Glenn Whelan among eight players released by Aston Villa
Manager Dean Smith begins squad overhaul after promotion to the Premier League
Manager Dean Smith begins squad overhaul after promotion to the Premier League
Marcelo Bielsa’s side go back on top of Championship after thrilling encounter
Goalless draw with Middlesbrough sets up a play-off final date with Fulham at Wembley
125th derby full of usual intensity but neither side have the quality to win it at St Andrew’s
Seven games that suggest a slip-up by Martin O’Neill’s men is entirely possible
Manchester United weather a late storm to confirm Villa’s inevitable top flight departure
Brad Guzan’s first half heroics in vain as Spurs ease past doomed Aston Villa
Defeat to Stoke leaves Villa eight points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table
First-half goals from Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey complete great week for Gunners
Striker returns from suspension to bring positive end to stormy week for Mourinho
Rudy Gestede’s Villa double kept pressure on until the end at Anfield
Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa side are without a Premier League win since the opening day
Body of Conall Kerrigan (25) from Claudy was found in Bank Place area of the city
Republic of Ireland’s hopes of reaching finals hang by thread after disappointing draw
Ireland’s quality and clarity of purpose swallowed by intensity of second half
Arsene Wenger’s side defend their crown with stunning display at Wembley
All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Louis van Gaal’s direct style secures crucial fifth straight win in battle for fourth
Lee Casciaro grabs Gibraltar’s first international goal at Hampden Park
Jose Mourinho secures his first win at Villa Park as blues stretch gap at the top of the table
Young Spaniard Carles Gil inspires Paul Lambert’s side at Villa Park
Goals from Borini and Lambert see Reds stretch unbeaten run to eight games
Leicester and Burnley pick up vital victories, Pardew and Pulis both off to winning Premier League starts
Newcastle and Burnley in six-goal thriller; Alan Pardew watches Palace stalemate
Manager left frustrated as side fail to take advantage of sending off
Ten-man Aston Villa had taken the lead through a stunning goal from Christian Benteke
Villa are now five games unbeaten following the comeback victory at home on Sunday
Stoke City full back Phil Bardsley is doubtful for game in Glasgow with groin injury
Ireland full-back nets on his return from injury, James McCarthy and Ross Barkley also started
Scotland fullback will take encouragement from 2-2 in Poland ahead of Ireland game next month
Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero score late goals for champions to break home resistance
Gabriel Agbonlahor bundles home winner to keep up great start for Paul Lambert’s side
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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