Steven Gerrard had the edge over Patrick Vieira as a player. It has continued in Premier League management.
In this first touchline tussle of the two top-flight greats, Gerrard came out on top to continue his winning start in charge of Villa.
Seven times he got the better of Vieira when they met as player, the Frenchman victorious in just three of their 13 meetings.
A rare goal from Matt Targett and sumptuous second from John McGinn made it 1-0 to Gerrard against Vieira now they have moved on to become bosses.