Pepe Reina
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
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 scores as Saints deepen Villa's troubles
Dean Smith's side did not muster a single shot on target.
Feb 22, 17:11
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
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
Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns
Bournemouth host Villa.
Jan 31, 11:57
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
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
Dean Smith hails "great finish" from Jack Grealish
Aston Villa picked up a precious point at Brighton.
Jan 18, 19:43
Dean Smith confident Pepe Reina can help Aston Villa avoid relegation
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 22:49
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, including predictions and team news.
Jan 16, 22:55
All-time Premier League combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
Jan 16, 20:39
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Donny van de Beek, Erik ten Hag, Sergio Aguero
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, January 14.
Jan 14, 11:07
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Donny van de Beek, Erik ten Hag, Alexandre Lacazette
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 14, 06:57
Pepe Reina completes loan move to Aston Villa
Pepe Reina, 37, is set to replace the injured Tom Heaton.
Jan 13, 20:51
Dean Smith dismisses criticism of Pep Guardiola
Aston Villa host Manchester City on Sunday with the champions trailing in the title race.
Jan 11, 15:10
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 10, 21:44
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Calum Chambers, Ashley Young
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 10.
Jan 10, 11:07
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Merih Demiral, Vincent Kompany, Juan Foyth
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 10, 06:57
Agent: 'Pepe Reina not joining Aston Villa until AC Milan sign replacement'
Pepe Reina previously spent nine years at Liverpool, making 394 appearances.
Jan 9, 17:40
All-time Premier League combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the Premier League era.
Jan 9, 08:00
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Jerome Boateng
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, January 8 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 8, 11:07
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Dylan McGeouch, Phil Parkinson, Mario Gotze
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 8, 06:57
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Moussa Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Wednesday, January 8.
Jan 8, 06:15
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - January 2020
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
Quickfire Andrea Belotti brace fires Torino past AC Milan
Torino were trailing to Krzysztof Piatek's first-half penalty.
Sep 26, 23:33
Real Madrid interested in Maarten Stekelenburg?
Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a shock move for Everton veteran Maarten Stekelenburg, as Los Blancos look to replace the outgoing Keylor Navas at the Bernabeu.
Aug 24, 20:46
Real Madrid 'want Chelsea keeper Willy Cabellero'
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero is reportedly a target of Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants looking for a replacement for Keylor Navas this summer.
Aug 23, 11:08
Real Madrid want Pepe Reina as Keylor Navas replacement?
AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina reportedly emerges as a reported target for Real Madrid.
Aug 22, 19:45
Manchester United end pre-season with penalty shootout win over AC Milan
Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time to end their pre-season campaign on a high.
Aug 3, 19:42
Preview: Juventus vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Serie A clash between Juventus and AC Milan.
Apr 4, 15:11
AC Milan, Croatia defender Ivan Strinic diagnosed with heart condition
AC Milan confirm that Croatia defender and summer signing Ivan Strinic has been diagnosed with a heart condition.
Aug 18, 20:46
Simon Mignolet 'to complete Napoli move this week'
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will reportedly complete his proposed move to Napoli this week, having fallen down the pecking order at Anfield.
Aug 15, 10:55
Chelsea officials in Milan to push through Pepe Reina deal?
AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina reportedly remains a £5m target for Chelsea, despite the arrival of veteran stopper Rob Green.
Jul 26, 10:36
Manchester United beat AC Milan in epic penalty shootout
Manchester United eventually overcome AC Milan 9-8 in a penalty shootout after their International Champions Cup match in LA ends 1-1 inside 90 minutes.
Jul 26, 06:33
Live Commentary: Manchester United 1-1 AC Milan (9-8 on pens) - as it happened
Relive an epic penalty shootout between Manchester United and AC Milan in the International Champions Cup with Sports Mole's live updates from LA.
Jul 26, 03:05
Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on brink of Napoli move?
Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis - who spent last season on loan at Watford - is reportedly on the brink of joining Napoli.
Jul 5, 11:41
AC Milan sign Pepe Reina, Ivan Strinic
AC Milan sign Pepe Reina and Ivan Strinic in a double summer swoop.
Jul 2, 19:05
