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Steven Gerrard will not have split loyalties when Aston Villa clash Liverpool
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has said he will have no split loyalties when his side come up against his former club Liverpool next month. The 41-year-old took over at Villa Park last week following the dismissal of Dean Smith. The Birmingham based side parted ways with Smith after a run of five league defeats left them 16th in the table. They identified the former England star as their number one target to take over and managed to secure his services after paying £2.5 million in compensation to Rangers. Now in his first in-depth interview after the appointment, Gerrard insisted that his focus is on achieving success even at the expense of his former team. He told VillaTV on being enquired on the buildup to his Anfield return: “I don’t think me or anyone ...
Steven Gerrard is Aston Villa’s first choice to become new manager
Aston Villa are currently without a manager after they sacked Dean Smith from his position last week. Smith was dismissed last Sunday after the Lions’ 1-0 defeat against Southampton. That was their fifth consecutive Premier League defeat under the English boss, which left them just two points above the relegation zone. The Birmingham based side lost Jack Grealish to Manchester City in the summer but they also managed to bring in Emi Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings. They made a good start to the 2021-22 season, claiming victories over Everton and Manchester United. But following their win at Old Trafford, their form dropped off dramatically as the Lions lost all their subsequent five matches in the top-flight. Smith was relieved of his duties at Villa...
Aston Villa set to hold talks with John Terry to replace Dean Smith
Aston Villa are set to hold talks with John Terry about becoming their new manager after they sacked Dean Smith last week, according to reports. The former Chelsea star worked under Smith as an assistant head coach until July 2021 when he departed Villa Park. However, as per Football Insider, the 40-year-old could return to the Lions as they are set to hold discussions with him over the coming days. Terry is said to have strong links with the club’s chief executive Christian Purslow who has been associated with Villa since August 2018. The Birmingham based club have also been linked with other candidates, including Steven Gerrard and Roberto Martinez. Martinez is currently serving as the manager of Belgium, having joined them in August 2016. The Spanish ...
Next Aston Villa manager: Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard linked
Aston Villa have recently sacked Dean Smith after a series of poor performances in the Premier League and the Premier League club are now looking to bring in a replacement soon. According to Rob Dorsett from Sky Sports, Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard are on the shortlist to replace Smith. – Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard on #avfc shortlist of poss candidates to replace Dean Smith– Villa expected to speak to at least 5 or 6 managers (or their reps) as they narrow down their search– Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand an outside chance, but one Villa will speak to — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) November 8, 2021 Smith helped Aston Villa to an 11th placed finish last season and the Premier League club strengthened their squad heavily during the ...
Southampton vs Aston Villa preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Aston Villa will look to get their season back on track with a win over Southampton in the Premier League this weekend. The two sides will meet on the 5th of November at 20:00 pm BST. Aston Villa are in dreadful form and the players will be under pressure to turn things around. Dean Smith’s future is in doubt because of the team’s recent performances and it will be interesting to see if the Villans can pick up a win here. Villa spent a lot of money at the start of the season but they are 15th in the league table. Meanwhile, Southampton have done well in their last three league outings and they will be looking to pick up a morale-boosting win here. The home side are unbeaten in their last three league matches. Southampton vs Aston Villa team news Jack Stephens is inj...
Aston Villa make informal contact with Paulo Fonseca to replace Smith
Dean Smith is currently under huge pressure at Aston Villa as the club is struggling in the Premier League. The Lions have lost their last four league matches and are currently in the 15th spot with just three points above the relegation zone. The English boss is said to be on borrowed time at Villa Park as they are exploring new candidates to replace him. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the Birmingham based side have made informal contact with Paulo Fonseca who was previously the manager at Roma. Smith’s side have lost six matches so far this campaign, with their last weekend’s 4-1 defeat coming against West Ham at Villa Park. They now will visit Southampton on Friday before the start of the international break. Fonsec...
Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Arsenal will look to continue their impressive run of form with a win over Aston Villa in the Premier League this week. The two sides will meet on the 22nd of October at 20:00 pm BST. The Gunners have picked up form after a poor start and they are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Villa are 13th in the league table after two back to back defeats. Arsenal vs Aston Villa team news Granit Xhaka is sidelined with an injury for Arsenal. Villa are set to be without Trezeguet. Arsenal possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Smith Rowe; Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Martinez; Konsa, Mings, Hause; Cash, Luiz, Sanson, McGinn, Targett; Watkins, Ings Arsenal vs Asto...
Aston Villa want £18m for Roma target El Ghazi
Roma are reportedly interested to sign Anwar El Ghazi who is currently on the books of Aston Villa. The Serie A side held talks with the Lions in the summer over a deal for the 26-year-old. However, the two clubs couldn’t reach an agreement. Jose Mourinho’s side are still said to be keen on the talented winger and will be eyeing a move in the January transfer window. As per a report from Football Insider, Villa are willing to let the Dutch footballer leave if they receive an offer of £18 million. Anwar El Ghazi joined the English club from Lille in the summer of 2018, initially on a loan deal that was later made permanent. Since his arrival at Villa Park, he has clocked up 112 appearances across all competitions, scoring 26 goals and creating 15 as...
Tottenham vs Aston Villa preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to get their stuttering campaign back on track when they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend. The two sides meet on Sunday at 14:00 pm BST. The Londoners have lost their last three league matches and they will be desperate to bounce back with a win here. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are coming into this game on the back of a morale-boosting win over Manchester United away from home. Tottenham vs Aston Villa team news Tottenham will be without the services of Ryan Sessegnon and Steven Bergwijn. Meanwhile, the visitors will be without Trezeguet, Keinan Davis, Morgan Sanson and Leon Bailey. Tottenham: Lloris; Emerson, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Lo Celso, Alli; Lucas, Kane, Son Aston Villa: Martinez; Mings, Hause, Konsa; Ca...
Bruno Fernandes: Gary Neville reacts to Manchester United midfielder’s apology
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty against Aston Villa at the weekend as the Red Devils were beaten at Old Trafford. The Portuguese international had the opportunity to level the score right at the end of the game but he ended up skying his spot-kick. Fernandes is usually lethal from the penalty spot and he has chipped in with several crucial strikes since joining the club from Sporting Lisbon. However, the 27-year-old let his side down at the weekend and Fernandes sent out an apology to the fans on social media after the game. No excuses for my penalty miss today. I’m my biggest critic but as always I’ll use it to drive me forward. More than my disappointment though, the team’s loss today is the most important. I’ll be ready next time. pic.twitter.com/tT...
Aston Villa’s Kortney Hause stun Manchester United with late winner
Manchester United suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa at Old Trafford after Bruno Fernandes failed to convert his spot-kick in injury time. The match looked to be heading for a draw after both teams failed to score a goal until the 88th minute. That was the point when defender Kortney Hause broke the deadlock through a brilliant near-post header. However, in a dramatic twist of events, the former Birmingham City player then gave away a penalty by handling Edinson Cavani’s header in extra time. The Red Devils had a brilliant opportunity to salvage a point but Fernandes blazed woefully over the target to hand the visitors three points. With this defeat, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have now slipped to fourth in the Premier League t...
Aston Villa vs Everton preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Aston and Everton will look to pick up the three points when the two sides meet in the Premier League on Saturday. The two sides meet at 17:30 pm BST on Saturday at Villa Park. Aston Villa host Everton in the Premier League this weekend and Dean Smith’s side will look to put their poor start to the season behind them and pick up a win at home. Meanwhile, the Toffees have been excellent under Rafael Benitez so far and no Premier League side has picked up more points than them. Aston Villa vs Everton team news The home side will be without the services of Trezeguet, Keinan Davis, Carney Chukwuemeka and Jaden Philogene-bidace due to injuries. Everton will be without the services of Fabian Delph and Dominic Calvert-Lewin due to injuries. Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Ta...
