Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Newcastle United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up in Friday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Mar 10, 11:01
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on February 27, 2021
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 10:30
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal on February 16, 2021
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah called up by Egypt despite coronavirus concerns
Egypt have included Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, plus Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny and Trezeguet of Aston Villa, in their squad for this month's AFCON qualifiers.
Mar 8, 13:32
 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on February 7, 2021
A detailed look at Premier League lineups as Sheffield United switch it up
A lack of consistency in selection may be one of the main reasons for the contrast in United's form compared to last season's settled side.
Feb 23, 09:25
 Southampton players celebrate scoring against Arsenal in the FA Cup on January 23, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 28, 16:23
 Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn pictured in December 2020
Team News: John McGinn suspended for Aston Villa's clash with Newcastle
Magpies forward Allan Saint-Maximin is back in the squad for the trip to Villa Park.
Jan 22, 13:19
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is shown a red card on January 20, 2021
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith "reluctantly" accepts FA charge
Dean Smith was sent off after Manchester City's opener on Wednesday.
Jan 22, 13:12
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is shown a red card on January 20, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 21, 12:40
 Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on January 17, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 13:15
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on January 4, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 11:37
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Team News: Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return against Crystal Palace
Ross Barkley should be available to face Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 14:41
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith ready to face "smarting" Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are in the hunt for Europe this season and now take on a Crystal Palace side coming off a 7-0 mauling by Liverpool.
Dec 24, 14:26
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 11:22
 Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return on Boxing Day
The midfielder was forced off in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton in November.
Dec 22, 12:22
 West Bromwich Albion's Matheus Pereira celebrates scoring their second goal on November 27, 2019
Team News: Sam Allardyce without Matheus Pereira for first match in charge of West Brom
The Brazilian winger completes a three-match ban.
Dec 18, 11:52
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Dean Smith looking to tie Luiz and Konsa down to new Aston Villa deals
Manchester City inserted a buy-back clause when they sold Douglas Luiz to Villa.
Dec 15, 22:50
 Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
Dean Smith hopes Anwar El Ghazi's confidence is boosted by Wolves winner
Anwar El Ghazi scored a last-minute penalty after coming off the bench.
Dec 15, 14:04
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 10:22
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith upset after Aston Villa denied late penalty in West Ham defeat
Goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen gave the Hammers a 2-1 victory.
Dec 1, 00:00
 Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 30, 2020
Late Aston Villa goal ruled out by VAR as West Ham move up to fifth
Ollie Watkins missed a penalty and had a late goal disallowed.
Nov 30, 22:21
 Giovani Lo Celso celebrates after scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on November 21, 2020
PL roundup: Spurs go top with win over City, Chelsea and Brighton triumph
Counter-attacking goals by Son Heung-min and substitute Giovani Lo Celso gave Spurs victory.
Nov 21, 20:10
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith proud of Jack Grealish following England exploits
The midfielder received rave reviews for his three appearances for England over the last week.
Nov 20, 09:21
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and form guide.
Nov 19, 14:18
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2020
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 6, 11:30
 Southampton's Danny Ings goes down injured against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 1, 2020
Southampton receive Danny Ings injury boost
The striker was hurt in a challenge from Aston Villa substitute Trezeguet during Sunday's Premier League match.
Nov 2, 12:41
 Southampton's Danny Ings celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 1, 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl concerned as Danny Ings prepares to undergo scan on injured knee
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals that Danny Ings will undergo a scan on his injured knee on Monday.
Nov 1, 19:35
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including predictions and team news.
Oct 30, 17:05
 Patrick Bamford celebrates with teammates after scoring for Leeds United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on October 23, 2020
Patrick Bamford hits hat-trick as Leeds end Aston Villa's winning start
Patrick Bamford is on six goals for the season after Leeds inflicted Villa's first Premier League loss.
Oct 23, 21:14
 Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa maintain perfect start with late win at Leicester
Villa have won their opening four league games of a season for the first time since the 1930-31 campaign
Oct 18, 20:42
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring a hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Ollie Watkins, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for a remarkable gameweek four, including hat-trick hero Ollie Watkins, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
Oct 5, 08:39
 Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured in September 2020
Brendan Rodgers: 'Pain of losing to Villa can help Leicester'
The Foxes lost to a stoppage-tie goal in a two-legged semi-final against Aston Villa.
Sep 22, 14:58
 Ezri Konsa scores the winner for Aston Villa against Sheffield United in the Premier League on September 21, 2020
Ezri Konsa nets winner as Aston Villa beat Sheffield United
Emiliano Martinez makes the right impression on his debut for the home team.
Sep 21, 19:11
 Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches on as his side face Liverpool on September 12, 2020
Promoted sides stick to familiar formula on opening Premier League weekend
Leeds named the only new arrival, defender Robin Koch, in their starting line-up.
Sep 15, 15:40
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 09:30
 Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017
Egypt expect Mohamed Salah to play at Tokyo Olympics next year
Egypt Olympic football boss Shawky Gharib reveals that he plans to "put all the pressure on Liverpool" to allow Mohamed Salah to take part in the Tokyo Games next year.
Jul 30, 13:09
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 21, 2020
Preview:West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League showdown between West Ham and relegation-threatened Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 20:46
 David Luiz in action for Arsenal on July 12, 2020
How Arsenal could line up against Watford
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Watford at the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 24, 12:04
 Harry Kane celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur teammates after scoring against Leicester City on July 19, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for the penultimate gameweek of the season, including Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jul 23, 12:03
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