sign Nuremburg midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake before the transfer window closes, but must offload a string of fringe players to finance the deal.
Aug 6, 04:08
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert: Shamrock Rovers victory was "pleasing"
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert admits that he is happy with how his side are progressing ahead of the start of the Premier League in two weeks' time.
Aug 5, 04:58
 Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Luton Town's Solomon Taiwo battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 23, 2013
Christian Benteke scores in Aston Villa win
Aston Villa overcome Shamrock Rovers thanks to goals by Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke.
Aug 4, 14:48
 Enda Stevens
Time up for Enda Stevens at Aston Villa?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is reported to be actively looking to offload Irish defender Enda Stevens.
Aug 4, 06:03
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert: 'Young players need time'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert tells fans not to put too much pressure on the club's young players this season.
Aug 3, 12:32
 Darren Bent
Fulham make improved Darren Bent bid
Fulham reportedly register an improved bid with Aston Villa for England international striker Darren Bent, believed to be in the region of £5m.
Aug 2, 11:33
 Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates at the final whistle with Andreas Weimann and Gabby Agbonlahor after beating Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert praises "excellent" Aston Villa win
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hails his side's 5-0 win away at Walsall as an excellent performance.
Jul 31, 21:38
 Roberto Soldado
Five replacements for Roberto Soldado
Sports Mole picks out five players who could replace Roberto Soldado at Valencia.
Jul 31, 10:53
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert looking forward to tough start
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that he is excited by the club's difficult start to the new Premier League season.
Jul 30, 15:51
 Darren Bent
Newcastle United's Joe Kinnear to meet Darren Bent representatives?
Newcastle United director of football Joe Kinnear is reportedly ready to meet Darren Bent's representatives to discuss a transfer from Aston Villa.
Jul 30, 14:35
 Leandro Bacuna of the Netherlands during the Under 21 international against Scotland on February 29, 2012
Leandro Bacuna delighted with Christian Benteke's Aston Villa stay
Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna is delighted that Christian Benteke decided to stay at Villa Park this summer.
Jul 29, 03:05
 Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against Chelsea on May 11, 2013
Christian Benteke hat-trick sinks Crewe Alexandra
Christian Benteke helps Aston Villa to a 5-1 win over Crewe Alexandra with a hat-trick inside 35 minutes.
Jul 26, 20:22
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa's Darren Bent edges closer to Newcastle United move?
Darren Bent edges closer to a move to Newcastle United, according to a report.
Jul 24, 18:18
 Darren Bent
Darren Bent handed number 39 for Aston Villa
Aston Villa award Darren Bent the number 39 shirt for the coming season.
Jul 24, 16:03
 Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Luton Town's Solomon Taiwo battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 23, 2013
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert wants repeat Christian Benteke performance
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants Christian Benteke to repeat his 19-goal debut season in the Premier League in the next campaign.
Jul 23, 22:49
 Andreas Weimann moments after missing the target against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Aston Villa's Andreas Weimann suffers hip, back injuries
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert expects Andreas Weimann to be sidelined for at least a fortnight by hip and back complaints.
Jul 23, 03:25
 Darren Bent
Darren Bent: 'I'll leave Aston Villa very soon'
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent confirms that he expects to leave the club "very soon".
Jul 23, 02:41
 Managers Paulo Di Canio and Paul Lambert applaud, during the game between Villa and Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Premier League duo eye Zdravko Kuzmanovic move?
Sunderland and Aston Villa are ready to make bids for Inter Milan midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic, according to a report.
Jul 21, 01:40
 Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna battles for possession of the ball with Wycombe Wanderers' Anthony Stewart and Stuart Lewis during the friendly match on July 20, 2013
Wycombe Wanderers hold Aston Villa
Wycombe Wanderers hold Aston Villa to a 2-2 draw in a pre-season clash at Adams Park.
Jul 20, 15:55
 United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Top five Premier League U-turns
Following the news that Christian Benteke is to stay at Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks back on five other Premier League U-turns.
Jul 20, 11:04
 Aston Villa's Matthew Lowton celebrates scoring his side's second goal in their match against Stoke on April 6, 2013
Matt Lowton signs new four-year deal at Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Matt Lowton signs a new four-year contract at the club committing his future to Paul Lambert's side until 2017.
Jul 20, 03:41
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke stay is a huge bonus'
Paul Lambert says that Christian Benteke's decision to withdraw a transfer request and sign a fresh deal at Aston Villa is a "huge bonus" for the club.
Jul 19, 17:22
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Christian Benteke "very happy" to sign Aston Villa contract extension
Christian Benteke reveals that Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert convinced him to stay at the club and sign a contract extension.
Jul 19, 16:58
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Christian Benteke withdraws transfer request, signs new Aston Villa contract
Christian Benteke withdraws his transfer request from Aston Villa to sign a fresh deal running until 2017.
Jul 19, 16:42
 Bafetimbi Gomis
Aston Villa want Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is said to be plotting a move for France international forward Bafetimbi Gomis, who has one year remaining on his current contract at Lyon.
Jul 18, 03:43
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