Darren Bent
Darren Bent angered by spell on Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits that he is frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had at Villa Park this season.
May 14, 23:56
Villa striker Christian Benteke scores a penalty against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke really happy at Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that Christian Benteke is not looking for an immediate move away from the Midlands.
May 14, 01:50
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'We deserved to win'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side should have beaten Chelsea at Villa Park this afternoon.
May 11, 14:23
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
Stiliyan Petrov
Stiliyan Petrov pays tribute to Aston Villa fans
Retiring Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov thanks the fans in his final programme notes.
May 11, 10:51
Stiliyan Petrov
Paul Lambert open to Stiliyan Petrov coaching role
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that he is considering a coaching role at the club for Stiliyan Petrov.
May 10, 00:13
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Randy Lerner to hand Paul Lambert large transfer budget?
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner will reportedly hand manager Paul Lambert a large transfer budget if the club survive in the Premier League this season.
May 9, 04:13
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Sam Allardyce wants Brad Guzan at West Ham United?
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce makes Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan his top transfer target this summer, according to a report.
May 7, 01:50
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor puts Aston Villa before England call
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor admits that he would love to be considered for the next England squad after his fine form in recent weeks.
May 6, 00:40
Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates at the final whistle with Andreas Weimann and Gabby Agbonlahor after beating Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert hails Gabriel Agbonlahor
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises Gabriel Agbonlahor for his two goals in their win over Norwich City.
May 4, 20:00
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Paul Lambert delighted to reach 40 points
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert shares his delight after moving to 40 points with a 2-1 success over Norwich City.
May 4, 16:48
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Match Analysis: Norwich City 1-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole casts its eye over a crucial win for Aston Villa over Norwich in the Premier League.
May 4, 16:35
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Norwich City 1-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa made it two wins on the bounce by snatching the points late on at Norwich.
May 4, 14:09
Anthony Pilkington celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Team News: Norwich City make three changes
Norwich City make three changes to their side for this afternoon's crunch relegation clash with Aston Villa at Carrow Road.
May 4, 13:53
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert "looking forward" to Norwich City clash
Paul Lambert says that he is looking forward to taking his Aston Villa team to face Norwich City this afternoon.
May 4, 02:38
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert not concerned with Norwich City position
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert claims that he does not concern himself with the form of old club Norwich City.
May 3, 23:42
Sebastien Bassong celebrates moments after scoring the opener on December 2, 2012
Sebastien Bassong aware of Christian Benteke threat
Norwich City defender Sebastien Bassong knows that he has to be at his best when he comes up against Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke on Saturday.
May 3, 14:09
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke won't get release clause'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that striker Christian Benteke would not have a release clause included if he were to sign a new contract at Villa Park.
May 3, 07:37
Villa boss Paul Lambert does his best Paulo Di Canio impression against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa hitting top form'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his young players are "hitting top form" as they fight to stay in the Premier League.
May 3, 00:32
Carrow Road
Preview:Norwich City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Norwich City and Aston Villa.
May 2, 09:19
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Aston Villa won't accept £30m for Christian Benteke?
A report states that Aston Villa will not consider any offers for Christian Benteke that are worth less than £30m.
May 1, 15:15
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke wants Aston Villa to survive
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke reveals that he would be disappointed if rivals Aston Villa were relegated.
May 1, 14:36
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Fabian Delph: 'Christian Benteke should have won young player award'
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph admits he was shocked that teammates Christian Benteke didn't win the PFA Young Player of the Year Award.
Apr 30, 23:53
Villa boss Paul Lambert does his best Paulo Di Canio impression against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Paul Lambert keen to avoid final day relegation
Paul Lambert says that he wants Aston Villa's future to be sorted before their final game of the season.
Apr 30, 05:24
Villa striker Christian Benteke scores against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Paul Lambert: Christian Benteke is "world class"
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert describes 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke as "world class" following the Belgian's hat-trick in the 6-1 battering of Sunderland.
Apr 29, 22:16
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks over Aston Villa's big win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday night.
Apr 29, 21:41
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 boss Paul Lambert does his best Paulo Di Canio impression against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa overcame Sunderland extremely comfortably on Monday night, ending Paolo Di Canio's honeymoon period at the Black Cats.
Apr 29, 18:00
Villa Park
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park.
Apr 27, 05:43
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Sunderland not safe'
Paul Lambert says that Sunderland still have work to do in order to survive the drop this season.
Apr 27, 04:35
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Graham Taylor pleads for patience with Paul Lambert
Graham Taylor says that Paul Lambert should keep his job even if Aston Villa are relegated this season.
Apr 27, 01:35
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Squad not feeling down'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that Monday's defeat at Manchester United has not damaged his squad's confidence.
Apr 25, 23:19
Manchester United players celebrate winning the Premier League title on April 22, 2013
Manchester United win the Premier League title: Six defining matches
Sports Mole selects six of the most important matches in Manchester United's run to the Premier League title.
Apr 23, 12:25
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 29, 2012
Paul Lambert: 'We must beat Sunderland'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that his side face a must-win clash with Sunderland next Monday in their fight for survival.
Apr 23, 03:12
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert "proud" of Aston Villa effort
Paul Lambert praises the effort of his Aston Villa players for their resurgent performance in the 3-0 defeat to newly-crowned champions Manchester United.
Apr 22, 23:25
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his third goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Best team wins the title'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that the best team won the Premier League after Manchester United secured the title with victory over his side.
Apr 22, 22:46
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his third goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole casts its eye over Manchester United's title-winning victory over Aston Villa.
Apr 22, 21:17
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Manchester United wrapped up their 20th English league title with a comfortable win over Aston Villa.
Apr 22, 18:00
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'We can win at Old Trafford'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert feels that his side can take all three points from their clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday.
Apr 21, 21:58
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson defends Aston Villa's youth policy
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Paul Lambert's policy of giving the youth players a chance at Aston Villa.
Apr 20, 08:49
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