Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert thrilled with Sunderland victory
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that today's win over Sunderland was "massive" for the club.
Nov 3, 22:40
Patrice Evra celebrates scoring United's second
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester United's 2-1 victory against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Nov 3, 15:02
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert denies Darren Bent rift
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert denies that he has fallen out with striker Darren Bent.
Nov 3, 13:17
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill
Paul Lambert hails Martin O'Neill influence
Aston Villa chief Paul Lambert hails Sunderland boss and former manager Martin O'Neill ahead of the Premier League meeting between the two sides.
Nov 2, 14:21
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert looking to strengthen squad
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals his intention to strengthen his squad in order to increase competition for places.
Nov 2, 12:17
Darren Bent, Christian Benteke
Darren Bent: 'I can form a partnership with Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent believes that he and his teammate Christian Benteke, who is currently pushing Bent out of the side, can play together.
Nov 2, 11:50
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League encounter between Sunderland and Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 1, 15:40
Paul Lambert
Aston Villa target Abdoulaye Ba?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants to strengthen his side's defence by signing Porto's Abdoulaye Ba.
Oct 31, 13:30
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke is going to be a big player'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that striker Christian Benteke still has room for improvement and will become "a big player" in the future.
Oct 31, 00:11
Paolo Di Canio
Preview:Swindon Town vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Swindon Town's clash with Aston Villa in the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.
Oct 29, 00:05
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert: 'I believe in my players'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is confident that his players will start winning matches following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Norwich.
Oct 27, 18:19
Darren Bent
Darren Bent: 'I don't want to leave Aston Villa'
Aston Villa forward Darren Bent dismisses suggestions that he may ask to leave the club in the January transfer window.
Oct 27, 12:06
Paul Lambert
Team News: Paul Lambert forced into defensive changes
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert can only name one recognised centre-back in his team for today's Premier League clash with former club Norwich City.
Oct 27, 11:14
Paul Lambert
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-1 Norwich City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary as Paul Lambert's Aston Villa take on his former club Norwich City.
Oct 27, 11:05
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert: 'Norwich just another game'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert plays down any ill-feeling between himself and Norwich ahead of the meeting between the two sides this weekend.
Oct 26, 12:50
Paul Lambert
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Norwich City, which will be the first time Villa boss Paul Lambert goes up against his former club.
Oct 25, 09:38
Villa Park
Matt Lowton: 'Aston Villa players are hurting'
Matt Lowton reveals that the Aston Villa squad are not happy with the way that their season has unfolded so far.
Oct 23, 11:38
Darren Bent
Darren Bent 'unhappy' with situation
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent vows to work himself back into Paul Lambert's first-team plans.
Oct 22, 14:30
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert confident of Aston Villa turnaround
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that his players have what it takes to turn around their worst start to a season in 26 years.
Oct 21, 23:46
Sebastien Bassong
Sebastien Bassong expects Norwich City to improve
Sebastien Bassong thinks that Norwich City can use their win over Arsenal as a catalyst to improve their position in the Premier League.
Oct 21, 23:18
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa didn't deserve defeat'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that his side deserved at least a point in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Fulham.
Oct 20, 19:40
Arsene Wenger
Match Analysis: Norwich City 1-0 Arsenal
Sports Mole looks back over Arsenal's 1-0 defeat away at Norwich City this evening.
Oct 20, 18:49
Billy Jones, Gabriel Agbonlahor
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor joins Darrent Bent in attack
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Darren Bent lead the line for Aston Villa as they take on Fulham in the Premier League.
Oct 20, 13:16
Darren Bent
Paul Lambert: 'Darren Bent going nowhere'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he can't see "any reason" why Darren Bent won't be a Villan at the end of the January transfer window.
Oct 20, 09:49
Darren Bent
Paul Lambert has no issues with Darren Bent
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert stresses that there is no rift between him and striker Darren Bent.
Oct 19, 12:52
Dimitar Berbatov
Preview:Fulham vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage.
Oct 18, 09:30
Darren Bent
Aston Villa's Shay Given: 'Darren Bent frustrated at lack of game time'
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given says that striker Darren Bent is "frustrated" at not being picked by manager Paul Lambert but claims that he is showing his determination to play.
Oct 17, 09:20
Christian Benteke
Christian Benteke aiming to repay Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert
Christian Benteke expresses his happiness at being given a run in the Aston Villa starting lineup in recent weeks.
Oct 16, 11:24
Shay Given
Aston Villa's Shay Given "gutted" to have been dropped
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given admits that he is extremely disappointed to have been dropped to the bench.
Oct 16, 11:15
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert calls Martin O'Neill for advice
Paul Lambert admits that he receives encouragement and advice from former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill.
Oct 15, 13:03
Darren Bent
Aston Villa deny Darren Bent bust-up
Aston Villa say that there has been no fight between manager Paul Lambert and striker Darren Bent.
Oct 15, 07:42
Darren Bent
Report: Darren Bent to leave Aston Villa
Darren Bent is heading for the Aston Villa exit, according to reports.
Oct 14, 14:24
Brett Holman
Paul Lambert thankful to have Brett Holman
Paul Lambert believes that Aston Villa are "fortunate" to have Australian international Brett Holman.
Oct 10, 12:16
Gary Gardner
Gary Gardner willing to play "anywhere" for Aston Villa
Midfielder Gary Gardner reveals that he would be willing to play in goal for Aston Villa.
Oct 10, 11:57
Chris Hughton
Chris Hughton: "I knew it would be a tough job"
Chris Hughton claims that he is under no illusions as to the size of the task that is ahead of him at Norwich City.
Oct 8, 13:32
Darren Bent
Marc Albrighton hails Darren Bent attitude
Marc Albrighton says that Darren Bent has had the right attitude since being dropped by Paul Lambert.
Oct 8, 05:44
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert stands by decision to drop Darren Bent against Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that he was right to leave Darren Bent on the bench as his side slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 7, 19:23
Christian Benteke
Paul Lambert: Christian Benteke "will learn" from misses
Paul Lambert admits that Christian Benteke should have scored in today's game but refused to blame the forward for defeat.
Oct 7, 16:48
Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas hails "important" win for Tottenham Hotspur over Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas declares that he is "extremely happy" with his side after they beat Aston Villa 2-0 to win their fourth successive league game.
Oct 7, 16:46
Aaron Lennon
Match Analysis: Spurs 2-0 Aston Villa
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Oct 7, 16:30
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