Ross Barkley pictured for Chelsea in September 2020
Team News: New signing Ross Barkley cup-tied for Aston Villa's clash with Stoke
Tom Heaton and Wesley continue to recover from their long-term knee injuries.
Sep 30, 13:06
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 12:41
 Arsenal's Emiliano Martinez in action against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 29, 2020
Team News: Emiliano Martinez in line for Aston Villa debut against Sheffield United
Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal.
Sep 19, 11:28
 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
 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
 Jarrod Bowen in action for West Ham on July 22, 2020
Team News: Jarrod Bowen facing fitness test ahead of Villa clash
Bowen was forced off at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Jul 24, 11:53
 Kortney Hause pictured for Aston Villa in July 2019
Team News: Kortney Hause set to return for Aston Villa, Arsenal without Shkodran Mustafi
Hause has been absent with a rib injury but is back in the fold.
Jul 20, 13:17
 Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured on June 17, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 19, 15:50
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on June 27, 2020
Dean Smith wants Aston Villa to increase pressure on relegation rivals
Villa are four points from safety with three games left.
Jul 15, 11:24
 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 10, 14:21
 Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured on June 17, 2020
Team News: Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings both fit for Aston Villa's clash with Manchester United
Tyrone Mings took a knock to his calf in Sunday's defeat at Liverpool while Jack Grealish was also struggling with tight calves.
Jul 8, 12:30
 Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on June 30, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 7, 10:39
 Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Napoli in the Champions League on November 27, 2019.
Team News: Dejan Lovren still doubtful as Liverpool host Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp has just two fit centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
Jul 3, 18:56
 Liverpool players react to conceding a goal against Manchester City on July 2, 2020
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between champions Liverpool and relegation-threatened Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 3, 16:40
 Wolves heroes Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez celebrate on June 20, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Midlands rivals Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 25, 09:46
 Sean Longstaff in action for Newcastle United on August 31, 2019
No fresh worries for Newcastle for clash with Aston Villa
Florian Lejeune and Ciaran Clark will not be included as they work their way back to full fitness.
Jun 23, 14:26
 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on June 21, 2020
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 13:59
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on June 17, 2020
Dean Smith confident of Aston Villa survival
Villa have not netted in their last three Premier League games.
Jun 21, 03:59
 Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as Aston Villa's Tom Heaton looks dejected on December 4, 2019
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 lineups.
Jun 19, 19:45
 Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured in September 2019
Team News: Callum Hudson-Odoi, Fikayo Tomori absent for Chelsea's trip to Aston Villa
McGinn played 76 minutes on Wednesday in his first game since recovering from a fractured ankle.
Jun 19, 15:39
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides a preview, predictions, team news and possible lineups for the first Premier League match back after lockdown as Aston Villa host Sheffield United.
Jun 15, 12:21
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 10:42
 Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Dean Smith reveals setback in Wesley recovery
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith reveals that striker Wesley suffered "complications" in his recovery from a knee injury after undergoing surgery.
Apr 18, 19:51
 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
 Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on March 10, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Which teams could benefit from Premier League postponement?
With football on lockdown across Europe, Sports Mole looks at which Premier League clubs could benefit from the suspension of play given their form and fitness.
Mar 16, 13:32
 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
 Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2019-20 EFL Cup final as Premier League strugglers Aston Villa aim to dethrone two-time defending champions Manchester City.
Feb 28, 20:00
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Team News: John McGinn falls short in recovery bid for EFL Cup final
McGinn fractured his ankle just before Christmas.
Feb 28, 16:21
 Blaise Matuidi in Serie A action for Juventus against Atalanta on May 19, 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Blaise Matuidi, Paul Pogba, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 26, 06:57
 Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring during his side's EFL Cup clash with Chelsea on September 26, 2018
Aston Villa 'interested in Daniel Sturridge'
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in a summer move for former Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge, with the England international set to leave Trabzonspor.
Feb 25, 19:13
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on February 1, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Individual mistakes are harming us'
Dean Smith's side have the worst defensive record in the top flight.
Feb 21, 13:57
 Kyle Walker-Peters in action for Southampton on February 15, 2020
Team News: Kyle Walker-Peters out for Saints against Villa
The Tottenham loanee will miss Saturday's encounter on the south coast.
Feb 21, 09:59
 Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl on February 1, 2020
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Southampton's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa at St Mary's on Saturday, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Feb 20, 16:05
 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016
Team News: Borja Baston in line to make Aston Villa debut against Tottenham Hotspur
The striker signed for Villa on transfer deadline day.
Feb 14, 17:39
 A possessed Jose Mourinho during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on January 11, 202
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 14, 15:18
 Alexander Sorloth in action for Crystal Palace on July 28, 2018
Aston Villa to bid £15m for Alexander Sorloth?
Aston Villa will reportedly bid £15m for Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth as they look to bolster their attack this summer.
Feb 10, 23:19
 Odion Ighalo in action for Watford in the FA Cup on January 8, 2017
Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Odion Ighalo, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, February 1.
Feb 1, 11:07
 Odion Ighalo pictured in June 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 1, 06:57
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