![Josh Sargent celebrates scoring for Norwich City against Bournemouth in the EFL Cup on August 24, 2021 Josh Sargent celebrates scoring for Norwich City against Bournemouth in the EFL Cup on August 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/21/34/norbou.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Norwich run riot at Carrow Road
Christos Tzolis and Josh Sargent scored twice for the Canaries.
Aug 24, 20:59
![Norwich City manager Daniel Farke pictured in February 2021 Norwich City manager Daniel Farke pictured in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Norwich City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Norwich City and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 16:51
![Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on August 6, 2021 Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on August 6, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bournemouth and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 19, 17:17
![Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020 Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bournemouth sign Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland on one-year deal
The 30-year-old helped Aston Villa secure promotion in 2019.
Aug 17, 15:12
![Norwich City's Kieran Dowell scores their first goal against Reading in the Championship on May 1, 2021 Norwich City's Kieran Dowell scores their first goal against Reading in the Championship on May 1, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Norwich City 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Norwich City's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 10, 14:00
![General view of Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium taken August 2018 General view of Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium taken August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bournemouth: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2021
Keep track of all of Bournemouth's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 3, 05:20
![General view of Norwich City's Carrow Road taken January 2017 General view of Norwich City's Carrow Road taken January 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Norwich City: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2021
Keep track of all of Norwich City's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 2, 06:10
![Ozan Kabak in action for Schalke on November 28, 2020 Ozan Kabak in action for Schalke on November 28, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Deadline Day: Liverpool busiest as they bolster injury-ravaged backline
Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak arrived at Anfield as Joel Matip became the third centre-back ruled out for the season.
Feb 1, 22:50
![Preston North End defender Ben Davies pictured in January 2021 Preston North End defender Ben Davies pictured in January 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Deadline Day latest: Liverpool complete defensive signing
The Reds have been so short of fit centre-backs that captain Jordan Henderson has been deployed there in recent weeks.
Feb 1, 20:46
![Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates winning a penalty shootout against Liverpool in the EFL Cup in October 2020 Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates winning a penalty shootout against Liverpool in the EFL Cup in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Deadline Day: Liverpool secure Ben Davies deal, West Brom in for Maitland-Niles
Glenn Murray, Winston Reid and DeAndre Yedlin were among those to leave Premier League clubs on transfer deadline day.
Feb 1, 19:20
![Preston North End defender Ben Davies pictured in January 2021 Preston North End defender Ben Davies pictured in January 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Deadline Day latest: Liverpool close to defensive deal, Arsenal duo set for exit
The champions' search for a defender is the primary focus on transfer deadline day.
Feb 1, 15:29
![General view of Norwich City's Carrow Road taken January 2017 General view of Norwich City's Carrow Road taken January 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Norwich City: Transfer ins and outs - January 2021
Keep track of all of Norwich City's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 09:20
![Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019 Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith: 'Tom Heaton on course for return to training next week'
The Aston Villa goalkeeper has been sidelined since January because of a knee injury.
Oct 21, 23:17
![Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Norway vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's UEFA Nations League clash between Norway and Northern Ireland, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 12, 15:06
![Norway pair Erling Braut Haaland and Alexander Sorloth celebrate against Northern Ireland on September 7, 2020 Norway pair Erling Braut Haaland and Alexander Sorloth celebrate against Northern Ireland on September 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Norway vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Euro qualifying Path C playoff semi-final between Norway and Serbia, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 6, 12:31
![Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020 Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa release Orjan Nyland
Aston Villa announce the departure of goalkeeper Orjan Nyland by mutual consent after the 30-year-old fell down the pecking order at Villa Park.
Oct 5, 23:33
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith looks to Aston Villa new boys to take pressure off Jack Grealish
Ross Barkley could make his debut against Liverpool on Sunday.
Oct 2, 22:51
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith delighted with Aston Villa squad following summer spending spree
Villa host champions Liverpool on Sunday aiming to maintain their 100 per cent Premier League start.
Oct 2, 12:50
![Ross Barkley pictured for Chelsea in September 2020 Ross Barkley pictured for Chelsea in September 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: New signing Ross Barkley cup-tied for Aston Villa's clash with Stoke
Tom Heaton and Wesley continue to recover from their long-term knee injuries.
Sep 30, 14:06
![Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Wilder still angered by explanation of goalline technology failure at Villa
A technical fault denied the Blades a goal at Villa Park last season.
Sep 19, 12:35
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 10:30
![Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bournemouth still pondering legal action over Hawkeye failure in Aston Villa game
Aston Villa finished one point above the south coast club but would have had one point less if a Sheffield United 'goal' had been awarded in June.
Jul 28, 12:20
![Referee Michael Oliver checks the VAR pitchside monitor before showing a red card to Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic on January 5, 2020 Referee Michael Oliver checks the VAR pitchside monitor before showing a red card to Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic on January 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
VAR controversies in the Premier League this season
There was more drama on Thursday night.
Jul 10, 10:49
![Leander Dendoncker celebrates opening the scoring for Wolves at Aston Villa on June 27, 2020 Leander Dendoncker celebrates opening the scoring for Wolves at Aston Villa on June 27, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wolves up to fifth with victory over relegation-threatened Aston Villa
Dendoncker scored his fifth goal of the season on his 50th appearance.
Jun 27, 14:58
![Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ahmed Elmohamady earns Aston Villa point at Newcastle
Magpies boss Steve Bruce has signed the Egyptian for three different clubs.
Jun 24, 20:25
![Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for Chelsea on June 21, 2020 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for Chelsea on June 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea claim come-from-behind win at struggling Villa
Christian Pulisic came off the bench to spark Chelsea's comeback at Villa Park.
Jun 21, 18:34
![Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Wilder hits out at technology in football after ghost goal
The Blades were denied a winner after goal-line technology caused controversy at Villa Park.
Jun 18, 13:53
![Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 17
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 17, 23:39
![Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sheffield United join list of football's famous ghost goals
Villa keeper Orjan Nyland looked to have carried the ball over the line from a free-kick.
Jun 17, 20:00
![John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 11:42
![Joe Hart in action for Burnley on January 4, 2020 Joe Hart in action for Burnley on January 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Besiktas considering approach for Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart?
Besiktas are reportedly contemplating an approach for Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Apr 8, 18:48
![Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal against Borussia Dortmund on November 5, 2019 Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal against Borussia Dortmund on November 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Lautaro Martinez, Hector Bellerin, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 7, 07:57
![Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020 Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Besiktas showing interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland?
Besiktas are reportedly keen to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland during the next transfer window.
Apr 6, 20:19
![Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020 Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Coronavirus latest: Orjan Nyland expects Premier League players to take pay cut
Orjan Nyland says it is "quite natural" for top flight players to make a contribution to the fight against coronavirus.
Apr 3, 15:01
![Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
![Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe sees something he doesn't like on January 12, 2020 Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe sees something he doesn't like on January 12, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns
Bournemouth host Villa.
Jan 31, 11:57
![Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
Jan 30, 15:30
![Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on January 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith "so proud" to be taking Aston Villa to Wembley
Dean delighted to see Leicester knocked out of Carabao Cup.
Jan 28, 23:47
![Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates after the match with Matt Targett, Orjan Nyland, teammates and fans on the pitch on January 28, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Trezeguet scores late winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley
Villa will face either Manchester City or Manchester United in the final on March 1.
Jan 28, 22:01
![Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019 Pepe Reina pictured for AC Milan in April 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith confident Pepe Reina can help Aston Villa avoid relegation
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 22:49