Shay Given
Paul Lambert defends Shay Given omission
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he made the right choice by dropping Shay Given.
Sep 3, 06:16
 Hatem Ben Arfa
Newscastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
A 25-yard screamer from Hatem Ben Arfa rescues a point for Newcastle United in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa this afternoon.
Sep 2, 16:58
 Demba Ba
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at the Sports Direct Arena.
Sep 2, 14:45
 Paul Lambert
Aston Villa confirm Christian Benteke signing
Belgian striker Christian Benteke joins Aston Villa from native side Genk on a four-year contract for a fee of £7m.
Aug 31, 21:34
 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
Ashley Westwood makes move to Aston Villa
Crewe captain Ashley Westwood is looking forward to playing in the Premier League as he completes his move to Aston Villa.
Aug 31, 21:22
 Clint Dempsey
Clint Dempsey rejects Aston Villa move
Fulham forward Clint Dempsey rejects Aston Villa as he continues to wait on an approach from Liverpool.
Aug 31, 11:17
 Stephen Ireland
Stephen Ireland targets creative midfield role
Stephen Ireland targets a more creative role in Aston Villa's midfield under new manager Paul Lambert.
Aug 30, 07:07
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Paul Lambert needs time'
Ciaran Clark urges patience from Aston Villa fans after the club's difficult start.
Aug 30, 05:31
 Stephen Ireland
Stephen Ireland wants new Aston Villa contract
Stephen Ireland reveals that he hopes to earn a new contract with Aston Villa.
Aug 30, 00:17
 Joe Bennett
Paul Lambert: 'Joe Bennett will thrive at Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that new signing Joe Bennett will "thrive" at the Premier League club.
Aug 29, 19:36
 Joe Bennett
Joe Bennett completes Aston Villa move
Joe Bennett completes his move from Middlesbrough to Aston Villa on a four-year deal.
Aug 29, 18:10
 Paul Lambert
Report: Aston Villa make move for Joe Bennett
Aston Villa are reportedly lining up a bid for Middlesbrough left-back Joe Bennett.
Aug 28, 16:55
 Paul Lambert
Aston Villa fail in Christian Benteke bid?
Aston Villa reportedly have a bid rejected by Genk for striker Christian Benteke, who has gone on strike in order to push through a move to Villa Park.
Aug 28, 08:26
 Chris Burke, Dale Stephens, Danny Hollands
Aston Villa lodge Dale Stephens bid?
Aston Villa reportedly make an official offer for Charlton Athletic midfielder Dale Stephens.
Aug 27, 23:06
 Paul Lambert
Aston Villa 'target' Belgian striker Christian Benteke
Aston Villa reportedly identify young Belgian forward Christian Benteke as one of their top transfer targets before Friday's deadline.
Aug 27, 21:59
 Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar
Karim El Ahmadi urges Aston Villa teammates to "show some character"
Aston Villa midfielder Karim El Ahmadi urges his teammates to 'stand up and show some character' in tomorrow night's Capital One Cup tie with Tranmere Rovers.
Aug 27, 21:48
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert concedes Aston Villa problems
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that a lot of work needs to be done to fix his side's problems.
Aug 27, 19:18
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert: 'I have a huge job on my hands'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that he has a "huge job" on his hands following the team's second defeat on the bounce.
Aug 25, 17:06
 Jean Makoun
Jean Makoun joins Rennes on loan from Aston Villa
Jean Makoun leaves Aston Villa to join Rennes on an initial season-long loan deal.
Aug 24, 21:18
 Gary Gardner
Gary Gardner to be sidelined for "eight to nine months" through injury
Aston Villa could be without midfielder Gary Gardner for up to nine months after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament.
Aug 24, 15:44
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert: "We have to force the game"
Paul Lambert says that his side must create more chances this weekend than they did last week at Upton Park.
Aug 24, 12:51
 Darren Bent
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton
Aston Villa and Everton go head to head on Saturday with the Villains on the hunt for their first victory of the season.
Aug 23, 10:55
 Charles N'Zogbia and Armand Traore
Charles N'Zogbia vows to be "happy" at Aston Villa
Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia says that he will be "happy" at the Midlands club as long as he improves on the pitch.
Aug 22, 10:59
 Tom Huddleston
Aston Villa opt against Tom Huddlestone loan
Aston Villa turn down the chance to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Huddlestone on loan.
Aug 22, 07:40
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert happy with effort
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises the endeavour shown by his players during their opening-day defeat to West Ham United.
Aug 18, 18:38
 Kevin Nolan, Carlton Cole
Match Analysis: West Ham United 1-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa at Upton Park.
Aug 18, 16:30
 Kevin Nolan, Carlton Cole
Half-Time Report: West Ham United 1-0 Aston Villa
Kevin Nolan's controversial 40th-minute goal gives West Ham United a narrow half-time lead over Aston Villa at Upton Park.
Aug 18, 14:50
 Paul Lambert
Team News: Four debutants start for Aston Villa
New Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert names four debutants in his starting XI for today's trip to West Ham United.
Aug 18, 13:40
 Paul Lambert
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa at Upton Park.
Aug 18, 13:00
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert hits back at Robbie Savage prediction
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert hits back at Robbie Savage's claims that the club will be relegated this season.
Aug 17, 22:44
 Jermain Defoe
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals interest in Jermain Defoe, Kenwyne Jones
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that he is open to signing Tottenham Hotspur forward Jermain Defoe or Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones.
Aug 17, 10:59
 Sam Allardyce
Preview:West Ham United vs. Aston Villa
West Ham kick off their season back in the top flight against Aston Villa, who begin a new era under manager Paul Lambert.
Aug 17, 10:32
 Paul Lambert
Aston Villa appoint Michael Henke
Aston Villa appoint former Bayern Munich assistant Michael Henke as their new head of scouting.
Aug 15, 16:24
 Stephen Warnock
Paul Lambert hints at Stephen Warnock exit
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert fuels speculation that Stephen Warnock will be sold this summer by confirming that the defender's omission from the weekend trip to Germany was not because of injury.
Aug 14, 01:15
 Marc Albrighton
Aston Villa's Marc Albrighton to miss start of Premier League season
Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton will miss six to eight weeks of the new Premier League season with a broken metatarsal.
Aug 10, 08:32
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert: 'I believe in my signings'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert backs his summer signings to do the job at Villa Park next season.
Aug 5, 13:14
 Paul Lambert
Aston Villa eye Schalke midfielder Anthony Annan?
Aston Villa are planning to bid for unsettled Ghana international Anthony Annan, according to reports.
Aug 4, 18:34
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert happy with Aston Villa duo
Paul Lambert says that he has had no problem with Aston Villa players Charles N'Zogbia and Stephen Ireland.
Aug 3, 10:31
 Ron Vlaar
Paul Lambert delighted with Ron Vlaar deal
Paul Lambert thinks that new signing Ron Vlaar has all the qualities required to succeed at the heart of Aston Villa's defence this season.
Aug 3, 04:59
 Richard Dunne
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Richard Dunne pick up injuries
Aston Villa are hit by the news that Gabriel Agbonlahor and Richard Dunne will not be fit for the start of the season.
Aug 1, 17:53
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