Dean Smith hopes Anwar El Ghazi's confidence is boosted by Wolves winner
Anwar El Ghazi scored a last-minute penalty after coming off the bench.
Dec 15, 14:04
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 10:22
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith proud of Jack Grealish following England exploits
The midfielder received rave reviews for his three appearances for England over the last week.
Nov 20, 09:21
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and form guide.
Nov 19, 14:18
Preview: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 6, 11:30
Southampton receive Danny Ings injury boost
The striker was hurt in a challenge from Aston Villa substitute Trezeguet during Sunday's Premier League match.
Nov 2, 12:41
Ralph Hasenhuttl concerned as Danny Ings prepares to undergo scan on injured knee
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals that Danny Ings will undergo a scan on his injured knee on Monday.
Nov 1, 19:35
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton, including predictions and team news.
Oct 30, 17:05
Patrick Bamford hits hat-trick as Leeds end Aston Villa's winning start
Patrick Bamford is on six goals for the season after Leeds inflicted Villa's first Premier League loss.
Oct 23, 22:14
Premier League Team of the Week - Ollie Watkins, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for a remarkable gameweek four, including hat-trick hero Ollie Watkins, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
Oct 5, 09:39
Brendan Rodgers: 'Pain of losing to Villa can help Leicester'
The Foxes lost to a stoppage-tie goal in a two-legged semi-final against Aston Villa.
Sep 22, 15:58
Promoted sides stick to familiar formula on opening Premier League weekend
Leeds named the only new arrival, defender Robin Koch, in their starting line-up.
Sep 15, 16:40
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
Egypt expect Mohamed Salah to play at Tokyo Olympics next year
Egypt Olympic football boss Shawky Gharib reveals that he plans to "put all the pressure on Liverpool" to allow Mohamed Salah to take part in the Tokyo Games next year.
Jul 30, 14:09
Preview: West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League showdown between West Ham and relegation-threatened Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 21:46
How Arsenal could line up against Watford
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Watford at the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 24, 13:04
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for the penultimate gameweek of the season, including Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jul 23, 13:03
Granit Xhaka questions Arsenal mentality after Aston Villa defeat
The Gunners will finish outside of the top six for the first time since 1995.
Jul 22, 11:55
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 14, 14:30
Premier League Team of the Week - Michail Antonio, Raheem Sterling, Anthony Martial
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 35, including four-goal Michail Antonio and hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling.
Jul 14, 13:28
Preview: Everton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 14, 11:22
Dean Smith hails Trezeguet after brace against Crystal Palace
Trezeguet's first double in England clinched Villa's first win in 11 games and put them within four points of safety with three games left.
Jul 12, 19:56
Trezeguet nets brace as Aston Villa keep survival hopes alive
Dean Smith's side are four points from safety with three games remaining.
Jul 12, 16:40
Liverpool crowned champions: Five key games in title-winning campaign
Sports Mole looks back at five of the key matches during Liverpool's 2019-20 title-winning campaign.
Jun 25, 22:18
Ahmed Elmohamady earns Aston Villa point at Newcastle
Magpies boss Steve Bruce has signed the Egyptian for three different clubs.
Jun 24, 20:25
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jan Vertonghen, Yannick Bolasie
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 10, 07:57
Newcastle United join race for Aston Villa winger Trezeguet?
Newcastle United allegedly become the latest club to consider a move for Aston Villa winger Trezeguet ahead of the next transfer window.
Apr 9, 19:42
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
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Fabian Ruiz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 25, 06:57
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet 'agrees Besiktas move'
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet reportedly agrees a deal in principle to join Besiktas this summer, despite having only arrived at the Premier League club last year.
Mar 24, 21:44
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Alexis Sanchez, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 16, 06:57
Besiktas keen on Aston Villa winger Trezeguet?
Besiktas are reportedly ready to prioritise the signing of Aston Villa winger Trezeguet during the next transfer window.
Mar 15, 13:42
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 7, 17:12
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as they look for their first trophy since 1996.
Feb 28, 21:45
Shane Long scores as Saints deepen Villa's troubles
Dean Smith's side did not muster a single shot on target.
Feb 22, 17:11
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
Kortney Hause admits Aston Villa resorted to the "dirty side of the game"
Villa beat Leicester 2-1 in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park on Tuesday night to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Jan 29, 23:13
FA investigate Villa pitch invasion
Thousands of Villa fans invaded the pitch following the club's dramatic win over Leicester.
Jan 29, 19:56
