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Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Smith doubtful Aston Villa will bring in new striker before City game
Villa are likely to host Manchester City without a senior striker.
Jan 10, 15:52
Aston Villa's Frederic Guilbert celebrates scoring their first goal with Jack Grealish, Trezeguet and Douglas Luiz on January 8, 2020
Aston Villa hold Leicester to draw in EFL Cup semi-final first leg
Villa earned a draw at Leicester in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Jan 8, 22:12
Pepe Reina in action for Napoli on April 29, 2018
Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?
Aston Villa are reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 23:46
Georginio Wijnaldum in action for Liverpool on October 5, 2019
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Georginio Wijnaldum, Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, January 7 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 7, 11:07
General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Tyrese Campbell, Milan Skriniar, Antonio Valencia
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 7, 06:57
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their fourth goal in December, 2019
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 14:18
Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring their first goal against Vitoria on November 6, 2019
Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Shkodran Mustafi, Calum Chambers, Olivier Giroud
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 6.
Jan 6, 11:07
Joe Hart warms up for Burnley on August 31, 2019
Aston Villa cool interest in Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart?
Aston Villa reportedly opt against making a loan approach for Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart during the January transfer window.
Jan 6, 09:45
Joe Hart in action for Burnley on January 4, 2020
Dean Smith refuses to comment on Joe Hart speculation
The Villa boss is on the lookout for a new goalkeeper after first-choice Tom Heaton suffered a serious knee injury.
Jan 5, 11:56
Burnley manager Sean Dyche on November 9, 2019
Sean Dyche: 'Highly unlikely that anyone will leave Burnley'
The former England goalkeeper played only his second game in more than a year in Burnley's FA Cup win over Peterborough.
Jan 4, 16:53
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot pictured during a pre-season friendly in July 2019
Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Timo Werner, Adrien Rabiot
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, January 4.
Jan 4, 11:07
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates on November 7, 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Jesus Vallejo, Rhian Brewster, Sam Surridge
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 4, 06:57
Fulham manager Scott Parker on December 7, 2019
Scott Parker facing selection dilemmas for Villa cup clash
Captain Tom Cairney and defender Steven Sessegnon are among those being assessed.
Jan 3, 13:12
Chelsea's Tammy Abraham pictured on December 4, 2019
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jack Butland, Adrien Tameze, Paul Pogba
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 3 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 11:07
Jack Butland reacts during an England training session on March 19, 2019
Aston Villa want Stoke City keeper Jack Butland as Tom Heaton cover?
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a bid for Stoke City keeper Jack Butland after losing Tom Heaton to injury against Burnley on New Year's Day.
Jan 3, 09:26
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on January 1, 2020
Jack Grealish leads Aston Villa to much-needed win at Burnley
Wesley and Jack Grealish put Villa two up before Chris Wood pulled one back late on.
Jan 1, 14:59
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith denies Aston Villa are in crisis ahead of Burnley clash
The Villa boss admits they are probably relying too much on captain Jack Grealish.
Dec 31, 22:30
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their fourth goal on December 26, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - Trent Alexander-Arnold, Anthony Martial, Adama Traore
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 19, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Anthony Martial and Adama Traore.
Dec 28, 12:57
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 4, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Still more to come from Jack Grealish'
Villa are a point from safety in the Premier League after victory over Norwich.
Dec 26, 19:32
Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2019
Aston Villa beat Norwich in crucial relegation battle
The visitors were again made to pay for not taking their chances.
Dec 26, 17:38
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on December 8, 2019
Chris Wilder admits added pressure as both manager and fan of Sheffield United
Chris Wilder is a Blades fan and also played for the club he now manages.
Dec 13, 12:15
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City at Aston Villa on December 8, 2019
Vardy on scoresheet again as Leicester hammer Villa
The striker now has 16 goals this season.
Dec 8, 16:31
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on December 1, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'League table is not the biggest concern'
But Manchester United boss is frustrated at his side's inability to hold on to leads.
Dec 2, 11:02
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 1, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to Jack Grealish transfer claim
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is coy when questioned on a potential swoop for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Dec 1, 23:36
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer applauds on November 7, 2019
Solskjaer not yet worried about league position
Manchester United are ninth in the standings after 14 games.
Dec 1, 20:18
Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Steve Bruce admits Newcastle were too "passive" against Villa
Midfielder had not started a game for Villa since October 19.
Nov 26, 06:05
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa fans to respect Steve Bruce
Bruce had a cabbage thrown at him during what proved to be his final match in charge of Aston Villa.
Nov 24, 01:01
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce on August 31, 2019
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Monday's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Nov 23, 20:00
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on September 23, 2019
Dean Smith glad to have fit-again Jack Grealish
Grealish has not played since the end of October due to a calf injury but is in contention to face Newcastle at Villa Park on Monday.
Nov 22, 19:58
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on September 16, 2019
Jack Grealish to return for Villa against Newcastle
Grealish has been sidelined for four weeks.
Nov 22, 14:29
Burnley's Nick Pope pictured on August 25, 2019
Sean Dyche "pleased" for Nick Pope after full England debut
The Burnley keeper made his first competitive appearance for the Three Lions in Kosovo.
Nov 21, 16:37
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Villa didn't cope with the pressure from Wolves'
Wolves moved into the top 10 after victory over Villa at Molineux.
Nov 10, 17:40
Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores their second goal against Aston Villa on November 2, 2019
Sadio Mane salvages last-gasp Liverpool victory over Aston Villa
The Reds had to wait until added time to secure a vital three points in the Premier League title race.
Nov 2, 17:30
Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019
Tom Heaton expecting "hostile" derby with Wolverhampton Wanderers
Villa host Wolves for a place in the Carabao Cup quarter finals.
Oct 29, 13:08
Man City manager Pep Guardiola on October 26, 2019
Pep Guardiola criticises 'relegation-level' Manchester City first-half display
City were 3-0 winners against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Oct 27, 23:45
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on August 10, 2019
Chris Wilder backs more Sheffield United players to challenge for England places
Henderson became the first Blades player to be handed a place in the full England squad since Brian Deane in 1992.
Oct 17, 13:29
Dean Henderson in action for Sheffield United on August 10, 2019
Dean Henderson earns maiden England call-up
The goalkeeper is on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester United.
Oct 8, 20:43
Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Wesley scores brace as Villa flatten Norwich
Aston Villa recorded their first win on the road this season in emphatic fashion at Carrow Road.
Oct 7, 11:55
Burnley's Nick Pope pictured on August 25, 2019
Nick Pope sets sights on England number one spot
The Burnley keeper hopes to eventually edge out Jordan Pickford as Gareth Southgate's first choice.
Oct 4, 09:17
Ben Mee in action for Burnley in pre-season in July 2019
Sean Dyche confused over Ben Mee's England snub
The Burnley defender has not been called up to represent the senior side.
Oct 4, 08:54
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


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