Team News: Bakary Sako to make Crystal Palace debut, Jack Grealish starts for Aston Villa
Bakary Sako is handed his debut for Crystal Palace against Aston Villa this afternoon, while the visitors give starts to Rudy Gestede and Jack Grealish.
Aug 22, 14:18
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 2-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Crystal Palace's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Aug 22, 14:00
Tim Sherwood: Jack Grealish a "one-off talent"
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood describes Jack Grealish as a "one-off talent" ahead of the midfielder's expected return to action against Crystal Palace tomorrow.
Aug 21, 18:15
Gary Gardner signs new Aston Villa deal
Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner signs a new three-year contract with the Premier League side.
Aug 21, 15:07
Fantasy Football Advice: Week Three
Sports Mole takes a look at week three of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.
Aug 21, 11:37
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
Aug 20, 16:58
Tim Sherwood expects departures
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood admits that he expects a number of players to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 19, 02:52
Tim Sherwood backs Ashley Westwood for England role
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood backs midfielder Ashley Westwood to develop into an important player for England in the future.
Aug 18, 22:03
Jack Grealish close to Aston Villa return
Tim Sherwood reveals that Jack Grealish could return for Aston Villa's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Aug 18, 17:03
Kenny Jackett: 'Benik Afobe is not for sale'
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett insists that Benik Afobe will not be sold this summer.
Aug 17, 12:40
Aston Villa eye Benik Afobe?
A report claims that Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is hoping to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-forward Benik Afobe.
Aug 16, 10:28
Daley Blind praises Manchester United work ethic in Aston Villa win
Daley Blind praises Manchester United's work ethic throughout the match in their 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their Premier League clash.
Aug 15, 03:15
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa will improve'
Tim Sherwood warns Aston Villa that they must develop more of a cutting edge following the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.
Aug 14, 23:57
Tim Sherwood expects improvement from Aston Villa
Tim Sherwood says his team will improve after losing their first Premier League home game to Manchester United.
Aug 14, 23:07
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole analyses Manchester United's 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League.
Aug 14, 22:15
Team News: Adnan Januzaj starts for Manchester United against Aston Villa
Adnan Januzaj replaces Ashley Young in the Manchester United starting XI for their trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Aug 14, 18:49
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.
Aug 14, 18:45
Aston Villa sign Adama Traore from Barcelona
Aston Villa sign teenage winger Adama Traore from Barcelona on a five-year contract.
Aug 14, 10:10
Tim Sherwood backs Micah Richards to earn England recall
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is confident that Micah Richards will earn an England recall if he stays healthy this season.
Aug 14, 05:00
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa don't need Fabian Delph, Christian Benteke'
Tim Sherwood says that Aston Villa will thrive without Fabian Delph and Christian Benteke as he hopes to avoid a relegation dogfight in the 2015-16 campaign.
Aug 14, 00:02
Report: Emmanuel Adebayor to turn down Aston Villa, switch to West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is reportedly keen to seal a move to West Ham United instead of Aston Villa.
Aug 13, 19:59
Report: Aston Villa close in on Adama Traore
Aston Villa are ready to beat their Premier League rivals to the signing of Barcelona's Adama Traore, according to reports.
Aug 12, 22:04
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.
Aug 12, 18:55
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa full of confidence ahead of Manchester United clash'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood warns Manchester United that his players are full of confidence ahead of their Premier League clash at Villa Park.
Aug 12, 11:45
Aston Villa prepare to launch Andros Townsend move?
Aston Villa are prepared to launch a move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend following his return from injury.
Aug 12, 03:36
Ashley Westwood close to signing Aston Villa extension?
Aston Villa are reportedly close to agreeing terms on a long-term contract extension with Ashley Westwood.
Aug 12, 02:34
Report: Adama Traore flies in for Aston Villa talks
Barcelona winger Adama Traore will reportedly travel to England to meet with Aston Villa over a proposed move to the club.
Aug 11, 22:17
Tim Sherwood: 'Jack Grealish, Carles Gil unlikely to return for Friday fixture'
Tim Sherwood reveals that Jack Grealish and Carles Gil are unlikely to take any part in Aston Villa's Friday night fixture against Manchester United.
Aug 11, 19:54
Report: Aston Villa prepare Aymen Abdennour bid
Tunisian international Aymen Abdennour could be on his way to Villa Park as a replacement for Ron Vlaar, according to reports.
Aug 11, 19:38
Micah Richards: 'Villa Park must be a fortress'
Aston Villa skipper Micah Richards says that the team have to improve their home form this season if they are to avoid another campaign of struggle.
Aug 11, 10:59
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
Sports Mole columnist Sam Matterface runs the rule over the opening weekend of 2015-16 Premier League action.
Aug 10, 14:46
Tim Sherwood: 'I give English players a chance'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood suggests that no Premier League manager gives young English players a chance of first-team football as much as him.
Aug 10, 10:32
Tim Sherwood hails "magnificent" result against Bournemouth
Tim Sherwood says that he is delighted with Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Aug 8, 20:58
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa match-winner Rudy Gestede has barely trained'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals that goalscorer Rudy Gestede has barely trained with his new teammates since arriving at the club from Blackburn Rovers.
Aug 8, 17:47
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the 2015-16 Premier League season.
Aug 8, 17:39
Eddie Howe: "We were hit with a sucker punch"
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes that his side were hit by a "sucker punch" against Aston Villa in their 1-0 defeat on the opening day at Dean Court.
Aug 8, 17:39
Rudy Gestede relieved with 'tough' away win at Bournemouth
Aston Villa match-winner Rudy Gestede says that he is "very happy" to score as the Villans recorded a 'tough' win at Bournemouth.
Aug 8, 17:22
Team News: Joshua King makes Bournemouth debut against Aston Villa
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe hands striker Joshua King his debut for the Cherries in their Premier League opener against Aston Villa at Dean Court.
Aug 8, 14:12
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bournemouth's 1-0 opening-game defeat to Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
Aug 8, 14:00
Tim Sherwood: 'Christian Benteke must have been dreaming'
Tim Sherwood hits back in his war of words with Christian Benteke by denying that he told the Belgian to snub a move to Liverpool.
Aug 8, 00:43
