Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Dean Smith planning urgent transfer talks after Heaton, Wesley injuries
Aston Villa have lost goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley for the rest of the season.
Jan 3, 13:06
 Chelsea's Tammy Abraham pictured on December 4, 2019
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jack Butland, Adrien Tameze, Paul Pogba
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 3 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 11:07
 Jack Butland reacts during an England training session on March 19, 2019
Aston Villa want Stoke City keeper Jack Butland as Tom Heaton cover?
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a bid for Stoke City keeper Jack Butland after losing Tom Heaton to injury against Burnley on New Year's Day.
Jan 3, 09:26
 General view of Sheffield United's Bramall Lane taken April 2017
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Adrien Tameze, Chris Wilder, Todd Cantwell
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 3, 06:57
 Chelsea's Tammy Abraham pictured on December 4, 2019
Friday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Michy Batshuayi, Moussa Dembele, Dani Olmo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Friday, January 3 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 06:16
 Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 23, 2019
Aston Villa want Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea?
Premier League strugglers Aston Villa want to sign striker Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season, according to a report.
Jan 2, 20:50
 Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Aston Villa striker Wesley to miss rest of the season with knee injury?
Aston Villa are concerned that their striker Wesley is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that he picked in Wednesday's win over Burnley.
Jan 2, 20:39
 Tyrone Mings in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Tyrone Mings: 'Aston Villa performance even bigger than result'
Goals from Wesley and Jack Grealish earned Villa a 2-1 victory.
Jan 2, 15:16
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates after the match on January 1, 2019
Dean Smith 'baffled' by VAR call in Aston Villa win over Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish scored for Villa after the latter had seen a header chalked off for a marginal offside.
Jan 1, 16:57
 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
 Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 28, 2019
Troy Deeney brace fires Watford to win over fellow strugglers Aston Villa
Nigel Pearson has won seven points from his first four matches in charge of Watford.
Dec 28, 17:11
 Watford manager Nigel Pearson looks on on December 22, 2019
Preview:Watford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Watford and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 27, 12:31
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on October 5, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Norwich City on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 16:30
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 19, 10:13
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Villa boss Smith pleased as Wesley ends goal drought
Wesley had gone nine matches without scoring until netting his fifth goal of the season in the 5-0 Carabao Cup quarter-final rout of Liverpool.
Dec 18, 12:43
 Liverpool coach Neil Critchley pictured on December 17, 2019
Stand-in boss Neil Critchley hails Aston Villa treatment of Liverpool youngsters
A couple of the young Reds players will fly out to Qatar to be with the first-team squad playing in the Club World Cup.
Dec 17, 23:21
 Aston Villa's Jonathan Kodjia celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 17, 2019
Aston Villa hammer youngest ever Liverpool side in EFL Cup quarter-final
The Reds fielded the youngest team in their history, with an average age of just 19.
Dec 17, 23:17
 Liverpool's Harvey Elliott during the match against MK Dons on September 25, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final between Aston Villa and a weakened Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 14:07
 Sheffield United's John Fleck celebrates scoring their first goal on December 14, 2019
John Fleck brace fires Sheffield United past Aston Villa
The Blades move up to fifth in the Premier League.
Dec 14, 17:06
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on December 7, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, David de Gea, Jordan Henderson
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 16, including Harry Kane, David de Gea and Jordan Henderson.
Dec 10, 10:10
 Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City at Aston Villa on December 8, 2019
Vardy on scoresheet again as Leicester hammer Villa
The striker now has 16 goals this season.
Dec 8, 16:31
 Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City on December 4, 2019
Dean Smith wary of Jamie Vardy-led Leicester City
Aston Villa host Leicester on Sunday aiming to end their seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Dec 7, 14:10
 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
 Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Fulham on October 23, 2019
Aston Villa 'favourites to sign Aleksandar Mitrovic in January'
Aston Villa will reportedly target Aleksandar Mitrovic in January having been made the bookmakers favourite for his signature.
Dec 3, 12:23
 Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on December 5, 2018
Aston Villa want Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho?
Aston Villa are interested in signing Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Dec 2, 23:54
 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
 Philippe Coutinho in action for Brazil on June 15, 2019
How Brazil could line up against Argentina
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up for their international friendly against Argentina in the absence of Neymar, Dani Alves and Ederson.
Nov 13, 11:28
 Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Brazil's Philippe Coutinho during the Copa America semi-final on July 2, 2019
Preview:Brazil vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's glamour international friendly between Brazil and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible starting lineups.
Nov 13, 10:46
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on October 27, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and leaders Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Oct 31, 19:13
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's EFL Cup fourth-round tie between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 28, 16:30
 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
 Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Jack Grealish looking forward to Villa's double header with City and Liverpool
The 24-year-old has scored in his last two Premier League appearances.
Oct 25, 14:29
 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on October 6, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's meeting with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 24, 12:38
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2019
Villa snatch late win against 10-man Brighton
Defender's first goal for the club is vital.
Oct 19, 16:15
 Aaron Connolly in action for Brighton & Hove Albion on July 24, 2018
Dean Smith wary of Brighton starlet Aaron Connolly
The Republic of Ireland striker scored twice past Tottenham earlier this month.
Oct 18, 09:11
 Aston Villa's Wesley celebrates scoring their second goal against Arsenal on September 22, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 17, 18:04
 Adama Traore celebrates scoring for Wolves on October 6, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - James Milner, Adama Traore, David Luiz
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek eight, including James Milner, Adama Traore and four Aston Villa players.
Oct 7, 11:02
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on October 5, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa deserved big win over Norwich'
Wesley struck twice inside the opening half-hour to set up first away win of the season.
Oct 6, 18:26
 Aston Villa's Wesley celebrates scoring their second goal against Arsenal on September 22, 2019
Dean Smith expecting "reaction" from Wesley
The Brazilian striker has two goals to his name to date.
Oct 3, 16:10
 Burnley players celebrate a late equaliser on September 28, 2019
Chris Wood header saves late point for Burnley at Aston Villa
The striker headed in nine minutes from time.
Oct 1, 11:59
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