Darren Bent
Darren Bent: 'I can form a partnership with Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent believes that he and his teammate Christian Benteke, who is currently pushing Bent out of the side, can play together.
Nov 2, 11:50
Team News: Shay Given starts for Aston Villa
Shay Given is handed a rare start for Aston Villa in their League Cup tie against hosts Swindon Town.
Oct 30, 19:29
Norwich City's Michael Turner 'pleased' to see Darren Bent on Aston Villa bench
Norwich City defender Michael Turner says that the Canaries benefited from seeing striker Darren Bent on the bench for Aston Villa at the weekend.
Oct 29, 10:14
Martin Jol hints at Darren Bent move
Martin Jol has hinted that he would like to bring out-of-favour striker Darren Bent to Fulham.
Oct 28, 01:57
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa lead at midway point
Christian Benteke's second Premier League goal of the season fires Aston Villa in front against Norwich City at Villa Park.
Oct 27, 13:31
Darren Bent: 'I don't want to leave Aston Villa'
Aston Villa forward Darren Bent dismisses suggestions that he may ask to leave the club in the January transfer window.
Oct 27, 13:06
Team News: Paul Lambert forced into defensive changes
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert can only name one recognised centre-back in his team for today's Premier League clash with former club Norwich City.
Oct 27, 12:14
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-1 Norwich City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary as Paul Lambert's Aston Villa take on his former club Norwich City.
Oct 27, 12:05
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Norwich City, which will be the first time Villa boss Paul Lambert goes up against his former club.
Oct 25, 10:38
Darren Bent 'unhappy' with situation
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent vows to work himself back into Paul Lambert's first-team plans.
Oct 22, 15:30
Team News: Gabriel Agbonlahor joins Darrent Bent in attack
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Darren Bent lead the line for Aston Villa as they take on Fulham in the Premier League.
Oct 20, 14:16
Paul Lambert: 'Darren Bent going nowhere'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he can't see "any reason" why Darren Bent won't be a Villan at the end of the January transfer window.
Oct 20, 10:49
Paul Lambert has no issues with Darren Bent
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert stresses that there is no rift between him and striker Darren Bent.
Oct 19, 13:52
Preview: Fulham vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage.
Oct 18, 10:30
Aston Villa's Shay Given: 'Darren Bent frustrated at lack of game time'
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given says that striker Darren Bent is "frustrated" at not being picked by manager Paul Lambert but claims that he is showing his determination to play.
Oct 17, 10:20
Christian Benteke aiming to repay Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert
Christian Benteke expresses his happiness at being given a run in the Aston Villa starting lineup in recent weeks.
Oct 16, 12:24
Aston Villa deny Darren Bent bust-up
Aston Villa say that there has been no fight between manager Paul Lambert and striker Darren Bent.
Oct 15, 08:42
Report: Darren Bent to leave Aston Villa
Darren Bent is heading for the Aston Villa exit, according to reports.
Oct 14, 15:24
Marc Albrighton hails Darren Bent attitude
Marc Albrighton says that Darren Bent has had the right attitude since being dropped by Paul Lambert.
Oct 8, 06:44
Paul Lambert stands by decision to drop Darren Bent against Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that he was right to leave Darren Bent on the bench as his side slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 7, 20:23
Live Commentary: Spurs 2-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Live text coverage of the clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane.
Oct 7, 15:18
Paul Lambert defends selection policy
Paul Lambert will not be changing his selection policy any time soon despite Darren Bent's complaints.
Oct 7, 08:09
Paul Lambert: 'I don't have a problem with Darren Bent'
Paul Lambert claims that he has no problems with Darren Bent, after he left him out of Aston Villa's game against West Brom.
Oct 6, 13:04
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's trip to Spurs, who are going in search of their fourth consecutive Premier League win.
Oct 5, 13:20
Darren Bent hopeful of England place
Darren Bent hopes that his goal against West Bromwich Albion will get him a place in the England squad.
Oct 2, 08:16
Darren Bent disappointed to be dropped against West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent says that he will talk to Paul Lambert this week about his omission from the starting XI for last weekend's game against West Bromwich Albion.
Oct 2, 02:45
Paul Lambert: 'Darren Bent wasn't dropped'
Paul Lambert says that Darren Bent wasn't dropped after he came on as a substitute to rescue a point for Aston Villa on Sunday.
Oct 1, 07:07
Aston Villa midfielder Brett Holman happy with 'deserved' point in Midlands derby
Brett Holman insists that Aston Villa were good value for their point against West Bromwich Albion after Darren Bent's late equaliser in a frantic Midlands derby.
Oct 1, 02:55
Steve Clarke disappointed with West Bromwich Albion draw
West Brom boss Steve Clarke admits he is disappointed not to have come away with all three points following Sunday's 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.
Sep 30, 19:41
Paul Lambert hails "relentless" Aston Villa fans
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert praises fans for their "relentless" support during Sunday's 1-1 draw with West Brom.
Sep 30, 19:29
Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
Pictures from Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.
Sep 30, 18:36
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole looks back over the Premier League's Midlands derby between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park.
Sep 30, 18:15
Aston Villa 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa share the points in a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Sunday.
Sep 30, 17:55
Team News: Darren Bent left on Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa name Darren Bent on the bench for their clash with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Sep 30, 15:23
In Pictures: Southampton 4-1 Aston Villa
Pictures from Southampton's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium.
Sep 22, 18:53
Paul Lambert has no excuses after Southampton defeat
Paul Lambert admits that Aston Villa had "no excuses" for their 4-1 defeat to Southampton.
Sep 22, 17:48
Match Analysis: Southampton 4-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects the action as Southampton come from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 at St Mary's.
Sep 22, 17:24
Nigel Adkins praises Southampton fans
Southampton boss Nigel Adkins praises the club's fans and players following their 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
Sep 22, 17:23
Southampton 4-1 Aston Villa
Southampton pick up their first points of the Premier League campaign with an emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
Sep 22, 17:00
Half-Time Report: Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa
Southampton go into half-time a goal down to Aston Villa at St Mary's after Darren Bent put an end to a seven-month goal Premier League drought.
Sep 22, 15:48
