Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka pictured on June 25, 2020
Granit Xhaka questions Arsenal mentality after Aston Villa defeat
The Gunners will finish outside of the top six for the first time since 1995.
Jul 22, 10:55
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates against scoring against Arsenal on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa beat Arsenal to climb out of relegation zone
Dean Smith's team go into the final game of the season out of the bottom three thanks to Trezeguet goal.
Jul 21, 21:24
 Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes celebrate scoring against Aston Villa on July 9, 2020
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 14, 13:30
 West Ham United's Michail Antonio celebrates scoring against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Michail Antonio, Raheem Sterling, Anthony Martial
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 35, including four-goal Michail Antonio and hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling.
Jul 14, 12:28
 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020
Preview:Everton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 14, 10:22
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet scores against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Dean Smith hails Trezeguet after brace against Crystal Palace
Trezeguet's first double in England clinched Villa's first win in 11 games and put them within four points of safety with three games left.
Jul 12, 18:56
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet scores against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Trezeguet nets brace as Aston Villa keep survival hopes alive
Dean Smith's side are four points from safety with three games remaining.
Jul 12, 15:40
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
Liverpool crowned champions: Five key games in title-winning campaign
Sports Mole looks back at five of the key matches during Liverpool's 2019-20 title-winning campaign.
Jun 25, 21:18
 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020
Ahmed Elmohamady earns Aston Villa point at Newcastle
Magpies boss Steve Bruce has signed the Egyptian for three different clubs.
Jun 24, 19:25
 Geoffrey Kondogbia pictured ahead of a Champions League match for Valencia in November 2019
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jan Vertonghen, Yannick Bolasie
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 10, 06:57
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Newcastle United join race for Aston Villa winger Trezeguet?
Newcastle United allegedly become the latest club to consider a move for Aston Villa winger Trezeguet ahead of the next transfer window.
Apr 9, 18:42
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
 Harry Kane in Spurs training on March 9, 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Fabian Ruiz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 25, 06:57
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet reacts in February 2020
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet 'agrees Besiktas move'
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet reportedly agrees a deal in principle to join Besiktas this summer, despite having only arrived at the Premier League club last year.
Mar 24, 21:44
 Henrikh Mkhitaryan warms up for Roma on September 19, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Alexis Sanchez, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 16, 06:57
 Trezeguet in action for Egypt in November 2018
Besiktas keen on Aston Villa winger Trezeguet?
Besiktas are reportedly ready to prioritise the signing of Aston Villa winger Trezeguet during the next transfer window.
Mar 15, 13:42
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 7, 17:12
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as they look for their first trophy since 1996.
Feb 28, 21:45
 Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on February 22, 2020
Shane Long scores as Saints deepen Villa's troubles
Dean Smith's side did not muster a single shot on target.
Feb 22, 17:11
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
Jan 30, 15:30
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy in action with Aston Villa's Kortney Hause on January 29, 2020
Kortney Hause admits Aston Villa resorted to the "dirty side of the game"
Villa beat Leicester 2-1 in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park on Tuesday night to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Jan 29, 23:13
 Matt Targett in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
FA investigate Villa pitch invasion
Thousands of Villa fans invaded the pitch following the club's dramatic win over Leicester.
Jan 29, 19:56
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith hoping EFL Cup triumph will boost survival chances
Dean Smith will be the first Englishman since Harry Redknapp in 2009 to lead out a team for a League Cup final.
Jan 29, 12:39
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Dean Smith lauds "goal made in Egypt" as Villa reach EFL Cup final
The game looked to be heading for a penalty shoot out until Trezeguet and Ahmed Elmohamady combined for the winner.
Jan 29, 08:47
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020
Dean Smith "so proud" to be taking Aston Villa to Wembley
Dean delighted to see Leicester knocked out of Carabao Cup.
Jan 28, 23:47
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Road to Wembley: How Aston Villa reached the EFL Cup final
Trezeguet's stoppage-time winner against Leicester was the final step for Dean Smith's side on their route to Wembley.
Jan 28, 23:41
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020
Trezeguet scores late winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley
Villa will face either Manchester City or Manchester United in the final on March 1.
Jan 28, 22:01
 Watford manager Nigel Pearson pictured on January 12, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Premier League showdown between Aston Villa and Watford.
Jan 19, 16:15
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on January 1, 2020
Jack Grealish leads Aston Villa to much-needed win at Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish put Villa two up before Chris Wood pulled one back late on.
Jan 1, 14:59
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Preview:Burnley vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League encounter on New Year's Day between Burnley and Aston Villa.
Dec 30, 14:30
 Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Hourihane facing late fitness test ahead of Villa's cup clash with Liverpool
The midfielder missed the Premier League defeat at Sheffield United.
Dec 16, 13:58
 Milot Rashica pictured in September 2018
Aston Villa interested in Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica?
Aston Villa are weighing up a move for dynamic Werder Bremen and Kosovo winger Milot Rashica, according to a report.
Dec 6, 23:46
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their second goal against Crystal Palace on November 3, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leicester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 6, 15:35
 Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 27, 2019
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 29, 18:35
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Villa didn't cope with the pressure from Wolves'
Wolves moved into the top 10 after victory over Villa at Molineux.
Nov 10, 17:40
 Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring yet again for Wolves on November 10, 2019
Neves, Jimenez give Wolves derby bragging rights over Aston Villa
Nuno Espirito Santo's side moved into the top half of the Premier League with their 2-1 win.
Nov 10, 16:20
 Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores their second goal against Aston Villa on November 2, 2019
Sadio Mane hails "perfect" Liverpool response in Aston Villa win
Mane and Robertson struck late as Liverpool won at Aston Villa.
Nov 3, 09:39
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 2, 2019
Jurgen Klopp: "We still have to learn and improve"
Robertson and Mane scored in the final three minutes to turn the game on its head.
Nov 2, 18:38
 Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 30, 2019
Aston Villa see off Wolves to reach last eight of EFL Cup
Wolves' Patrick Cutrone had cancelled out Anwar El Ghazi's opener.
Oct 30, 22:23
 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on October 26, 2019
Raheem Sterling scores again as Manchester City close gap on Liverpool
Raheem Sterling breaks the deadlock early in second half.
Oct 26, 13:54
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