Ollie Watkins
Team News: Unai Emery makes four changes to Aston Villa XI for Ajax game
Unai Emery makes four changes to his Aston Villa XI for Thursday's Europa Conference League fixture against Ajax.
Mar 14, 18:51
Jarrad Branthwaite called up to England squad, Kalvin Phillips dropped
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon are included in the England squad for March's friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.
Mar 14, 14:00
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Aston Villa and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 12, 18:47
Tottenham Hotspur thump 10-man Aston Villa in crucial top-four battle at Villa Park
Tottenham Hotspur record a 4-0 victory over 10-man Aston Villa in Sunday afternoon's top-four Premier League contest at Villa Park.
Mar 10, 14:57
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Mar 8, 18:09
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 predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 8, 10:36
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 10:33
Preview: Ajax vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Ajax and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 11:45
Premier League Team of the Week - Phil Foden, Kai Havertz, Cristian Romero
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 27, including Phil Foden, Kai Havertz and Cristian Romero.
Mar 5, 08:00
Pep Guardiola labels Phil Foden the best player in Premier League after Manchester derby brace
Pep Guardiola labels Phil Foden as the best player in the Premier League after the attacker scored twice in Manchester City's 3-1 win over rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 3, 19:22
Lucas Digne breaks Luton Town hearts with last-gasp winner for Aston Villa
Lucas Digne scores an 89th-minute winner as Aston Villa record a 3-2 victory over Luton Town in Saturday's Premier League clash at Kenilworth Road.
Mar 2, 19:33
Preview: Luton Town vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 10:52
Premier League Team of the Week - Virgil van Dijk, Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 26, including Virgil van Dijk, Phil Foden and Jarrod Bowen.
Feb 27, 09:33
Aston Villa outclass Nottingham Forest in a six-goal thriller to stay in top four
A brace from Douglas Luiz in between goals from Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey saw Aston Villa run out 4-2 winners against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park this afternoon.
Feb 24, 17:00
Preview: Manchester United vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 12:53
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 10:20
Premier League Team of the Week - Bukayo Saka, Rasmus Hojlund, Axel Disasi
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 25, including Bukayo Saka, Rasmus Hojlund and Axel Disasi.
Feb 20, 09:21
Arsenal 'preparing summer bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins'
Arsenal are reportedly drawing up plans to make a summer bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who could cost in excess of £85m.
Feb 19, 18:43
Ollie Watkins hits brace in narrow Aston Villa win at Fulham
Ollie Watkins scores a brace to hand Aston Villa a much-needed 2-1 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 17, 17:00
Manchester United close gap on Aston Villa thanks to Scott McTominay winner
Scott McTominay powers home an 86th-minute header as Manchester United overcome Aston Villa 2-1 to close the gap on the Lions in the Premier League table.
Feb 11, 18:28
Preview: Luton Town vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 11:17
Premier League Team of the Week - Phil Foden, Richarlison, Kieran Trippier
Sports Mole picks its Premier League Team of the Week, including Phil Foden, Richarlison and Kieran Trippier.
Feb 6, 09:16
Five-star Aston Villa thump Sheffield United at Bramall Lane
Aston Villa return to fourth position in the Premier League table courtesy of a 5-0 win over struggling Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Feb 3, 19:28
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 13:01
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 11:13
Fabian Schar nets brace as Newcastle United sink Aston Villa
Fabian Schar scores a first-half brace to lead Newcastle United to a 3-1 away victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Jan 30, 22:15
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 28, 09:06
Chelsea 'still considering bid for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran'
Chelsea are reportedly still contemplating whether to launch a formal approach for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran before the end of the January transfer window.
Jan 24, 21:11
Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 11:08
Transfer rumours: Dan Gore to leave Manchester United, Jhon Duran to West Ham, Jonny to PAOK
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Manchester United's Dan Gore to Port Vale, Jhon Duran to West Ham United and Jonny Castro to PAOK.
Jan 22, 14:12
Chelsea 'discuss possible bid for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran'
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to make a surprise approach for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran before the end of the month.
Jan 15, 15:29
Preview: Everton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 10:35
Transfer roundup: Aston Villa consider Jhon Duran bids, Wolves set Jonny price, Bournemouth want Oscar Zambrano
Sports Mole rounds up the latest January transfer rumours, including Aston Villa being open to offers for Jhon Duran and Bournemouth joining the race for Oscar Zambrano.
Jan 6, 09:49
Transfer rumours: Fikayo Tomori to Bayern Munich, Jhon Duran to AC Milan, Finn Azaz to Middlesbrough
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest January transfer rumours, including Fikayo Tomori to Bayern Munich, Jhon Duran to AC Milan and Finn Azaz to Middlesbrough.
Jan 4, 08:35
Aston Villa claim dramatic win over Burnley to go second in Premier League
Douglas Luiz stepped up to score a late penalty to secure a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley, sending the Villans to second place in the Premier League, level with Liverpool.
Dec 30, 17:05
Rasmus Hojlund's first Premier League goal completes Manchester United comeback
Rasmus Hojlund scores his first Premier League goal as Manchester United produce a remarkable comeback to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Dec 26, 22:00
Preview: Brentford vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 26, 11:50
Aston Villa considering January bid for Timo Werner?
Aston Villa are allegedly contemplating whether to launch a January approach for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.
Dec 23, 09:26
Aston Villa miss chance to go top as Sheffield United earn draw at Villa Park
Aston Villa miss the chance to go top of the Premier League table, as Sheffield United hold Unai Emery's side to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park.
Dec 22, 21:59
Tottenham, Aston Villa, Brighton 'make contact with Juventus' Samuel Iling-Junior'
Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly make contact with Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 20, 19:04
