Dean Smith issues rallying cry to Aston Villa ahead of Arsenal game
Villa have slipped to ninth in the Premier League after a poor run.
Feb 5, 12:22
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 4, 10:35
Team News: Jesse Lingard in line for West Ham debut against Aston Villa
Jesse Lingard is set to be part of David Moyes' travelling squad at Villa Park.
Feb 2, 12:37
Dean Smith: 'Ross Barkley is only getting started'
The on-loan Chelsea midfielder scored the winner at Southampton on Saturday night.
Feb 2, 12:32
Preview: Palmeiras vs. Santos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Copa Libertadores clash between Palmeiras and Santos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 20:01
Dean Smith: 'Ollie Watkins was under no pressure to score goals'
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought by scoring against Newcastle on Saturday.
Jan 26, 12:24
Team News: John McGinn suspended for Aston Villa's clash with Newcastle
Magpies forward Allan Saint-Maximin is back in the squad for the trip to Villa Park.
Jan 22, 13:19
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 21, 12:40
Aston Villa 'interested in Marseille's Morgan Sanson'
Midfielder Morgan Sanson has been at Marseille since 2017.
Jan 18, 20:50
Preview: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 13:15
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 11:37
Preview: River Plate vs. Palmeiras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Libertadores clash between River Plate and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 20:10
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 11:22
Team News: Sam Allardyce without Matheus Pereira for first match in charge of West Brom
The Brazilian winger completes a three-match ban.
Dec 18, 11:52
Team News: Aston Villa's Ross Barkley unavailable for Wolves trip
Raul Jimenez returned to watch his teammates train this week after surgery.
Dec 11, 14:52
Dean Smith hopes Aston Villa can replicate Leicester and Wolves' success
Villa play Wanderers on Saturday.
Dec 11, 13:29
Dean Smith provides positive update on Ross Barkley injury
Ross Barkley joined Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Nov 28, 12:58
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
Dean Smith pleased with Aston Villa's start despite recent defeats
Villa go to Arsenal on Sunday aiming to get back to winning ways.
Nov 6, 11:59
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
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 21, 12:58
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 16, 11:45
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and champions Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 20:38
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
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 13:41
Team News: Emiliano Martinez in line for Aston Villa debut against Sheffield United
Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal.
Sep 19, 12:28
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
Preview: Burton Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup second-round tie between Burton Albion and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 13, 20:27
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
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
Team News: Jarrod Bowen facing fitness test ahead of Villa clash
Bowen was forced off at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Jul 24, 12:53
Team News: Kortney Hause set to return for Aston Villa, Arsenal without Shkodran Mustafi
Hause has been absent with a rib injury but is back in the fold.
Jul 20, 14:17
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 19, 16:50
Dean Smith wants Aston Villa to increase pressure on relegation rivals
Villa are four points from safety with three games left.
Jul 15, 12:24
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
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 10, 15:21
Team News: Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings both fit for Aston Villa's clash with Manchester United
Tyrone Mings took a knock to his calf in Sunday's defeat at Liverpool while Jack Grealish was also struggling with tight calves.
Jul 8, 13:30
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 7, 11:39
Team News: Dejan Lovren still doubtful as Liverpool host Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp has just two fit centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
Jul 3, 19:56
Preview: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between champions Liverpool and relegation-threatened Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 3, 17:40
