Premier League
Aug 17, 2013 at 3pm UK
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Paul Lambert: 'We deserved more credit for beating Arsenal'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side deserved more credit for their 3-1 victory away at Arsenal on Saturday.
Aug 21, 08:56
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out injured for six months?
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly facing several months on the sidelines after injuring his knee ligaments in Arsenal's defeat to Aston Villa.
Aug 18, 22:50
Paul Lambert hails "unplayable" Gabriel Agbonlahor
Paul Lambert claims that Gabriel Agbonlahor was "unplayable" in Aston Villa's 3-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.
Aug 18, 01:12
Jack Wilshere: Fans booing is "understandable"
Jack Wilshere admits that Arsenal deserved to be booed by their own fans in the 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Aug 17, 20:38
The Match
Match Report
Christian Benteke scores twice as Aston Villa come from two goals behind to beat 10-man Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Live Commentary
Read how Aston Villa caused an opening day shock against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
HT Report
Christian Benteke's equaliser ensures that the score is 1-1 between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the break.
Team News
Santi Cazorla's midweek exploits for Spain means that he can only make the bench for Arsenal's clash with Aston Villa.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League opener between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates.
Head to Head
Feb 23, 2013 3pm
Nov 24, 2012 5.30pm
Jan 29, 2012 4pm
Fourth Round
Arsenal
3-2
Aston Villa
Dec 21, 2011 7.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert "excited" for new season
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that he is eager to feel the pressures of competitive football as the start to the Premier League season draws ever nearer.
Aug 17, 03:16
Arsene Wenger: 'We have enough quality to beat Aston Villa'
Arsenal Wenger insists his injury-hit Arsenal side are strong enough to beat Aston Villa, while branding negativity over a lack of new signings as "frustrating".
Aug 16, 23:29
Arsene Wenger: 'Per Mertesacker will be captain tomorrow'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Per Mertesacker will captain the Gunners against Aston Villa tomorrow.
Aug 16, 16:30
Paul Lambert: 'Yacouba Sylla to miss Aston Villa opener'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that midfielder Yacouba Sylla will miss the club's opening Premier League fixture with Arsenal through injury.
Aug 16, 12:34
Arsene Wenger hopeful of Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta involvement
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful that midfield duo Santi Cazorla and Mikel Arteta will be available for the club's Premier League opener with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Aug 15, 13:15
Paul Lambert unsure over Jores Okore
Paul Lambert is yet to decide if he will hand Jores Okore a full debut during Aston Villa's upcoming trip to Arsenal.
Aug 13, 16:56
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 58 | 23 | 35 | 57 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 53 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 47 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 44 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 43 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 43 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 | Fulham | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 39 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 38 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 |
| 11 | Brentford | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 34 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 30 |
| 13 | Everton | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 30 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 15 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 16 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 55 | -30 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 25 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 57 | -38 | 9 |
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