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Next Game: Aston Villa vs. Leeds United - Saturday, February 21 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 26 | 30 | 53 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 26 | 10 | 50 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 26 | 10 | 45 |
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Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery 'facing competition' from English, French clubs for Sporting Lisbon star
Aston Villa are allegedly facing increasing competition from Premier League and Ligue 1 clubs in the race to sign a Sporting Lisbon star.11:24
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Liverpool transfer news: What is 'only' way Aston Villa can trigger permanent Harvey Elliott move?
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is allegedly provided with a reprieve when it comes to making further appearances for Aston Villa this season.10:05
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Saturday's Premier League predictions and previews including Man City vs. Newcastle, Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including Man City vs. Newcastle and Chelsea vs. Burnley.00:00
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Team News: Aston Villa vs. Leeds injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United.15:00
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James Trafford transfer news: Manchester City goalkeeper 'prioritises' move to one Premier League club
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford reportedly decides where to go if he leaves Pep Guardiola's side at the end of the season.13:22
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Aston Villa vs. Leeds United: Unai Emery's side bidding to end 26-year streak in Premier League showdown
Aston Villa will be bidding to end a 26-year streak when they play host to Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Feb 20, 11:32
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.Feb 19, 16:05
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Leeds lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Feb 19, 16:05
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 19, 16:00
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Aston Villa now 'leading' race to sign 'one of the players of the season' - and he won't cost a penny
Aston Villa are thought to be leading the race to sign a free-agent winger in the summer transfer window.Feb 19, 15:51
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Jadon Sancho future: Man Utd make 'final decision' on one of their worst-ever signings
Manchester United will allow English attacker Jadon Sancho to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer, according to a report.Feb 19, 09:31
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Aston Villa vs. Leeds: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Leeds United and Aston Villa.Feb 19, 08:00
Aston Villa vs. Leeds United: How to watch date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United.Feb 18, 23:28
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds make decision on 'elite' Premier League attacker amid Paris Saint-Germain link
Liverpool reportedly make a decision on signing a Premier League forward amid rumours linking them to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.Feb 18, 00:21
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds ‘hold initial talks’ with £100m attacker viewed as ‘dream’ Tottenham signing
Liverpool are in discussions with Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers over a big-money summer transfer to Anfield, according to a report.Feb 17, 12:19
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Aston Villa transfer news: How can Donyell Malen 'trigger' permanent Roma deal?
Donyell Malen will reportedly trigger a permanent transfer from Aston Villa to Roma if two clauses in the loan agreement between the two clubs are activated.Feb 16, 15:36
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Man City transfer news: James Trafford ‘expectation’ revealed as goalkeeper makes Gianluigi Donnarumma claim
James Trafford provides an update on his future at Manchester City after admitting that he did not expect the club to sign fellow goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after his transfer from Burnley last summer.Feb 16, 09:55
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Aston Villa transfer news: 'Uncertain' future of key Unai Emery star leads club to identify Premier League 'replacement'
Aston Villa reportedly fear losing a key star in the summer transfer window, though they are said to be keen on signing a Premier League replacement should they leave.Feb 15, 15:32
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Arsenal transfer news: Myles Lewis-Skelly fear emerges as £52.6m 'priority' target identified
Arsenal reportedly identify a £52.6m Bundesliga defender as a priority target, but the move could have ramifications for Myles Lewis-Skelly.Feb 15, 08:05
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'rejected' Lucas Bergvall interest from two Premier League clubs
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly rejected January enquiries from two Premier League clubs for Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall.Feb 14, 14:13
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