Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during Champions League fixture at AC Milan on October 11, 2022.
Preview:Brentford vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 10:11
Mason Mount celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Aston Villa on October 16, 2022
Mason Mount brace sees Chelsea sink Aston Villa
Mason Mount scores twice as Chelsea pile the pressure on Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard with a 2-0 Premier League win in the West Midlands.
Oct 16, 14:55
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on October 2, 2022
Douglas Luiz signs new Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa announce that midfielder Douglas Luiz has signed a new long-term contract, despite interest from Arsenal in the summer.
Oct 14, 14:34
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on September 16, 2022
Steven Gerrard: 'I love pressure of being Aston Villa boss'
Steven Gerrard insists that he 'loves the pressure' that goes with being manager of Aston Villa, despite his job said to be under threat.
Oct 14, 14:19
Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during Champions League fixture at AC Milan on October 11, 2022.
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 10:15
Queens Park Rangers head coach Michael Beale on October 4, 2022.
Preview:Luton Town vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 16:29
Nottingham Forest's Emmanuel Dennis celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on October 10, 2022
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 10:44
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring against Rangers on October 11, 2022
Mohamed Salah breaks numerous records with fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah breaks a host of Champions League records en route to scoring the competition's fastest-ever hat-trick in the 7-1 win over Rangers.
Oct 13, 10:05
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on October 10, 2022
Steven Gerrard: 'Aston Villa need big players to step up'
Steven Gerrard calls for Aston Villa's 'big players to step up' after witnessing his side held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Monday night.
Oct 10, 22:09
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper on October 10, 2022
Steve Cooper: 'Nottingham Forest must take positives from Aston Villa draw'
Head coach Steve Cooper insists that Nottingham Forest must take the positives from earning a 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Oct 10, 21:50
Nottingham Forest's Emmanuel Dennis celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on October 10, 2022
Nottingham Forest off bottom of Premier League table with point against Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest move off the bottom of the Premier League table courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
Oct 10, 20:50
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters on October 8, 2022
Kevin De Bruyne moves above Dennis Bergkamp into fifth outright on all-time Premier League assist list
Kevin De Bruyne moves above Dennis Bergkamp into fifth outright on the all-time Premier League assist list after setting up a goal in Manchester City's 4-0 home win against Southampton.
Oct 8, 17:25
Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper during defeat at Leicester City on October 3, 2022.
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 09:30
Aston Villa's Robin Olsen pictured on May 22, 2022
Manchester City fined £260,000 by FA for pitch invasion in Aston Villa game
Manchester City are fined £260,000 by the FA following a pitch invasion by the club's supporters at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of last season against Aston Villa.
Oct 7, 16:51
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on August 13, 2022
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne aiming to break Premier League assist record
Kevin De Bruyne will be looking to break a Premier League assist record when Manchester City welcome Southampton to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 7, 12:07
Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund on October 5, 2022
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to move for Jude Bellingham
Rio Ferdinand urges his former club Manchester United to make a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Oct 7, 08:57
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on October 2, 2022
Arsenal 'still interested in signing Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz'
Arsenal remain interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, according to a report.
Oct 5, 17:27
Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool on August 15, 2022
Mohamed Salah out to break Drogba, Aguero records in Champions League
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah is out to break a Champions League goalscoring record as the Reds prepare to meet Rangers in Tuesday's Group A battle.
Oct 3, 14:49
Leeds United's Luis Sinisterra is shown a red card by referee Stuart Attwell on October 2, 2022
Ten-man Leeds United frustrate Aston Villa in stalemate
Leeds United hold Aston Villa to a 0-0 draw at Elland Road despite playing much of the second half with 10 men after Luis Sinisterra was sent off.
Oct 2, 17:27
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Manchester United's Christian Eriksen on October 2, 2022
Kevin De Bruyne moves above Steven Gerrard, David Silva into fifth on all-time Premier League assist list
Kevin De Bruyne surpasses the Premier League assist tallies of both Steven Gerrard and David Silva after setting up two goals in Manchester City's 6-3 win against Manchester United.
Oct 2, 16:39
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on April 23, 2022
Aston Villa 'sounding out Mauricio Pochettino, Unai Emery'
Aston Villa are reportedly sounding out Mauricio Pochettino and Unai Emery over their managerial position, with Steven Gerrard currently under scrutiny.
Oct 1, 12:20
Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz celebrates scoring their fourth goal on July 9, 2022
Steven Gerrard keen to keep Douglas Luiz at Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is keen to keep Douglas Luiz at the club despite the player being heavily linked with a move away.
Sep 30, 22:54
Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch on August 21, 2022
Preview:Leeds United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 07:34
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on August 13, 2022
Kevin De Bruyne looking to surpass Steven Gerrard Premier League assist tally
Kevin De Bruyne will be looking to surpass Steven Gerrard's Premier League assist tally when Manchester City face rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Sep 30, 06:15
England players look dejected after Ilkay Gundogan scores for Germany on September 26, 2022
Maguire, Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold: Where do England stand ahead of World Cup?
Sports Mole analyses where England stand ahead of their World Cup opener against Iran, with more questions than answers being raised during the international break.
Sep 27, 14:57
Argentina's Emiliano Martinez celebrates after the match on February 1, 2022
Manchester United to rival Atletico Madrid for Emiliano Martinez?
Manchester United are reportedly set to rival Atletico Madrid for the signature of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they eye replacements for David de Gea.
Sep 26, 16:38
Emiliano Martinez pictured for Argentina in November 2021
Atletico Madrid eye Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez as Jan Oblak replacement?
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reportedly emerges as a possible successor to Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak, who is out of contract next summer.
Sep 25, 14:43
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino on February 26, 2022
Mauricio Pochettino 'open to Aston Villa job'
Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly open to the possibility of becoming Aston Villa manager.
Sep 24, 17:50
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on August 28, 2022
How are Aston Villa's players performing out on loan?
With the 2022-23 season having been halted due to the September international break, Sports Mole takes a look at how Aston Villa's loan players are performing away from their parent club.
Sep 21, 16:35
Lucas Digne in action for Aston Villa on August 6, 2022
Aston Villa's Lucas Digne pulls out of France squad with ankle injury
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne withdraws from the France squad for September's UEFA Nations League matches due to an ankle injury.
Sep 20, 09:45
Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz celebrates scoring their fourth goal on July 9, 2022
Chelsea join race for Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz?
Chelsea reportedly join London rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is out of contract in the summer of 2023.
Sep 19, 23:04
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah clearing the ball against Brentford on October 16, 2021
Jose Mourinho 'keen to bring Trevoh Chalobah to Roma'
Roma want to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah on loan in January, according to a report.
Sep 17, 11:58
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on September 16, 2022
Steven Gerrard "really proud" of Aston Villa reaction after criticism
Steven Gerrard says that he has been left "really proud" of his Aston Villa after they posted just their second win of the season against Southampton on Friday night.
Sep 17, 09:09
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard during the Premier League game with Manchester City on September 3, 2022.
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 10:30
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool in December 2021
Liverpool to offer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Douglas Luiz swap deal?
Liverpool may reportedly consider a swap deal with Aston Villa involving soon-to-be free agents Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Douglas Luiz in January.
Sep 12, 17:33
Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz celebrates scoring their fourth goal on July 9, 2022
Arsenal 'will reignite Douglas Luiz interest in January'
Arsenal will reignite their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz during the January transfer window, according to a report.
Sep 10, 08:12
Brendan Rodgers after Leicester City lose to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 4, 2022.
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 13:17
Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz celebrates scoring their fourth goal on July 9, 2022
Arsenal 'not planning to revive Douglas Luiz pursuit'
Arsenal are not planning to reignite their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz following three failed deadline-day bids, according to a report.
Sep 6, 17:07
Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale celebrates on August 27, 2022
Arsenal handed triple injury boost for Manchester United clash
Arsenal trio Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale and Oleksandr Zinchenko travel with the squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Sep 4, 08:03
Manchester City's Kyle Walker pictured on September 2, 2022
Kyle Walker suffers injury in Manchester City's draw with Aston Villa
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that Kyle Walker suffered an injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Sep 3, 22:58
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