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USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann "surprised" by Tim Sherwood's Brad Guzan snub
USA head coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists that he will start Brad Guzan in goal, despite the shot-stopper being snubbed by Tim Sherwood for Aston Villa's FA Cup final.Jun 1, 07:58
Arsenal win record 12th FA Cup with mauling of Aston Villa
Goals from Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez, Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud help Arsenal to a 4-0 win over Aston Villa and a record 12th FA Cup win.May 30, 18:21
Half-Time Report: Theo Walcott fires Arsenal in front of Aston Villa
Theo Walcott's 40th-minute strike gives Arsenal a deserved lead at half time of the FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley.May 30, 17:17
Team News: Theo Walcott starts at Wembley for Arsenal in FA Cup final
Theo Walcott is given the nod ahead of Olivier Giroud to lead the Arsenal line in Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa.May 30, 15:29
Preview:FA Cup final: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 2015 FA Cup final, as holders Arsenal aim to become the first 12-time winners of the competition against Aston Villa at Wembley.May 28, 17:21
Shay Given injury doubt for Aston Villa's FA Cup final against Arsenal
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals that goalkeeper Shay Given is a doubt for the FA Cup final against Arsenal as he is struggling with a groin injury.May 25, 06:08
Team News: Three changes for Aston Villa on final day
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood makes three changes to his side to take on Burnley in their Premier League clash on the final day of the season.May 24, 13:18
Southampton crush Aston Villa as Sadio Mane breaks hat-trick record
Southampton score six against Aston Villa in the Premier League as Sadio Mane nets a three-minute hat-trick.May 16, 13:38
Half-Time Report: Southampton cruising after Sadio Mane's three-minute hat-trick
Sadio Mane nets the fastest Premier League hat-trick in history as Southampton strike five first-half goals past Aston Villa.May 16, 12:35
Report: Aston Villa interested in Timo Horn
Aston Villa are reportedly keeping a close eye on FC Koln goalkeeper Timo Horn ahead of the summer transfer window.May 14, 04:39
Shay Given: 'Aston Villa need another victory'
Shay Given believes that Aston Villa need another victory to be safe following the 1-0 win over West Ham.May 9, 20:10
Sam Allardyce: 'We just can't score'
West Ham United "don't have anybody who can score a goal," says Sam Allardyce after their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.May 9, 16:34
Aston Villa win thanks to Tom Cleverley strike
Tom Cleverley's fine form continues as his goal gives Aston Villa a 1-0 win over West Ham United at Villa Park.May 9, 15:54
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa lead through Tom Cleverley strike
Aston Villa hold a one-goal lead over West Ham United at half time at Villa Park.May 9, 14:46
Tim Sherwood praises attitude of Shay Given, Brad Guzan
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals that he has been impressed with the attitude shown by goalkeeping duo Shay Given and Brad Guzan.May 9, 09:47
Christian Benteke brace helps Aston Villa edge past Everton
A Christian Benteke brace helpes Aston Villa secure a 3-2 win against Everton in their Premier League clash at Villa Park.May 2, 15:55
Team News: Two changes for Aston Villa against Everton as Brad Guzan replaced by Shay Given
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes two changes ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Everton at Villa Park as Brad Guzan is dropped in favour of Shay Given.May 2, 13:14
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Everton as Tim Sherwood's relegation scrappers look for crucial points against the in-form Toffees.Apr 30, 16:08
Team News: David Silva fit for unchanged Manchester City
David Silva is passed fit for Manchester City as Manuel Pellegrini names an unchanged side for the Premier League visit of Aston Villa.Apr 25, 16:33
Mario Balotelli 'speechless' over disallowed FA Cup goal
Mario Balotelli takes to Instagram to express his disbelief over his disallowed goal in Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.Apr 19, 19:14
Shay Given: Fabian Delph was "captain marvel"
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given praises the performance of Fabian Delph in guiding his side to the FA Cup final courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley.Apr 19, 16:19
Team News: Steven Gerrard returns for Liverpool for FA Cup semi-final
Steven Gerrard returns for Liverpool as they face Aston Villa at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final.Apr 19, 13:03
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Aston Villa's come-from-behind victory over Liverpool in their FA Cup semi-final with Sports Mole's live text updates.Apr 19, 13:00
Shay Given: 'Aston Villa will not be overawed at Wembley'
Shay Given claims that Aston Villa will be overawed when they meet Liverpool in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.Apr 19, 11:48
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood promises to start Shay Given at Wembley
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood confirms that Shay Given will start in goal against Liverpool in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.Apr 17, 15:35
Shay Given warns: 'Aston Villa can still be relegated'
Aston Villa must not use their win at Spurs as an excuse to get comfortable in their ongoing relegation battle, according to goalkeeper Shay Given.Apr 14, 12:54
On this day: Chelsea beat Newcastle United to reach FA Cup final
On this day in 2000, Gus Poyet scored twice to earn Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the FA Cup semi-final.Apr 9, 07:00
On this day: Louis Saha returns to haunt Newcastle United
Thirteen years ago today, Louis Saha earned Fulham a point from their trip to his former club Newcastle United.Apr 8, 07:00
Shane Long rescues late point for Republic of Ireland
Shane Long scores a stoppage-time equaliser to give Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw with Poland in Dublin.Mar 29, 20:43
Half-Time Report: Poland lead at the break
Poland take a 1-0 lead in at half time away to the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 qualifier.Mar 29, 19:37
Team News: Jonathan Walters and Robbie Keane start for Republic of Ireland
Jonathan Walters and Robbie Keane are named up front for the Republic of Ireland as they host Poland in a Euro 2016 qualifier.Mar 29, 18:15
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. Poland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Poland.Mar 27, 17:25
Shay Given targets Republic of Ireland start
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given says that he would love to start against Poland for the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.Mar 23, 21:06
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Aston Villa's Shay Given leads St Patrick's Day celebrations
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given leads the St Patrick's Day celebrations by dressing up as a leprechaun.Mar 17, 11:42
Shay Given praises Tim Sherwood impact on Aston Villa
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given praises manager Tim Sherwood for bringing a "real spark" to the struggling club since his appointment.Mar 15, 13:13
Preview:Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews a huge match at the bottom end of the Premier League table as Tim Sherwood's buoyant Aston Villa travel to Gus Poyet's stuttering Sunderland.Mar 12, 16:40
Shay Given: 'Tim Sherwood has similar traits to Sir Bobby Robson'
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given believes that new boss Tim Sherwood has similar attributes to those of legend of the English game Sir Bobby Robson.Mar 10, 04:14
Shay Given hails Tim Sherwood influence on Aston Villa
Shay Given claims that Tim Sherwood's style has produced a positive reaction in the Aston Villa dressing room.Mar 9, 03:58
Aston Villa beat rivals West Bromwich Albion Albion to reach FA Cup semi-finals
Second-half goals from Fabian Delph and Scott Sinclair send Aston Villa into the FA Cup semi-finals at the expense of local rivals West Bromwich Albion.Mar 7, 19:27
Half-Time Report: West Bromwich Albion blow chances to lead FA Cup quarter-final
West Brom miss several chances to take a first-half lead in their FA Cup quarter-final with Midlands rivals Aston Villa.Mar 7, 18:20
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