So it wasn’t the most convincing win we’d ever seen, and Villa gifted us the two goals, but this was one of those occasions where all that mattered was the result.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has told Jack Grealish to keep learning from Joe Cole how to avoid the glare of the spotlight.

There was a time, and a much simpler time it was too, when a superhero had what it took to save the world all on his own. 

Ian Dury said it best when he sang “the hope that springs eternal/springs right up your behind”.

Hull 2 Aston Villa 0

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 24 in the Premier League.

New Aston Villa signing Scott Sinclair was forced to question his desire to play football during his time in the wilderness at Manchester City.

Paul Lambert has hailed the impact of Carles Gil at Aston Villa and believes he can be their inspiration.

Aston Villa 2 Leicester 1

Burnley 1 Aston Villa 1

Manchester United made it three wins in a row for the first time in almost a year as Louis van Gaal’s men put Hull City to the sword with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho can build a Chelsea dynasty to rival Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United reign and become “the greatest manager of all time”, according to Harry Redknapp.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 5 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Tom Cleverley has revealed the prospect of working with Roy Keane played a key part in his decision to join Aston Villa from Manchester United.

Aston Villa are waiting to discover if their late move for Tom Cleverley has come off, Press Association Sport understands.

After the transfer window drew to a close on Monday night, we look at some of the best deals done this summer.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has named an unchanged XI for today’s Barclays Premier League home clash with Newcastle.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 2 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Aston Villa have announced the signing of French defender Aly Cissokho from Valencia, subject to international clearance.

Former England midfielder Joe Cole has joined Aston Villa on a free transfer, the club have announced.

Sergio Aguero returned as Manchester City looked to wrap up the Barclays Premier League title against West Ham.

West Ham United 0 Crystal Palace 1

Both Liverpool and West Ham have made changes to their defences as the Reds visited Upton Park, looking for a positive result to take them back to the Premier League summit.

Arsenal have Kieran Gibbs back in their first XI and record signing Mesut Ozil on the bench for the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

Club-record signing Mesut Ozil has been left out of the Arsenal squad for today’s Barclays Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.

This season’s Premier League is one of the most exciting we have witnessed in many years.

Jose Mourinho may have been holding a champagne flute to mark his birthday, but the Chelsea manager still doesn’t think he’ll be doing the same in May to celebrate the title.

West Ham 0 Manchester City 3

Manchester City subjected West Ham to another cruel beating as Manuel Pellegrini’s men cruised into the Capital One Cup final with a 9-0 aggregate victory.

Manchester City 6 West Ham United 0

Manchester City 6 West Ham 0

West Ham 3 West Brom 3

Modibo Maiga feels West Ham are close to finding out what has caused their poor form in recent weeks and believes an injection of confidence would also help.

West Ham 3 West Brom 3

Santi Cazorla was Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s only change for the London derby with West Ham.

Wayne Rooney returned to the Manchester United starting line-up for this afternoon’s encounter with West Ham at Old Trafford.

West Ham 0 Sunderland 0

West Ham 3 Fulham 0

West Ham 0 Aston Villa 0

Burnley 0 West Ham 2

Swansea 0 West Ham 0

Swansea 0 West Ham 0

West Ham 2 Everton 3

West Ham made one change for their Barclays Premier League clash with Everton by selecting Razvan Rat ahead of Guy Demel in defence.