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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

Steven Gerrard 'kicked every ball' as he began his Aston Villa reign with a vital 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday.

Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings scored in the final six minutes to secure victory and end a run of five successive defeats in the Premier League.

Sportsmail’s TOM COLLOMOSSE was on hand to run the rule over the start of the Gerrard revolution at Villa Park.

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard roared at the crowd afteru00a0Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard roared at the crowd after Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock

Tactics

Gerrard started with the 4-3-3 that he favoured last season as he guided Rangers to the Scottish title, helping them end Celtic’s dream of winning 10 in a row.