Mbwana Samatta
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish: 'Manchester City's winner was never a goal'
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish believes that Manchester City's second goal in the EFL Cup final should not have counted, as City defeated Dean Smith's side 2-1.
Mar 1, 23:32
Manchester City close in on Liverpool record with third successive League Cup
The Reds won the competition four times in a row from 1981-84.
Mar 1, 18:59
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: Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 14, 15:18
Tanzania becomes 100th nation with Premier League goalscorer
It was the second new nationality added to the list this season, after Cuba's Onel Hernandez netted for Norwich against October.
Feb 3, 12:18
Eddie Howe unconcerned by Ryan Fraser commitment
The Scotland international is out of contract in the summer.
Feb 2, 09:13
Eddie Howe talks up importance of Bournemouth win over Aston Villa
The Cherries hang on with 10 men to secure all three points.
Feb 1, 18:22
Ten-man Bournemouth hold on for crucial win over Aston Villa
The Cherries made it back-to-back league wins thanks to first-half goals from Philip Billing and Nathan Ake.
Feb 1, 17:10
Aston Villa 'turned down Odion Ighalo before Manchester United move'
Aston Villa reportedly rejected the chance to sign Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua 24 hours before the 30-year-old completed his loan move to Manchester United.
Feb 1, 00:05
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
Dean Smith hoping EFL Cup triumph will boost survival chances
Dean Smith will be the first Englishman since Harry Redknapp in 2009 to lead out a team for a League Cup final.
Jan 29, 12:39
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Milan Skriniar
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, January 28 during the January transfer window.
Jan 28, 11:07
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Florentin Pogba, Lee Bowyer, Alexis Sanchez
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 28, 06:57
Team News: Mbwana Samatta in line to make Villa debut in EFL Cup
Mbwana Samatta recently joined Villa in an £8.5million move from Belgian side Genk.
Jan 27, 21:52
Aston Villa make bid for Trabzonspor striker Daniel Sturridge?
Aston Villa reportedly make an approach for Trabzonspor striker Daniel Sturridge, despite the Englishman spending just half a season in Turkey.
Jan 27, 17:59
Smith hoping Samatta will hit ground running for Villa
Mbwana Samatta is poised to make his debut against Leicester in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Jan 27, 15:19
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Jan 26, 19:00
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Bruno Fernandes, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Rashford
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, January 21.
Jan 21, 11:07
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kyle Walker, Alex Telles, Christian Eriksen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 21, 06:57
Dean Smith full of praise for Watford skipper Troy Deeney ahead of PL clash
Troy Deeney has scored five goals in his past three matches against Villa.
Jan 20, 22:40
Dean Smith confirms Samatta deal almost done
Mbwana Samatta has scored 61 goals in 165 appearances for Genk.
Jan 20, 16:09
Team News: Villa without recognised striker for visit of resurgent Watford
Dean Smith's side were beaten 3-0 by Watford at Vicarage Road at the end of December.
Jan 20, 15:56
Dean Smith confident Pepe Reina can help Aston Villa avoid relegation
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has joined on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 22:49
Brendan Rodgers: 'Slimani to Villa probably too complicated'
Islam Slimani has scored seven goals in 13 Ligue 1 appearances on loan with Monaco.
Jan 17, 16:01
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Bruno Fernandes, Yan Couto
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, January 17.
Jan 17, 11:07
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Andreas Pereira, Christian Eriksen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 17, 06:57
Aston Villa 'closing in on Mbwana Samatta signing'
Villa are close to striking a deal for Genk forward Mbwana Samatta.
Jan 16, 14:54
Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - January 2020
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
Preview: Liverpool vs. Genk - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Champions League Group E clash between Liverpool and Genk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 17:51
In Pictures: Genk 1-4 Liverpool
Pictures of the key moments from Liverpool's comfortable 4-1 win at Genk in the Champions League.
Oct 23, 21:58
Preview: Genk vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Champions League fixture between Genk and Napoli.
Sep 30, 14:00
