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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Half-Time Report: Hull City, Aston Villa all square
Hull City and Aston Villa are drawing 0-0 at half time in the Premier League. Oct 5, 14:50
Fantasy football advice: Week seven
Sports Mole selects the best and worst picks for fantasy football managers ahead of this weekend's Premier League action.Oct 2, 14:54
Ron Vlaar: Our "spirit was really good"
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is pleased with the way his team fought back against Manchester City to earn their win at Villa Park.Sep 30, 04:40
Ron Vlaar: 'Winning without Christian Benteke is a big boost'
Ron Vlaar claims that defeating Manchester City without topscorer Christian Benteke has given Aston Villa "a big boost".Sep 28, 17:38
Fantasy football advice: Week six
Sports Mole selects the best and worst picks for fantasy football managers ahead of this weekend's Premier League action.Sep 25, 12:02
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore out for season
Aston Villa confirm that defender Jores Okore is out for the season because of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.Sep 16, 16:16
Solitary Daniel Sturridge goal enough for Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge scores in the first half to give Liverpool all three points against Aston Villa.Aug 24, 18:21
Six Premier League players make Netherlands squad
Six Premier League footballers, including Robin van Persie, receive a call-up to the Netherlands squad for upcoming qualifiers.Aug 21, 14:33
Ron Vlaar eyes Chelsea revenge
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar challenges his side to banish memories of last season's 8-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.Aug 18, 23:58
Aston Villa edge five-goal thriller with Malaga
Christian Benteke scores twice as Aston Villa see off Malaga in a pre-season friendly.Aug 10, 15:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F30%2Fchristian-benteke-aston-villa.jpg "Aston Villa's Christian Benteke and Luton Town's Solomon Taiwo battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 23, 2013")
Non-league Luton Town defeat Aston Villa
Non-league Luton Town beat Premier League side Aston Villa 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Kenilworth Road.Jul 23, 20:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F29%2Fwycombe-wanderers-aston-villa.jpg "Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna battles for possession of the ball with Wycombe Wanderers' Anthony Stewart and Stuart Lewis during the friendly match on July 20, 2013")
Wycombe Wanderers hold Aston Villa
Wycombe Wanderers hold Aston Villa to a 2-2 draw in a pre-season clash at Adams Park.Jul 20, 15:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F18%2Fron-vlaar-aston-villa.jpg "Villa skipper Ron Vlaar celebrates opening the scoring against Sunderland on April 29, 2013")
Ron Vlaar excited about new Premier League campaign
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar reveals that the squad is looking forward to the new Premier League campaign.Jul 16, 14:31
Aston Villa's Ron Vlaar: "I expect more from myself"
Centre-back Ron Vlaar concedes that he needs to turn in better displays for Aston Villa next season.Jul 9, 15:19
Ron Vlaar: 'Aston Villa will benefit from early deals'
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar believes that the club will benefit from making several signings early on in the transfer window.Jun 27, 13:06
Matthew Lowton impressed by Ron Vlaar's first Premier League season
Aston Villa defender Matthew Lowton says that Ron Vlaar fitted in right away at the Midlands club.Jun 22, 10:17
Brad Guzan hails importance of Ron Vlaar to Aston Villa
Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan hails the importance of defender Ron Vlaar in the club's Premier League survival.Jun 1, 09:23
Ron Vlaar: 'We can push on next season'
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is confident that he and his teammates have learned from their experiences last season and can push on in the new campaign.May 22, 12:58
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End-of-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole's end-of-season review of all the drama at Villa Park.May 21, 14:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F20%2Fwigan-aston-villa.jpg "Aston Villa's Darren Bent celebrates scoring against Wigan Athletic on May 19, 2013")
Match Analysis: Wigan Athletic 2-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa.May 19, 17:45
Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa share the spoils
Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa share the spoils in their final Premier League game of the season.May 19, 16:54
Ron Vlaar wants to finish season on a high
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is eyeing a win against Wigan Athletic to finish his side's season on a high.May 18, 20:34
Ron Vlaar: 'We deserved something from Chelsea game'
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar feels that his side should have got something from their clash with Chelsea at Villa Park.May 13, 04:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Fchristian-benteke-aston-villa.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012")
Ron Vlaar lauds Christian Benteke impact
Ron Vlaar praises Christian Benteke after scoring his first hat-trick for Aston Villa.Apr 30, 05:38
Aston Villa's Ron Vlaar: "It's not over yet"
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar insists that his side will not ease up in their battle against relegation despite their victory over Sunderland.Apr 29, 22:35
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
Ron Vlaar dedicates win to Aston Villa fans
Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar believes that the fans deserved to see his side thrash Sunderland 6-1 this evening and admits that he wanted even more goals.Apr 29, 21:15
Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires heavy Aston Villa win
Aston Villa hit Sunderland for six as a Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires Paul Lambert's men to a 6-1 rout.Apr 29, 20:54
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Half-Time Report: Aston Villa lead Sunderland at break
Three goals in seven minutes light up the first half and send Aston Villa into the break 2-1 up against Sunderland this evening.Apr 29, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F18%2Fpaul-lambert-aston-villa.jpg "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
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Ron Vlaar: 'Paolo Di Canio will pay for taunts'
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar warns that Paolo Di Canio will pay for taunts he made to the club's supporters earlier this season.Apr 29, 02:50
Ron Vlaar: 'Aston Villa will stay up'
Ron Vlaar reveals his confidence regarding Aston Villa's chances of fighting off relegation over the last four matches.Apr 24, 11:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F17%2Fmanchester-united-aston-villa_6.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F17%2Fmanchester-united-aston-villa_2.jpg "Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013")
Manchester United clinch Premier League title
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-0 to win the Premier League title.Apr 22, 20:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F17%2Fmanchester-united-aston-villa_1.jpg "Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013")
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie hat-trick puts Manchester United in control
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick against Aston Villa to move Manchester United to within 45 minutes of winning the Premier League title.Apr 22, 19:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F14%2Fstoke-aston-villa.jpg "Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013")
Match Analysis: Stoke City 1-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over fellow relegation contenders Stoke City in the Premier League at the Britannia Stadium.Apr 6, 16:50
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Ron Vlaar ready to renew Luis Suarez rivalry
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is ready to resume his rivalry with Luis Suarez after the two were rivals in Holland.Mar 31, 09:11
Ron Vlaar reveals Robin van Persie vote for Player of the Year
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar says that he will vote for Robin van Persie for the Player of the Year award.Mar 31, 06:43
Team News: Ron Vlaar returns for Aston Villa
Aston Villa recall Ron Vlaar and start with January signing Yacouba Sylla at Reading this afternoon.Mar 9, 14:20
Ron Vlaar: 'Performances have given us hope'
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar believes that his side's recent performances have given them confidence they can survive in the Premier League this season. Mar 8, 06:20
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