- Bernardo Silva is the best player in the Premier League, says Pep Guardiola after midfielder scores stunner in record-breaking 150th Premier League victory for Manchester City boss
- Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard can handle the pressure and step into Jack Grealish's shoes
- LAFC to interview former Mexico boss Juan Carlos Osorio - source
- Everton vs Liverpool LIVE: Reds aim to pile more misery on rivals and former boss Rafa Benitez in Merseyside derby, while title rivals Manchester City visit Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa
- Gerrard and Guardiola go head-to-head in the dugout for the first time tonight... the Liverpool legend had the edge in a memorable UEFA Cup semi-final win over Barcelona in their last meeting on the pitch in 2001 - when the City boss snubbed his handshake
- Aston Villa fans brand club's tweet welcoming back £100m hero Jack Grealish ahead of his return with Man City as 'out of touch', 'shocking' and 'terrible' as they deem it too friendly to an opposition player
- Jack Grealish says he '100%' wants to return to Aston Villa one day and admits he cried while saying his goodbyes... as Man City's £100m record signing insists he will NOT celebrate against his boyhood club
- Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists he was involved in decision to sign Saul Niguez and the midfielder's lack of action since joining on-loan from Atletico Madrid is down to 'needing time to adapt'
- Papa John's Trophy: Rotherham United through to last 16 on penalties
- Steven Gerrard has laser focus — and now Aston Villa do too! The former Rangers boss guided his side to victory over Crystal Palace but refused to celebrate until the final whistle
- Brentford boss Thomas Frank speaks up for managers as he urges clubs' chairmen to stop the sacking frenzy and look to Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger's dynasties instead but insists he has proven himself with the Bees
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa: Palace need to work on defending set-pieces - Patrick Vieira
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard continues perfect start to life as Premier League manager as visitors win second consecutive game
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa: Villa secure victory at Selhurst Park
- Crystal Palace v Aston Villa
- World Cup 2022: Karim Adeyemi, Antony, Yeremi among U21 stars who could shine in Qatar
- Man United manager search: Sir Alex Ferguson to have no role in finding Solskjaer successor - sources
- Hammered at home by Tottenham, embarrassed in Europe, his 'darkest day' against Liverpool - and the Watford defeat that ended it all... the games that killed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign at Manchester United
- REPORT CARD: A 4-3-3 that bears similarities to Klopp's Liverpool, proof Watkins and Ings can thrive together and defensively he has plugged the gaps... it's early days but things look good for Gerrard at Villa
- Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton: 'If anyone doubts me watch me after those goals', says Steven Gerrard
- Steven Gerrard says 'he can't be any more proud of the players' after beginning Aston Villa reign with 'big' victory over Brighton
- Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton: Steven Gerrard says Villa off to a 'perfect start'
- Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton: Villa off to a 'perfect start' says Steven Gerrard
- Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton: Steven Gerrard gets off to a winning start as Villa boss, with Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings netting late in Premier League clash to end five-match losing streak
- Back in the big time! Steven Gerrard is treated to a warm welcome from Aston Villa fans ahead of his first Premier League match in charge against Brighton... as Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt watches on at Villa Park
- Back in the Premier League! Suave Steven Gerrard is treated to a warm welcome from Aston Villa fans ahead of his first game in charge against Brighton... and Liverpool icon cuts a vocal figure on his top-flight return
- Steven Gerrard set to implement his 'unit coaches' system from Rangers in Aston Villa overhaul as coaches Gary McAllister, Tom Culshaw and Michael Beale prepare to be allocated players
- MICAH RICHARDS: Steven Gerrard is a 'Special One' both on and off the pitch... his standards never drop and Aston Villa's players better not let their new manager down
- Michael Beale, Steven Gerrard's lieutenant, began his career teaching kids to play futsal but is now key to success at Aston Villa - hard-working and passionate, he is one of the most highly rated coaches in the game
- Aston Villa v Brighton & Hove Albion
- How will Premier League's three new managers fare?
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- Jurgen Klopp reveals he will watch Aston Villa a lot more now Steven Gerrard is manager there but admits 'sentiments have to be put aside' when Liverpool welcomes back its club legend and his team on December 11
- BREAKING NEWS: Giovanni Van Bronckhorst confirmed as Rangers' new manager following Steven Gerrard's exit to Aston Villa
- Aston Villa job is not a stepping stone to Liverpool - Gerrard
- Steven Gerrard says it is 'unfair' to call Aston Villa 'stepping stone' to Liverpool job
- Chris Wilder will make Wales left back Neil Taylor his first Middlesbrough signing since replacing Neil Warnock at the helm with the free agent joining on a short-term deal until January
- Football's battle with dementia: Rotherham legend John Breckin leads the way
- Aston Villa stopper Emi Martinez plans to become the best goalkeeper in the WORLD - as his coach reveals Argentina star has set daily targets to help turn fortunes around under new boss Steven Gerrard
- New Norwich manager Dean Smith is set to bring midfielder Todd Cantwell back in from the cold at Carrow Road as the Canaries boss plots their fight against the Premier League drop
- Rangers: Steven Gerrard says his head is held high after Aston Villa exit
- Norwich City fans react to Dean Smith appointment
- Like what you see, Stevie? Gerrard takes charge of his FIRST training session as Aston Villa's new boss - as he prepares for Premier League managerial bow against Brighton
- Jermain Defoe is announced as part of four-man caretaker team as Rangers continue search for Steven Gerrard's successor... with Giovanni van Bronckhorst leading the way after holding talks with chiefs in London
- Premier League closes in on record-breaking television rights deal in the United States
- Dean Smith will make Premier League history as the first manager to take charge of successive games against the SAME opponent... with Norwich dugout debut coming against Southampton - where defeat got him the sack by Aston Villa
- Dean Smith is officially unveiled as Norwich City's new head coach with former Aston Villa boss signing two-and-a-half-year deal just eight days after leaving his boyhood club
- Dean Smith is officially unveiled as Norwich City's new head coach with former Aston Villa boss signing two-and-a-half-year deal just eight days after leaving his boyhood club
- Aston Villa: Michael Beale - meet the man behind Steven Gerrard's success
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst is pictured in London for crunch talks with Rangers chiefs over replacing Steven Gerrard in the Ibrox dugout - with betting suspended on the Dutchman taking charge
- New Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard 'ready to raid former club Rangers for forward Ryan Kent after making the former Liverpool starlet his top January target'
- Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard confirms coaching staff with Gary McAllister as assistant
- 'It's a dream come true': Aston Villa star Matty Cash thrilled to finally make his international debut with sub appearance for Poland in a 4-1 win over Andorra
- Dean Smith is officially offered the Norwich City head coach job just SIX days following his Aston Villa exit - with boss earmarked as sacked Daniel Farke's replacement after impressing Carrow Road chiefs
- 'It's a dream come true': Aston Villa's Matty Cash left over the moon after making his Poland debut in a 4-1 win over Andorra
- Harry Kane's England hat-trick a timely reminder of what the striker can do
- Andorra 1-4 Poland: Matty Cash makes debut as Robert Lewandowski scores twice in win
- BREAKING NEWS: Frank Lampard tells Norwich he is dropping OUT of the running to be their new manager, with former Chelsea boss no longer wanting to be considered... leaving Dean Smith as favourite
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst the leading candidate to replace Steven Gerrard at Rangers as he prepares to open talks with the club... having previously described the possibility of managing Ibrox giants as 'a huge honour'
- Gareth Southgate expresses delight in seeing Steven Gerrard and Eddie Howe bag Premier League jobs with England boss keen for a fellow homegrown manager to succeed him
- Steven Gerrard transformed Rangers and at Aston Villa he is ready to waken another sleeping giant
- Steven Gerrard: Gareth Southgate says new Aston Villa boss 'always had great drive'
- Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa is the perfect fit, but Newcastle blew their chance of appointing him
- Rangers have been ready to move on from Steven Gerrard since he began complaining about a lack of transfer funds... but he'll always be remembered at Ibrox for ending their title drought
- Reaction to Gerrard's appointment, plus Southgate news conference
- 'I wonder if is Jamie Carragher is gonna protect Steven Gerrard like Gary Neville protects Solskjaer...': Micah Richards aims gentle dig at his fellow Sky Sports pundits after Liverpool legend was appointed Aston Villa manager
- Steven Gerrard hopes Rangers fans can 'accept' his decision to leave for Aston Villa
- 'I hope in time you can understand and accept my decision to move on': Steven Gerrard shares 'heartfelt' Instagram post to Rangers supporters, saying winning the club's 55th Scottish title 'will always hold a special place in my heart'
- Steven Gerrard's emotional return to Anfield set to NOT be televised... with December 11 clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa not chosen for coverage by Sky or BT (but fans will be treated to Brentford-Watford instead!)
- 'Do I look happy?!': Chris Sutton mocks Steven Gerrard for leaving Rangers for Aston Villa, having told an interviewer 'don't ask silly questions' when asked whether he would stay - just last month!
- Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa name Rangers boss as new manager
- 'Rangers would fit Aston Villa in their back pocket!': Celtic legend John Hartson claims Steven Gerrard is joining a SMALLER club and questions why he hasn't shown 'a bit more loyalty' after being given his big break at Ibrox
- Steven Gerrard scored more against Aston Villa than anyone else - now he could be manager
- Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa step up pursuit of Rangers manager
- Aston Villa could appoint Steven Gerrard as their new manager by the end of the week - with Gary McAllister and the rest of the Rangers coaching staff also set for the Midlands
- Aston Villa: Was Dean Smith's fate sealed by Jack Grealish's sale to Manchester City?
- Messi at PSG, Ronaldo at Man United: Two superstars, two huge summer moves. How is it going?
- Frank Lampard will be interested in the Aston Villa job, claims his uncle Harry Redknapp despite Steven Gerrard becoming their top target... as he admits he was 'disappointed' to see the club sack Dean Smith
- Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand rules himself OUT of Aston Villa job as he insists he is 'not going anywhere' and that he has 'only just started' with the national side
- Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard would be ideal for the Aston Villa job, says Paul Merson, with the two ex-England midfielders names in the frame to replace Dean Smith
- Should Steven Gerrard leave Rangers to become Aston Villa manager?
- Steven Gerrard: Rangers manager high on Aston Villa shortlist to replace Dean Smith
- Aston Villa will make an approach to Rangers to speak to Steven Gerrard over the vacant manager's job THIS WEEK after making him their No 1 target - with the Liverpool legend interested in listening to the proposal
- Steven Gerrard is the leading candidate to take over at Aston Villa, while Ralph Hasenhuttl has shown he can keep a club stable in the Premier League with Southampton... the runners and riders to replace sacked Dean Smith at Villa Park
- Dean Smith: Sacked Aston Villa boss believed he could have led club to top 10
- Steven Gerrard faces a 'difficult' decision over his Rangers future as taking the Aston Villa job 'would be a great move' for him, claims his former Liverpool pal Jamie Carragher
- Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham on different paths to Premier League's top four but will West Ham beat them all?
- MLS Cup playoffs set; NYCFC's Valentin Castellanos wins Golden Boot
- Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp blasts referee after loss: He hid behind VAR to make life easy
- Aston Villa place Rangers boss Steven Gerrard high on their list of managerial candidates after they axe Dean Smith... with Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl - who delivered the final blow on Friday - also admired
- Aston Villa SACK manager Dean Smith after Friday's defeat by Southampton leaves them 15th in the Premier League after five straight defeats
- Jack Grealish doesn't 'fit like a glove' at Man City yet and their fans might wonder if they should have signed Harry Kane instead... but time is on his side and Saturday's derby at Old Trafford is the perfect stage for him
- Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa: Ralph Hasenhuttl delighted with Southampton defensive display
- Emile Smith Rowe 'should be HAPPY' that people are 'questioning' Gareth Southgate over his England snub because 'it tells you the level he is playing at', insists Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
- Dean Smith: Aston Villa boss remaining calm as pressure mounts over poor form
- Liverpool's joyous win ensured Atletico Madrid couldn't play Anfield spoiler again
- Aston Villa are on the slide and it isn't all because they've lost Jack Grealish... Costly signings Bailey and Buendia have struggled to settle in, the defence are leaking too many goals and the midfield looks weak as the pressure mounts on Dean Smith
- Aston Villa make informal contact with Paulo Fonseca as club explore options, with boss Dean Smith on borrowed time following run of four defeats on the bounce
- Aaron Ramsdale could be England's No 1, two up front suits Manchester United AND Cristiano Ronaldo, while Graham Potter passes his audition for a big job... THINGS WE LEARNED from the Premier League weekend
- Aston Villa star Matty Cash receives his first call-up to the Poland squad after the right back switched allegiance from England last month ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary