Spezia manager Vincenzo Italiano pictured in November 2020
Preview:Crotone vs. Spezia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Crotone and Spezia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 18:39
Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic celebrates scoring against Inter Milan in February 2020
Preview:Lazio vs. Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Lazio and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 6, 07:55
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring against Club Brugge in the Champions League on November 24, 2020
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Lazio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Lazio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 30, 16:30
Lazio players celebrate Ciro Immobile's goal against Borussia Dortmund in October 2020
Preview:Lazio vs. Zenit St Petersburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Lazio and Zenit St Petersburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 12:46
Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi pictured on October 20, 2020
Preview:Crotone vs. Lazio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Crotone and Lazio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 19, 19:32
Chelsea striker Timo Werner scores from the penalty spot against Rennes on November 4, 2020
How Chelsea could line up against Sheffield United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 5, 18:57
Chelsea's Timo Werner celebrates scoring against Rennes in the Champions League on November 4, 2020
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 5, 18:40
Lazio players celebrate Ciro Immobile's goal against Borussia Dortmund in October 2020
Preview:Club Brugge vs. Lazio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Club Brugge and Lazio, including prediction, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 00:12
Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Tom Heaton on course for return to training next week'
The Aston Villa goalkeeper has been sidelined since January because of a knee injury.
Oct 21, 22:17
Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates against scoring against Arsenal on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa beat Arsenal to climb out of relegation zone
Dean Smith's team go into the final game of the season out of the bottom three thanks to Trezeguet goal.
Jul 21, 21:24
Aston Villa's Trezeguet scores against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Trezeguet nets brace as Aston Villa keep survival hopes alive
Dean Smith's side are four points from safety with three games remaining.
Jul 12, 15:40
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on June 30, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 7, 10:39
Curtis Jones celebrates with Virgil Van Dijk after Liverpool defeat Aston Villa on July 5, 2020
Liverpool continue perfect home record with first win as champions
Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones scored for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Jul 5, 17:50
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford pictured on June 19, 2020
Roc Nation sign Rashford, Fury back in the ring - Tuesday's sporting social
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero also gave an update on his injury.
Jun 23, 18:07
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 10:42
Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Steven Gerrard's ultimate XI to celebrate 40th birthday
To celebrate Steven Gerrard's 40th birthday, Sports Mole rounds up an XI of the Liverpool's icon's most common teammates from his illustrious career.
May 30, 17:24
General view outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2018
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Bukayo Saka, Willian, Dani Ceballos
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 29, 06:57
Aston Villa's Pepe Reina pictured on January 21, 2020
Pepe Reina confirms he will leave Aston Villa this summer
AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina confirms that he will leave Aston Villa when his loan deal at Dean Smith's side expires in June.
Apr 28, 19:21
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2020
From Bruno Fernandes to Danny Drinkwater - ranking every January signing so far
Sports Mole ranks every January Premier League signing from best to worst, including the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Odion Ighalo and Danny Drinkwater.
Apr 12, 15:05
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
Aston Villa's Pepe Reina pictured on January 21, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Pepe Reina self-isolating after suffering symptoms
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina is recovering after he believes he contracted coronavirus.
Mar 24, 13:32
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in February 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Bernd Leno, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 18, 06:57
Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up next season
With Aston Villa potentially being busy during the summer transfer window, Sports Mole takes a look at how the West Midlands outfit could line up next season.
Mar 17, 11:15
Aston Villa's Pepe Reina pictured on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa goalkeeper Pepe Reina slams England's reaction to coronavirus
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, on loan at Aston Villa from AC Milan, criticises the way in which the English authorities are dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Mar 15, 21:24
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa running out of time to avoid relegation'
Dean Smith's side have 10 games remaining and are two points from safety but still have to face Chelsea, Wolves, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Mar 10, 12:17
Billy Gilmour in action for Chelsea on March 8, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week: Billy Gilmour, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, James Milner
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 29, including Billy Gilmour, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and James Milner.
Mar 10, 11:32
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
Dean Smith bemoans "careless" Aston Villa after heavy Leicester defeat
Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes punished Villa with two goals apiece at the King Power Stadium.
Mar 10, 00:31
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester on March 9, 2020
Jamie Vardy, Harvey Barnes bag braces as Leicester hammer Villa
Harvey Barnes also scored a brace for the Foxes, with the defeat leaving Villa firmly in relegation trouble.
Mar 9, 22:12
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 7, 17:12
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as they look for their first trophy since 1996.
Feb 28, 21:45
Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2019-20 EFL Cup final as Premier League strugglers Aston Villa aim to dethrone two-time defending champions Manchester City.
Feb 28, 20:00
Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on February 22, 2020
Shane Long scores as Saints deepen Villa's troubles
Dean Smith's side did not muster a single shot on target.
Feb 22, 17:11
Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris pictured on January 22, 2020
Hugo Lloris denies "luck" is playing a part in Spurs' winning run
Spurs are fifth in the Premier League after three straight wins.
Feb 17, 14:07
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their third goal with Gedson Fernandes and teammates on February 16, 2020
Last-gasp Son Heung-min winner sees Spurs beat Aston Villa to move fifth
The north London club were a goal down after nine minutes.
Feb 16, 16:19
Nathan Ake celebrates scoring for Bournemouth on February 1, 2020
Ten-man Bournemouth hold on for crucial win over Aston Villa
The Cherries made it back-to-back league wins thanks to first-half goals from Philip Billing and Nathan Ake.
Feb 1, 17:10
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe sees something he doesn't like on January 12, 2020
Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns
Bournemouth host Villa.
Jan 31, 11:57
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
Jan 30, 15:30
Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after the match on December 28, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Jan 26, 19:00
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Dean Smith hails "great finish" from Jack Grealish
Aston Villa picked up a precious point at Brighton.
Jan 18, 19:43
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on January 18, 2020
Jack Grealish earns Villa point at Brighton
The Villa captain has a fine goalscoring record against the Seagulls.
Jan 18, 17:20
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