Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl reacts on October 23, 2021
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 18:43
Andy Cole for Manchester United in 1999
Andy Cole at 50: A goalscoring great underrated on the world stage
As Premier League goalscoring legend Andy Cole celebrates his 50th birthday, Sports Mole looks back at his legacy and asks whether he is given the respect he deserves.
Oct 15, 06:00
England's John Stones celebrates with Raheem Sterling on October 12, 2021
How Manchester City players including Phil Foden, Ferran Torres fared on international duty
Sports Mole round up which Manchester City players were in action for their respective nations during October's international break.
Oct 13, 21:09
England's Phil Foden pictured on June 28, 2021
Phil Foden, Jack Grealish start in attacking England XI against Hungary
Manchester City teammates Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are both named in an attacking England lineup for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Hungary.
Oct 12, 17:56
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Hungary in a World Cup qualifier on September 2, 2021
How England could line up against Hungary
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Hungary.
Oct 10, 06:18
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Hungary in a World Cup qualifier on September 2, 2021
Preview:England vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between England and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 06:16
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Andorra on September 5, 2021
How England could line up against Andorra
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Andorra.
Oct 7, 08:06
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Andorra on September 5, 2021
Preview:Andorra vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Andorra and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 7, 07:56
Arsenal's Ben White pictured on August 1, 2021
Arsenal's Ben White, Emile Smith Rowe miss out on England squad
Arsenal duo Ben White and Emile Smith Rowe miss out on places in the England squad, but Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka do earn spots in Gareth Southgate's team.
Sep 30, 13:11
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings excited to test himself against Cristiano Ronaldo
Tyrone Mings and Aston Villa head to Manchester on Saturday.
Sep 24, 10:00
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Proud Tyrone Mings eager to remember England's summer achievements
Defenders says off-field unrest may have diverted some of the attention.
Sep 24, 09:00
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings knows time is not on Villa's side as they seek to become stronger
Dean Smith's team have already lost 3-0 at Chelsea this season.
Sep 21, 16:31
Everton manager Rafael Benitez on August 28, 2021
Rafa Benitez insists Everton are a work in progress after second-half collapse
Villa scored three second-half goals against Everton.
Sep 18, 19:52
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey and Tyrone Mings celebrate after Everton's Lucas Digne scores an own goal in the Premier League on September 18, 2021
Second-half Aston Villa blitz clinches victory over Everton
Villa scored three goals in nine minutes to beat Everton.
Sep 18, 18:38
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on August 28, 2021
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith to make late call on Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez
The Argentina stars, who have been training in Croatia following international duty, will return to Villa just hours before the game with Everton.
Sep 17, 09:44
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on August 28, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 14:59
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on September 11, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Cristiano Ronaldo, Wilfried Zaha, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek four, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Wilfried Zaha and Paul Pogba.
Sep 14, 09:29
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal on September 11, 2021
Romelu Lukaku nets first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea see off Aston Villa
Mateo Kovacic teed up Romelu Lukaku's opener then later punished Tyrone Mings' loose back-pass for a goal of his own.
Sep 11, 18:39
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Andorra on September 5, 2021
How England could line up against Poland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Poland.
Sep 6, 09:52
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Andorra on September 5, 2021
Preview:Poland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Poland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 09:44
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Hungary in a World Cup qualifier on September 2, 2021
How England could line up against Andorra
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Andorra on Sunday.
Sep 3, 10:43
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate vows to support England's Euros final penalty miss trio
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka suffered sickening online racist abuse after failing to score from the spot at Wembley.
Aug 28, 21:45
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring their second goal against Newcastle United in the Premier League on August 21, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 11:44
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reacts on May 7, 2021
'The big decisions went against us' - Steve Bruce bemoans VAR calls after defeat
Aston Villa ran out 2-0 winners over Newcastle.
Aug 21, 17:28
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring their second goal against Newcastle United in the Premier League on August 21, 2021
Superb Danny Ings goal helps Aston Villa to victory over Newcastle
Anwar El Ghazi added Villa's second goal from the penalty spot.
Aug 21, 16:17
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Fulham in the Premier League on April 4, 2021
What is Aston Villa's strongest XI for the 2021-22 season?
Ahead of the new Premier League season starting this weekend, Sports Mole looks at who would make Aston Villa's strongest XI in the 2021-22 campaign.
Aug 10, 15:30
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Fulham in the Premier League on April 4, 2021
Aston Villa 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Aston Villa's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 9, 10:00
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings admits to mental health problems
Tyrone Mings deputised for Harry Maguire in England's first two games against Croatia and Scotland, with fans and pundits questioning his starting place.
Aug 1, 22:44
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on February 27, 2021
Preview:Walsall vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Walsall and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and head to head.
Jul 19, 11:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team GB football squad 'united' in decision to take knee
The IOC has said gestures such as taking the knee on the field of play prior to the start of competition are permitted at the Games.
Jul 15, 10:15
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Government ministers accused of "dog whistle comments" amid racism storm
Home Secretary Priti Patel was accused by England defender Tyrone Mings of 'stoking the fire' of racism.
Jul 13, 14:45
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings hits out at Priti Patel for 'pretending to be disgusted' over abuse
The Home Secretary suggested at the start of Euro 2020 that fans had a right to boo England players taking the knee.
Jul 12, 21:14
Conor Coady celebrates scoring for England against Wales in an international friendly on October 8, 2020
Conor Coady and Tyrone Mings supporting the cause from England's bench
Wolves defender Conor Coady is yet to play a minute at Euro 2020.
Jul 9, 18:56
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings: 'Trolls will get bored if abuse is made less prominent'
The England defender thinks online trolls are seeking notoriety by their comments being widely shared.
Jun 25, 12:52
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Five things we learned from England's Euro 2020 group stage campaign
Gareth Southgate has plenty to ponder ahead of the knockout stages.
Jun 23, 14:25
England's Jack Grealish in action with Scotland's Stephen O'Donnell at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
How England could line up against the Czech Republic
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 clash with the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Jun 20, 10:25
England's John Stones hits the post against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
Preview:Czech Republic vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between the Czech Republic and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 20, 10:00
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings admits England lacked "intensity" in Scotland draw
The Three Lions missed a chance to seal qualification to the knockout stages.
Jun 18, 22:58
England's Kalvin Phillips in action against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
How England could line up against Scotland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up in their Euro 2020 clash with Scotland on Friday night.
Jun 16, 16:26
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
England's Tyrone Mings opens up on Eastleigh rejection 10 years ago
The Aston Villa defender looked at home in the 1-0 win over Croatia.
Jun 15, 21:53