Paul Lambert: 'Darren Bent wanted to go out on loan'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert defends his decision to send Darren Bent out on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion, despite his club's low goal tally in the league.
Nov 27, 19:39
Report: Aston Villa to loan Darren Bent to Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will move to Brighton & Hove Albion on loan for an initial 28 days, according to reports.
Nov 26, 03:17
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-1 Southampton
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the 1-1 draw between struggling Aston Villa and high-flying Southampton at Villa Park.
Nov 24, 22:29
Nathaniel Clyne rescues point for Southampton against Aston Villa
Nathaniel Clyne scores nine minutes from time as Southampton grab a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.
Nov 24, 21:53
Brazil battle past Austria in Vienna
Hoffenheim's Roberto Firmino lashes home a late winner as Brazil edge out Austria 2-1 in Vienna.
Nov 18, 19:55
Aston Villa earn point with hard-fought display at West Ham United
Aston Villa gain their first Premier League point in their last seven games with a 0-0 draw away at West Ham United.
Nov 8, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa holding West Ham United at bay
West Ham United have been frustrated by a resolute Aston Villa side in a goalless first 45 minutes at Upton Park.
Nov 8, 15:48
Preview: West Ham United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Ham and Aston Villa at Upton Park, where the visitors will attempt to end a six-match losing streak.
Nov 6, 21:00
Fantasy Football advice: Week 11
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 11th weekend of Premier League action from a Fantasy Football point of view.
Nov 6, 14:02
Andreas Weimann: 'Aston Villa will miss Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa midfielder Andreas Weimann admits that he and his teammates will suffer in the absence of the suspended Christian Benteke over the next three games.
Nov 3, 23:32
Mauricio Pochettino: "We deserved the victory"
Mauricio Pochettino claims that his Tottenham Hotspur side deserved their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Nov 2, 19:41
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert: 'Plenty of positives to take from Spurs defeat'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is certain that there were "so many positives" to take from their crushing Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 2, 19:17
Player Ratings: Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the individual performances during Tottenham's 2-1 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Nov 2, 19:15
Andreas Weimann bemoans "frustrating" Tottenham Hotspur defeat
Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann acknowledges that his side must turn their poor form around quickly if they are to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight.
Nov 2, 18:55
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Tottenham's 2-1 victory away to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Nov 2, 18:30
Harry Kane scores late winner as Tottenham Hotspur come back to beat Aston Villa
Harry Kane comes off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner as Tottenham Hotspur fight back from a goal down to inflict a sixth straight defeat on Aston Villa.
Nov 2, 17:54
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa end goal drought, lead Tottenham Hotspur by one
Andreas Weimann ends Aston Villa's Premier League goal drought to give them a 1-0 half-time lead against Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 2, 16:47
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Find out how Spurs came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Nov 2, 14:59
Team News: Ross Barkley, Seamus Coleman return for Everton
Ross Barkley returns to the Everton starting XI for the first time this season as Roberto Martinez makes five changes to his side for the visit of Aston Villa.
Oct 18, 14:20
Preview: Everton vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park as both teams seek to end three-game winless runs.
Oct 16, 19:36
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-2 Manchester City
Sports Mole offers an in-depth analysis of Manchester City's crucial 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
Oct 4, 20:25
Manchester City late show downs spirited Aston Villa
Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero score in the final 10 minutes as Manchester City eventually break Aston Villa's resistance to record a 2-0 win in the West Midlands.
Oct 4, 19:24
Team News: Joe Hart starts for Manchester City, Christian Benteke on Aston Villa bench
Joe Hart starts in goal for Manchester City's trip to Aston Villa, who have Christian Benteke on the bench after seven months out but lose Gabriel Agbonlahor to illness.
Oct 4, 17:17
Christian Benteke return pleases Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann hails the return to fitness of his Aston Villa teammate Christian Benteke.
Oct 1, 12:32
Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 25, 15:01
Paul Lambert blames virus for Aston Villa's defeat to Arsenal
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert blames a virus affecting his players for the absences and performance in their 3-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.
Sep 20, 17:57
Chelsea's Diego Costa picks up award for Premier League Player of the Month
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is named the Premier League Player of the Month after scoring four goals in three games.
Sep 12, 10:22
Preview: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa as Mario Balotelli prepares to make his Anfield bow as a Reds player.
Sep 11, 15:30
Andreas Weimann expects Tom Cleverley impact at Aston Villa
Aston Villa winger Andreas Weimann is confident that loan signing Tom Cleverley will have a positive effect on the squad this season.
Sep 10, 12:06
Andreas Weimann to fight for Austria spot
Andreas Weimann accepts that he must "keep playing well" at Aston Villa in order to win a recall to the Austria national squad.
Sep 4, 06:15
Premier League in numbers: Week 3
Sports Mole looks back over the third round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures.
Sep 2, 12:56
Player Ratings: Aston Villa 2-1 Hull City
Sports Mole rates all of the players involved in Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Hull City in their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Sunday.
Aug 31, 17:05
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa were deserving winners'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that his team were worthy victors over Hull City after they extending their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 home win.
Aug 31, 16:27
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-1 Hull City
Sports Mole brings you analysis of all of the action as Aston Villa defeat Hull City 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Aug 31, 16:14
Steve Bruce bemoans Hull City's poor first-half display
Steve Bruce describes Hull City's first-half display in their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa as the worst that he has witnessed during his time at the club.
Aug 31, 16:12
Aston Villa hold on against Hull City
Nikica Jelavic's late goal is not enough for Hull City as Aston Villa hold out to record a 2-1 win in the Midlands and continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Aug 31, 15:24
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa in command against Hull City
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Andreas Weimann are among the goals as Aston Villa open up a 2-0 lead on Hull City at the break of their Premier League clash.
Aug 31, 14:18
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 Hull City - as it happened.
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Hull City at Villa Park this afternoon.
Aug 31, 12:30
Marc Wilson determined to bounce back
Stoke City defender Marc Wilson is adamant that his side need to respond from their opening-day defeat when they take on Hull City on Sunday.
Aug 23, 16:15
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between hosting Aston Villa and Newcastle, as Paul Lambert's side look for a first win in six against the Magpies.
Aug 21, 17:28
