Team News: Jonas Gutierrez makes Newcastle United bench for Aston Villa clash
Jonas Gutierrez is back in the Newcastle United squad just months after beating cancer, making the bench for Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa.
Feb 28, 14:35
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's trip to Newcastle as Tim Sherwood seeks to ease their relegation worries with his first Premier League points as Villans boss.
Feb 26, 15:28
Carles Gil expects Aston Villa revival
Carles Gil backs Aston Villa to retain their Premier League status under the guidance of new manager Tim Sherwood.
Feb 24, 11:21
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor returns for Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa
Tim Sherwood selects the fit-again Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carles Gil as his side welcomes Stoke City to Villa Park.
Feb 21, 14:29
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Stoke City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Stoke City at Villa Park.
Feb 21, 14:00
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Stoke as new manager Tim Sherwood takes official charge of the Villans for the first time.
Feb 19, 17:20
Match Analysis: Hull City 2-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks back at Hull City's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at the KC Stadium.
Feb 10, 22:28
Jose Mourinho claims Aston Villa are "difficult to beat" after Chelsea win
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is full of praise for struggling Aston Villa after his side battled to a 2-1 win at Villa Park.
Feb 7, 17:32
Branislav Ivanovic strike gives Chelsea win over Aston Villa
A memorable strike from Branislav Ivanovic gives Chelsea a slender 2-1 victory over home side Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Feb 7, 16:56
Team News: Didier Drogba leads Chelsea line at Aston Villa
Chelsea decide to start with Didier Drogba as a lone striker as Jose Mourinho's side travel to face Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Feb 7, 14:12
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Premier League trip to Aston Villa, who face the title favourites having not scored in over 600 minutes of top-flight football.
Feb 6, 00:25
Rickie Lambert turns down move to Aston Villa?
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert reportedly turns down the chance to move to Paul Lambert's Aston Villa side on deadline day.
Feb 2, 21:56
Aston Villa 'make Rickie Lambert enquiry'
Aston Villa are said to have made an enquiry to Liverpool over the availability of striker Rickie Lambert.
Feb 2, 15:37
Match Analysis: Arsenal 5-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole runs the rule over Arsenal's handsome 5-0 victory over blunt Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Feb 1, 16:14
Half-Time Report: Early Olivier Giroud strike splits Arsenal, Aston Villa
Olivier Giroud's seventh goal of the season separates Arsenal and Aston Villa with 45 minutes played at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 1, 14:16
Paul Lambert hails "positive week" for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hails a "positive week" for the club ahead of their trip to Arsenal in the Premier League.
Feb 1, 13:28
Live Commentary: Arsenal 5-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Find out how Arsenal dismantled misfiring Aston Villa to close the gap to the Premier League's top four, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Feb 1, 12:30
Scott Sinclair: 'I cannot want to show Aston Villa my best form'
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair admits that he cannot wait to play for loan club Aston Villa after not enjoying first-team football "for a long period of time".
Jan 31, 17:50
Report: Jack Grealish likely to join Nottingham Forest on loan
Nottingham Forest are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa youngster Jack Grealish on loan.
Jan 30, 21:03
Preview: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Jan 30, 18:15
Aston Villa confirm Scott Sinclair loan signing
Aston Villa confirm the loan signing of Man City winger Scott Sinclair until the end of the season.
Jan 30, 12:21
Fantasy Football advice: Week 23
Sports Mole takes a look at week 23 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.
Jan 29, 16:53
Paul Lambert: 'Carles Gil has hit the ground running'
Aston Villa coach Paul Lambert praises the impact of new signing Carles Gil, saying that the midfielder has "hit the ground running" since his arrival.
Jan 25, 20:17
Eddie Howe: 'Aston Villa quality eventually showed in FA Cup defeat'
Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe says that Aston Villa's quality finally showed as his side lost out to the Premier League club in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 25, 19:46
Aston Villa see off Bournemouth in FA Cup fourth round
Aston Villa seal their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory at home to Championship leaders Bournemouth.
Jan 25, 16:54
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Championship leaders Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text updates.
Jan 25, 14:30
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup fourth-round encounter between Aston Villa and Bournemouth.
Jan 23, 22:04
Carlos Sanchez impressed with new signing Carles Gil
Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez believes that Carles Gil will have a bright future at the club after making his debut against Liverpool on Saturday.
Jan 22, 05:46
Stan Collymore: 'Paul Lambert should not be sacked'
Paul Lambert should not be sacked, says former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore.
Jan 20, 19:56
Paul Lambert delighted with "outstanding" Carles Gil debut
Paul Lambert praises Carles Gil for his "outstanding" debut after the new Aston Villa signing impressed during his 30-minute cameo in the 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool.
Jan 17, 19:54
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-2 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League victory away at Aston Villa.
Jan 17, 17:23
Team News: Aston Villa make two changes
Paul Lambert makes two changes to his Aston Villa side as they prepare to face Liverpool in the Premier League.
Jan 17, 14:27
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Liverpool's Premier League trip to Aston Villa as the Reds seek to continue their good recent form against Paul Lambert's goal-shy side.
Jan 15, 17:58
Carles Gil: 'I'm no David Silva'
Aston Villa playmaker Carles Gil says that he has a lot of work to do before he can be compared with Manchester City ace David Silva.
Jan 14, 23:11
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert hopeful of Carles Gil impact
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that new signing Carles Gil will provide the team with the 'creative spark' that they need.
Jan 14, 12:29
Carles Gil thrilled by Aston Villa switch
Carles Gil reveals that he is looking forward to playing for Aston Villa after joining the club from Valencia.
Jan 13, 16:27
Aston Villa confirm Carles Gil signing
Aston Villa confirm the signing of Carles Gil from Valencia until 2019.
Jan 13, 16:04
Report: Carles Gil to Aston Villa hit by agent setback
Carles Gil's reported move to Aston Villa is said to have hit a late snag over agents' fees.
Jan 13, 12:51
Aston Villa close to Carles Gil deal?
Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Valencia midfielder Carles Gil for £4m, according to a report.
Jan 12, 10:48
Aston Villa to seal Carles Gil deal in the next 48 hours?
Aston Villa could wrap up a deal for Valencia youngster Carles Gil in the next 48 hours, according to a report in the press.
Jan 11, 23:03
