Half-Time Report: Brad Guzan howler hands Manchester City lead
Brad Guzan's howler hands Sergio Aguero a third-minute goal as Manchester City take a half-time lead into their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Apr 25, 18:17
Team News: David Silva fit for unchanged Manchester City
David Silva is passed fit for Manchester City as Manuel Pellegrini names an unchanged side for the Premier League visit of Aston Villa.
Apr 25, 17:33
Preview: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manuel Pellegrini's faltering Man City and FA Cup finalists Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 23, 18:46
Aston Villa defeat Liverpool to reach FA Cup final
Fabian Delph scores in the second half to send Aston Villa into the final of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
Apr 19, 16:52
Half-Time Report: All square between Aston Villa, Liverpool in FA Cup semi-final clash
Christian Benteke pulls Aston Villa level at the break of their FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool after Philippe Coutinho had put the Merseysiders ahead.
Apr 19, 15:47
Team News: Ron Vlaar returns for Aston Villa
Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers make five and two changes respectively ahead of their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Tuesday evening.
Apr 7, 19:12
Jores Okore hails 'inspirational' Tim Sherwood
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore lauds the impact that Tim Sherwood has had on the club since taking over as manager.
Mar 18, 12:08
Preview: Aston Villa vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the first of this week's two West Midlands derbies between Tim Sherwood's lowly Aston Villa and Tony Pulis's improving West Bromwich Albion.
Mar 2, 13:15
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
Preview: Hull City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Aston Villa's trip to fellow strugglers Hull City in the Premier League.
Feb 9, 15:24
Paul Lambert: 'Still plenty of Premier League games to go'
Paul Lambert insists that merely surviving relegation this season is not the aim for Aston Villa and instead hopes to see his side climb up the Premier League table.
Feb 7, 21:59
Player Ratings: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole rates the performances of all of the players who were on show during Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa.
Feb 7, 17:53
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa deserved something from the game'
Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa deserved a share of the spoils in their 2-1 loss at home to Chelsea.
Feb 7, 17:42
Jose Mourinho: 'Many more hurdles in title race'
Jose Mourinho warns that there could still be several more twists in the title race after seeing Chelsea go seven points clear at the top with victory at Aston Villa.
Feb 7, 17:32
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
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa, which came courtesy of a strike from Branislav Ivanovic.
Feb 7, 17:23
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
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at struggling Aston Villa with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text updates.
Feb 7, 14:00
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
Ciaran Clark defends Aston Villa disciplinary record
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark defends his the club's disciplinary record after being fined by the FA for the third time this season.
Jan 25, 03:43
Player Ratings: Leicester City 1-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole rates every player who featured in Leicester City's 1-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 10, 18:03
Match Analysis: Leicester City 1-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes that unfolded during Leicester City's 1-0 win over Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 10, 17:23
Leicester City stay bottom despite win over Aston Villa
Leicester City record their second victory in three league games with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
Jan 10, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Paul Konchesky puts Leicester ahead on stroke of half time
Paul Konchesky strikes in first-half stoppage time to put Leicester City 1-0 up against Aston Villa.
Jan 10, 15:52
Team News: Three changes for Aston Villa
Aston Villa make three changes to their team for the New Year's Day game at home to Crystal Palace.
Jan 1, 14:30
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, who have Keith Millen in caretaker charge ahead of Alan Pardew's likely appointment.
Dec 30, 19:20
Team News: Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann come in for Aston Villa
Aston Villa make two changes to their starting XI for the visit of Sunderland, with Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann replacing Jores Okore and Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Dec 28, 14:43
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at West Brom's narrow 1-0 win over 10-man Aston Vila at The Hawthorns.
Dec 13, 17:36
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Midlands derby between West Brom and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns, in which crucial Premier League points and local bragging rights are at stake.
Dec 12, 09:13
Paul Lambert: 'Ron Vlaar is not guaranteed a place in Aston Villa side'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert warns Ron Vlaar that Jores Okore and Ciaran Clark could keep him out of the side when he returns from injury.
Dec 12, 03:51
Jores Okore "really happy" to be back in Aston Villa side
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore admits that he is "really happy" to be seeing regular playing time with the club this season.
Dec 5, 19:52
Fantasy Football advice: Week 15
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 15th week of the Premier League from a Fantasy Football point of view.
Dec 4, 13:43
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the most impressive performers during the 14th round of Premier League fixtures.
Dec 4, 11:13
Match Analysis: Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match draw Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor as the Clarets strike late to deny the visitors a precious win.
Nov 29, 17:42
Danny Ings penalty denies Aston Villa much-needed win
Danny Ings scores a late penalty to deny Aston Villa a first Premier League win in eight games as Burnley continue their recent upturn with a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.
Nov 29, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Joe Cole marks first Aston Villa start with goal against Burnley
Joe Cole marks his first Premier League start for Aston Villa by giving them a 1-0 half-time lead over Burnley.
Nov 29, 15:47
Live Commentary: Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor.
Nov 29, 14:00
Preview: Burnley vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor, where a win will send the Clarets above their opponents in the table.
Nov 27, 20:35
Paul Lambert: Defenders were "excellent" in Southampton draw
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert praises the display of his side's defence in their 1-1 draw against Southampton.
Nov 25, 03:40
