Just five days on from the sacking of Dean Smith, this morning Aston Villa announced the appointment of Steven Gerrard as their new head coach. The former Liverpool captain joins Villa mid-season from a successful spell with Rangers, with Villa … Read More
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Premier League match report: Southampton score four at Villa Park
Ward-Prowse has a happy birthday James Ward-Prowse scored two free kicks in the first half on his 26th birthday as Southampton won 4-3 at Villa Park. The English midfielder also set up Jannik Vestergaard for the opening goal, while Danny Ings … Read More

Premier League round-up: Manchester clubs both win, Chelsea draw 3-3 and Villa win again
City edge past Arsenal Manchester City narrowly saw off Arsenal in a tight game at the Etihad to win 1-0. Raheem Sterling, who was the stand-in captain for City, finished from close range after Phil Foden’s shot was saved by … Read More

Premier League spotlight: Grealish running the show
Villa’s start Aston Villa have started their season with intent. Other than Everton, Dean Smith’s side are the only other unbeaten side in the Premier League. Villa have won all three league matches this season, and lie second in the … Read More