Ollie Watkins
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 11, 2022 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 11, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/22/41/pierre-emerick-aubameyang.jpeg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Aston Villa interested in Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery supposedly wants to reunite with Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Villa Park amid speculation over the 33-year-old's future.
Jan 26, 09:18
![Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on January 22, 2023 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on January 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka, Lisandro Martinez
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week, including Erling Braut Haaland, Bukayo Saka and Lisandro Martinez.
Jan 24, 09:38
![Southampton manager Nathan Jones and Duje Caleta-Car celebrate after the match on January 11, 2023 Southampton manager Nathan Jones and Duje Caleta-Car celebrate after the match on January 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Southampton and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 22, 08:48
![Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on August 20, 2022 Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on August 20, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Late Ollie Watkins header sinks struggling Southampton
Ollie Watkins' towering header hands Aston Villa all three points away to Southampton, who remain bottom of the table after their fourth successive defeat at St Mary's.
Jan 21, 17:09
![James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring for Southampton against Everton on January 14, 2023 James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring for Southampton against Everton on January 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 19, 11:08
![Jhon Duran in action for Chicago Fire on October 1, 2022 Jhon Duran in action for Chicago Fire on October 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa announce agreement for Chicago Fire forward Jhon Duran
Aston Villa say that an agreement is in place to sign Chicago Fire forward Jhon Duran.
Jan 16, 13:50
![Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 13, 2023 Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia register in Aston Villa win over Leeds United
Leon Bailey and Emiliano Buendia score the goals as Aston Villa record a 2-1 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League.
Jan 13, 22:02
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts on January 8, 2023 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts on January 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 11, 10:58
![Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on January 1, 2023 Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on January 1, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 13:08
![Antonio Conte in charge of Tottenham Hotspur in January 2023 Antonio Conte in charge of Tottenham Hotspur in January 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Antonio Conte: 'Fifth place might be best for Tottenham Hotspur'
Antonio Conte claims that fifth place 'may be best' for Tottenham Hotspur after their dismal 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Jan 1, 17:17
![Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on January 1, 2023 Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on January 1, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur stunned by Aston Villa in North London
Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz score the goals as Aston Villa record a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Jan 1, 15:55
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in November 2022 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in November 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa looking to end 13-game streak in Tottenham Hotspur match
Aston Villa will be bidding to end a 13-game streak when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on New Year's Day.
Dec 30, 13:23
![Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Brentford on December 26, 2022 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Brentford on December 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 30, 09:37
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2022 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Liverpool vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 09:32
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2022 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stefan Bajcetic scores as Liverpool overcome Aston Villa
Stefan Bajcetic scores his first senior goal as Liverpool survived a minor scare to record a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in their Premier League Boxing Day showdown.
Dec 26, 19:26
![Villarreal coach Unai Emery looks on on September 14, 2021 Villarreal coach Unai Emery looks on on September 14, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa lose to Unai Emery's former club Villarreal in friendly
Unai Emery fails to get one over his former club as Aston Villa lose to Villarreal by a 1-0 scoreline in a friendly at Villa Park.
Dec 15, 22:04
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in November 2022 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured in November 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between Aston Villa and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 06:00
![Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on October 29, 2022. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on October 29, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea suffer narrow defeat to Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi
Chelsea lose 1-0 to Aston Villa in their mid-season friendly in Abu Dhabi, with John McGinn's first-half effort proving to be the difference.
Dec 11, 16:08
![Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during defeat to Arsenal on November 6, 2022. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during defeat to Arsenal on November 6, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly between Aston Villa and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 9, 15:43
![Aston Villa's Cameron Archer celebrates after the match after scoring a hat-trick on August 24, 2021 Aston Villa's Cameron Archer celebrates after the match after scoring a hat-trick on August 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sunderland among clubs interested in Aston Villa forward Cameron Archer?
Sunderland are reportedly among a number of Championship clubs who are contemplating an approach for Aston Villa forward Cameron Archer.
Nov 29, 10:55
![Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag pictured on September 8, 2022 Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag pictured on September 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Erik ten Hag "really proud" of Manchester United players for comeback against Aston Villa
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag praises his players for their attitude in Thursday's EFL Cup contest with Aston Villa.
Nov 11, 09:58
![Aston Villa players celebrate Leon Bailey's goal against Manchester United on November 6, 2022 Aston Villa players celebrate Leon Bailey's goal against Manchester United on November 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 08:34
![Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on November 10, 2022 Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on November 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United win six-goal thriller with Aston Villa to advance in EFL Cup
Manchester United book their spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 4-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Nov 10, 21:56
![Aston Villa players celebrate Leon Bailey's goal against Manchester United on November 6, 2022 Aston Villa players celebrate Leon Bailey's goal against Manchester United on November 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Unai Emery guides Aston Villa to home victory over Manchester United
Aston Villa begin life under new head coach Unai Emery with a 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Nov 6, 15:57
![Manchester United players celebrate Alejandro Garnacho's goal against Real Sociedad on November 3, 2022 Manchester United players celebrate Alejandro Garnacho's goal against Real Sociedad on November 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 17:39
![Aston Villa's Danny Ings celebrates scoring against Brentford on October 23, 2022 Aston Villa's Danny Ings celebrates scoring against Brentford on October 23, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa begin life after Steven Gerrard with four-goal win over Brentford
Danny Ings scores twice as Aston Villa begin life after Steven Gerrard with a 4-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League.
Oct 23, 15:58
![Brentford head coach Thomas Frank after the goalless draw with Chelsea on October 19, 2022. Brentford head coach Thomas Frank after the goalless draw with Chelsea on October 19, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brentford boss Thomas Frank plays down Aston Villa rumours
Head coach Thomas Frank suggests that he has no intention of leaving Brentford for Aston Villa after Sunday's opponents sacked Steven Gerrard.
Oct 21, 15:37
![Brentford manager Thomas Frank on October 8, 2022 Brentford manager Thomas Frank on October 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 21, 15:34
![Fulham's Issa Diop celebrates scoring their first goal with Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream on October 15, 2022 Fulham's Issa Diop celebrates scoring their first goal with Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream on October 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fulham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 21:53
![Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during Champions League fixture at AC Milan on October 11, 2022. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter during Champions League fixture at AC Milan on October 11, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 11:15
![Nottingham Forest's Emmanuel Dennis celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on October 10, 2022 Nottingham Forest's Emmanuel Dennis celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on October 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest off bottom of Premier League table with point against Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest move off the bottom of the Premier League table courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
Oct 10, 21:50
![Leeds United's Luis Sinisterra is shown a red card by referee Stuart Attwell on October 2, 2022 Leeds United's Luis Sinisterra is shown a red card by referee Stuart Attwell on October 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ten-man Leeds United frustrate Aston Villa in stalemate
Leeds United hold Aston Villa to a 0-0 draw at Elland Road despite playing much of the second half with 10 men after Luis Sinisterra was sent off.
Oct 2, 18:27
![Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard during the Premier League game with Manchester City on September 3, 2022. Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard during the Premier League game with Manchester City on September 3, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 11:30
![Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 3, 2022 Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Erling Haaland scores again but Manchester City drop points in Aston Villa draw
Erling Braut Haaland's 10th goal in just six Premier League games is not enough to hand Manchester City victory as Aston Villa hold on for a 1-1 draw at Villa Park.
Sep 3, 19:31
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on August 27, 2022 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on August 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 14:03
![Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on August 21, 2022 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on August 21, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 25, 14:03
![John McGinn in action for Aston Villa on August 6, 2022 John McGinn in action for Aston Villa on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 11:41
![Ollie Watkins in action for Aston Villa on August 13, 2022 Ollie Watkins in action for Aston Villa on August 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Everton interested in signing Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins?
Everton are reportedly set to make a move to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, with Frank Lampard keen to strengthen his side's attacking options.
Aug 19, 19:03
![Watford's Joao Pedro reacts, on February 5, 2022 Watford's Joao Pedro reacts, on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five EFL stars who could still switch to the Premier League this summer
As the transfer window nears closure, Sports Mole assesses who could still move from the EFL to the Premier League.
Aug 17, 16:30
![Conor Coady warms up for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 6, 2022 Conor Coady warms up for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Steven Gerrard recalls Tyrone Mings to Aston Villa XI, Conor Coady makes Everton debut
Steven Gerrard hands a surprise recall to Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton.
Aug 13, 11:32