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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on September 17, 2024.
Aston Villa vs. Bologna: How have Premier League outfit fared against Italian opposition?
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Bologna, Sports Mole takes a look at how Aston Villa have fared versus Italian opposition in the past.
Oct 21, 14:15
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the match on May 8, 2021
Preview: Liverpool vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Monday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Liverpool and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 7, 10:33
Crystal Palace manager Roy 'Royston' Hodgson watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace on October 1, 2018
Memorable matches between England and the Republic of Ireland
The sides meet once again at Wembley on Thursday evening.
Nov 11, 13:47
Oxford United manager Karl Robinson pictured in October 2019
Karl Robinson vows to draw on Oxford tradition
United face Portsmouth on Friday.
Jul 2, 14:01
Kenny Dalglish pictured on October 14, 2017
Liverpool crowned champions: What happened to their last title winners from 1990?
A team featuring the likes of Alan Hansen, John Barnes and Ian Rush won the title in 1990.
Jun 25, 22:42
Greece celebrate winning 2004
The greatest ever European Championship shocks
The European Championships have produced plenty of shocks through the years.
Jun 25, 08:20
Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona shirt pictured on January 6, 2018
Ray Houghton: 'Liverpool must strengthen after losing Philippe Coutinho'
Former Liverpool player Ray Houghton says that the club must strengthen if they are to progress as a team following the exit of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.
Jan 7, 10:38
Liverpool's James Milner celebrates after scoring during the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Hull City at Anfield on September 24, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Liverpool could have won every one of their Premier League games'
Liverpool were the better side in the three league games they dropped points from and could have won every encounter so far this season, according to Ray Houghton.
Oct 23, 14:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton predicts big summer for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton predicts an important summer ahead for Reds manager Jurgen Klopp following a run to two cup finals in his first season.
May 22, 09:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Improved home form would make Liverpool title contenders'
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton says that the club can compete to win the Premier League title if they improve their home form.
Dec 3, 20:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: HJK Helsinki vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's friendly encounter as Liverpool take on Finnish side HJK Helsinki.
Jul 31, 15:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Brendan Rodgers needs a good start at Liverpool next season'
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton claims that Brendan Rodgers needs to start next season well at Anfield or face "enormous pressure".
Apr 29, 21:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Liverpool's wage structure needs to change'
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton claims that the club's owners are going to have to change the wage structure at the club to help them become a success.
Apr 7, 20:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Aston Villa protest not the answer'
Former Aston Villa midfielder Ray Houghton believes that a planned protest by supporters will only distract the team.
Jan 17, 12:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Liverpool wrong to give Raheem Sterling winter break'
Former Liverpool star Ray Houghton questions the decision to grant Raheem Sterling a winter break.
Jan 10, 15:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton fears for Liverpool after Daniel Sturridge setback
Ray Houghton believes that Liverpool may struggle to get back to winning ways following Daniel Sturridge's latest injury blow.
Nov 19, 14:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Mario Balotelli is failing to adapt'
Liverpool legend Ray Houghton hits out at striker Mario Balotelli, saying that the Italian is 'failing to adapt to the team's needs'.
Nov 13, 16:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton believes Dejan Lovren 'would be perfect' for Liverpool
Dejan Lovren would be a "great" addition to Liverpool's back line, says former Reds star Ray Houghton.
Jul 23, 20:47
Generic image of a locker room
Ray Houghton 'cancelled World Cup commentary duties due to ill health'
Reports suggest that Ray Houghton was unable to fulfil his commentary duties at the World Cup due to high blood pressure.
Jul 7, 20:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Liverpool don't deserve to be champions'
Ray Houghton believes that Liverpool do not deserve to win the Premier League title this season because they have conceded too many goals in recent weeks.
May 6, 09:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: 'Kenny Dalglish is back where he belongs'
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton says that Kenny Dalglish is "back where he belongs" after the 62-year-old was appointed as a non-executive board member.
Oct 5, 18:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Republic of Ireland boss 'to be appointed by Christmas'
The FAI hope to appoint a successor to Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager before Christmas, according to chief executive John Delaney.
Oct 1, 23:17
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Ray Houghton fears Luis Suarez exit
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton believes that Luis Suarez could want to leave the club following his 10-game ban for biting Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 24, 18:32
Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Ray Houghton defends Republic of Ireland and slams Roy Keane
Ray Houghton slams Roy Keane for his criticism of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 performances.
Jun 18, 06:29
Brendan Rodgers
Ray Houghton: 'Brendan Rodgers philosophy must stay'
Ray Houghton wants Brendan Rodgers to continue using his passing style of football if he takes over as Liverpool's new manager.
May 31, 06:14
Kenny Dalglish
Ray Houghton hits out at Liverpool owners
Former Liverpool star Ray Houghton hits out at the club's American owners following the sacking of Kenny Dalglish.
May 16, 22:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ray Houghton: Liverpool, Arsenal are comparable
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton says that there is not much difference between the Anfield club and Arsenal.
Apr 4, 05:43
Anfield
Ray Houghton: 'Liverpool must take their chances'
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton insists that the Reds must be clinical in front of goal.
Dec 27, 08:53
Liverpool
Houghton backs Liverpool's fight for fourth
Former Liverpool player Ray Houghton thinks that the Reds could have a chance of clinching third if Chelsea continue to drop points.
Nov 8, 12:05
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool22165154213353
2Arsenal23138244212347
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2313553327644
4Manchester CityMan City23125647301741
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle23125641271441
6Chelsea23117545301540
7Bournemouth23117541261540
8Aston Villa2310763435-137
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2381053531434
10Fulham238963431333
11Brentford2394104240231
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd2385102832-429
13Crystal Palace236982630-427
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham2376102844-1627
15Tottenham HotspurSpurs2373134637924
16Everton225891928-923
17Leicester CityLeicester2345142549-2417
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2344153252-2016
19Ipswich TownIpswich2337132147-2616
20Southampton2313191653-376


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