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Half-Time Report: Brad Guzan error gifts Chelsea interval lead
Diego Costa's goal 11 minutes before half time proves the difference between Chelsea and Aston Villa in a tightly-contested opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge.Oct 17, 14:47
Gary Bowyer: 'Jordan Rhodes benefiting from hard work'
Gary Bowyer claims that Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes is now approaching the top of his game after finding the net in each of his last five league outings.Oct 5, 09:40
Marko Arnautovic goal gives Stoke City win over Aston Villa
A second-half Marko Arnautovic goal gives Stoke City a 1-0 away win over Aston Villa in their Midlands derby in the Premier League.Oct 3, 15:57
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as Aston Villa host fellow strugglers Stoke City at Villa Park.Oct 1, 15:58
Rudy Gestede: 'Next win is not far away'
Rudy Gestede is confident that Aston Villa will pick up their second Premier League victory of the season soon.Sep 28, 10:20
Rudy Gestede: 'I will fire Aston Villa to safety'
Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede insists that he can handle the responsibility of scoring the goals needed to keep struggling Villa in the Premier League.Sep 27, 23:49
James Milner: 'Liverpool deserve Aston Villa win'
Liverpool midfielder James Milner says that his side deserve their 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League.Sep 26, 17:12
Player Ratings: Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole rates each player's performance in Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield.Sep 26, 17:06
Match Analysis: Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects the action that unfolded in Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Aston Villa.Sep 26, 16:34
Tim Sherwood: 'It's an uphill struggle'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals his frustration with his side after their 3-2 loss at the hands of Liverpool.Sep 26, 16:28
Liverpool edge five-goal thriller against Aston Villa
A Daniel Sturridge double helps Liverpool to edge a five-goal thriller with Aston Villa at Anfield, as Rudy Gestede scores twice for the visitors.Sep 26, 15:57
Half-Time Report: Early James Milner goal gives Liverpool lead against Aston Villa
An early James Milner goal gives Liverpool a 1-0 half-time lead over Aston Villa in their Premier League clash at Anfield.Sep 26, 14:49
Team News: Danny Ings in for Liverpool, Rudy Gestede to start for Aston Villa
Liverpool striker Danny Ings is named to start against Aston Villa alongside Daniel Sturridge, while the visitors name midweek goalscorer Rudy Gestede to start.Sep 26, 13:11
Live Commentary: Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates of Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield.Sep 26, 13:00
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's fixture between Liverpool and Aston Villa as both teams look to find form in the Premier League.Sep 24, 16:32
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood wants more from Jack Grealish
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood urges young midfielder Jack Grealish to improve on his off-the-ball work if he wants to fulfil his potential.Sep 23, 22:26
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett claims Aston Villa team was leaked
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett says that he was tipped off about Aston Villa's starting XI ahead of the League Cup derby.Sep 22, 23:55
Gary Rowett: 'Birmingham City undone by moment of magic against Aston Villa'
Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett states that his side were unlucky to be beaten 1-0 by arch rivals Aston Villa in the third round of the League Cup.Sep 22, 21:37
Tim Sherwood 'proud of approach' to cup clash against Birmingham City
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood talks up his side's varied approach after they finally saw off rivals Birmingham City in the third round of the League Cup at Villa Park.Sep 22, 21:24
Gary Rowett: 'Birmingham City more than matched a Premier League side'
Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett praises his side for their valiant display in their 1-0 League Cup derby defeat at Aston Villa on Tuesday night.Sep 22, 21:15
Rudy Gestede: 'Derby win will help Aston Villa in Premier League'
Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede claims that his side's 1-0 win over bitter rivals Birmingham City in the League Cup will help kicks-tart their Premier League season.Sep 22, 21:04
Aston Villa progress in League Cup after seeing off local rivals Birmingham City
Aston Villa reach the fourth round of the League Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win over city rivals Birmingham City in Tuesday night's clash at Villa Park.Sep 22, 20:39
Half-Time Report: All square between Aston Villa, Birmingham City
It is goalless at the break between Aston Villa and Birmingham City in their League Cup third round derby clash at Villa Park.Sep 22, 19:33
Team News: Numerous changes for Aston Villa, Birmingham City ahead of League Cup derby
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes four changes ahead of his side's League Cup derby against Birmingham City at Villa Park.Sep 22, 18:07
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 Birmingham City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Aston Villa reach the fourth round of the League Cup via a hard-fought 1-0 win over local rivals Birmingham City.Sep 22, 17:45
Saido Berahino goal gives West Bromwich Albion derby win over Aston Villa
A goal from Saido Berahino in the first half gives West Bromwich Albion a 1-0 away win at Aston Villa in the Premier League.Sep 19, 15:55
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-1 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 win over Midlands neighbours Aston Villa with Sports Mole's live text commentary.Sep 19, 13:03
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides ahead of the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion.Sep 17, 16:00
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers at Loftus Road.Sep 16, 12:40
Team News: Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish fit for Leicester City trip
Jack Grealish returns to Aston Villa's starting lineup for the Premier League clash against Leicester City as one of four changes from last time out.Sep 13, 14:06
Preview:Fulham vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Fulham and Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage.Sep 11, 22:36
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Leicester City's visit of Aston Villa as the Foxes look to protect their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.Sep 11, 20:07
David Dunn: 'Blackburn should have sold Jordan Rhodes to Middlesbrough'
Blackburn Rovers legend David Dunn believes that Jordan Rhodes swapping Ewood Park for Middlesbrough this summer would have been "a good move" for all concerned.Sep 7, 10:38
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-2 Sunderland
Sports Mole's analysis of Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Sunderland at Villa Park.Aug 29, 16:39
Sunderland hold on against Aston Villa
A second-half goal from Jeremain Lens helps Sunderland to a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.Aug 29, 15:56
Team News: Adama Traore absent for Aston Villa, Ola Toivonen starts on Sunderland bench
Adama Traore is absent for Aston Villa's match against Sunderland this afternoon with an ankle injury, while newcomer Ola Toivonen starts on the bench for the visitors.Aug 29, 13:33
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City.Aug 27, 16:09
Late Bakary Sako strike gives Crystal Palace win over Aston Villa
A late Bakary Sako goal gives Crystal Palace a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.Aug 22, 16:08
Half-Time Report: Gabby Agbonlahor, Carlos Sanchez spurn Aston Villa chances
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa spurn first-half chances at Selhurst Park to keep this afternoon's match goalless at the break.Aug 22, 15:02
Team News: Bakary Sako to make Crystal Palace debut, Jack Grealish starts for Aston Villa
Bakary Sako is handed his debut for Crystal Palace against Aston Villa this afternoon, while the visitors give starts to Rudy Gestede and Jack Grealish.Aug 22, 13:18
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