Emiliano Martinez
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.
Dec 7, 09:05
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola sets two unwanted records in Aston Villa defeat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sets two unwanted records after his Citizens side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Dec 7, 00:13
Vibrant Aston Villa rise to third with deserved win over Manchester City
A sprightly Aston Villa add another twist to the Premier League title race with a merited 1-0 win over a meek Manchester City side at Villa Park.
Dec 6, 22:09
Ollie Watkins nets late equaliser to salvage point for Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins scores a 90th minute equaliser to salvage a point in Sunday's Premier League away clash with Bournemouth.
Dec 3, 16:04
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 1, 10:53
Unai Emery talks up development of Aston Villa squad after Legia Warsaw win
Unai Emery further talks up the development of his Aston Villa squad as a much-changed team record a 2-1 victory over group rivals Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League.
Nov 30, 23:52
Team News: Unai Emery rings Aston Villa changes for Legia Warsaw fixture
Unai Emery names a much-changed Aston Villa XI for Thursday's Europa Conference League tie with Legia Warsaw.
Nov 30, 18:54
Aston Villa move into fourth spot with narrow win over Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa move above Tottenham Hotspur into fourth position in the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 victory in North London.
Nov 26, 16:05
Argentina inflict first-ever home World Cup qualifying defeat on Brazil
A Nicolas Otamendi header sees Argentina inflict a first-ever home World Cup qualifying defeat on Brazil as the world champions record a famous 1-0 victory at the Maracana.
Nov 22, 07:50
Luis Diaz scores twice as Colombia beat Brazil, Uruguay end Argentina unbeaten run
Luis Diaz scores twice in front of his recently-released father to inspire Colombia to a famous 2-1 win over Brazil, while Uruguay end Argentina's long unbeaten run.
Nov 17, 08:56
How Argentina could line up against Uruguay
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Thursday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
Nov 14, 13:17
Preview: Argentina vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 13:09
Aston Villa continue excellent start with win over Fulham
Aston Villa move onto 25 points from 12 Premier League matches this season courtesy of a 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 12, 15:59
Erik ten Hag 'blocked Manchester United move for Emiliano Martinez'
Erik ten Hag reportedly blocked Manchester United from making a move for Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the summer transfer window,
Nov 11, 18:22
Preview: West Ham United vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 12:18
Diego Carlos, Ollie Watkins goals complete Villa comeback against AZ Alkmaar
Aston Villa are one step closer to the Europa Conference League knockout stages as goals from Diego Carlos and Ollie Watkins help the Villans to victory over AZ Alkmaar.
Nov 9, 21:57
Nottingham Forest shock Aston Villa to end winless run
Nottingham Forest end a six-game winless run in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over an off-colour Aston Villa at the City Ground.
Nov 5, 15:58
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 10:25
Preview: Luton Town vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 09:35
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: 'Bukayo Saka targeting future Ballon d'Or win'
Head coach Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has spoken about his desire to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
Nov 2, 09:18
Lionel Messi wins record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or
Inter Miami and Argentina attacker Lionel Messi wins a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the accolade.
Oct 30, 21:31
Aston Villa rise into top four with comfortable win over Luton Town
Aston Villa move into fourth position in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Luton Town at Villa Park.
Oct 29, 15:53
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe - the top five candidates for the 2023 Ballon d'Or
Ahead of Monday's 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the top five contenders for this year's prestigious accolade.
Oct 28, 11:39
Aston Villa outclass AZ Alkmaar to claim 4-1 win in the Europa Conference League
Aston Villa score two goals in each half to secure a 4-1 win over AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS Stadion in the Europa Conference League.
Oct 26, 19:42
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between AZ Alkmaar and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 24, 22:57
Douglas Luiz scores twice in impressive Aston Villa win over West Ham United
Douglas Luiz scores twice as Aston Villa record a 4-1 win over West Ham United in Sunday's Premier League clash at Villa Park.
Oct 22, 18:26
Preview: Aston Villa vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 08:10
How Argentina could line up against Paraguay
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.
Oct 11, 00:08
Tottenham Hotspur appoint Johan Lange as technical director
Tottenham Hotspur announce the appointment of former Aston Villa sporting director Johan Lange as their new technical director, effective from November 1.
Oct 9, 20:42
Chris Basham injury overshadows Fulham win over Sheffield United
Fulham return to victorious ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 triumph over winless Sheffield United in a game that is overshadowed by a horror injury to Chris Basham.
Oct 7, 17:09
Aston Villa secure last-gasp win against Zrinjski Mostar
Aston Villa net an added-time winner to overcome Zrinjski Mostar at Villa Park in the Europa Conference League.
Oct 5, 21:54
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 possible lineups.
Sep 28, 18:13
Watkins nets winner as Aston Villa squeeze past 10-man Chelsea
Ollie Watkins's second-half strike guides Aston Villa to a narrow 1-0 Premier League win over 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 24, 16:03
Preview: Legia Warsaw vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Legia Warsaw and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 12:15
Aston Villa extend their excellent home record with 3-1 win over Crystal Palace
Aston Villa extend their winning record at Villa Park with a comeback victory over Crystal Palace.
Sep 16, 17:26
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 10:44
How Argentina could line up against Bolivia
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup qualifying clash against Bolivia.
Sep 11, 02:11
England trio up for Ballon d'Or, four Lionesses nominated for women's prize
Three England men's players receive nominations for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award, while four England Women's players are in contention to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin.
Sep 6, 21:28
Premier League Team of the Week - Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Son Heung-min
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Son Heung-min.
Sep 3, 23:58
Liverpool swat aside Aston Villa with comfortable 3-0 victory
Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah help Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
Sep 3, 15:55
