Steven Gerrard

Premier League: Steven Gerrard sacked after Aston Villa defeat, Leicester City boost survival bid

Having won just two matches this season, Aston Villa are above the relegation zone only due to their slight goals scored advantage over Wolves.

Steven Gerrard says seniors 'lacked quality' in Aston Villa's preseason friendly against Brisbane Roar

Villa started with first-team regulars including Philippe Coutinho but they struggled for fluency in the city of Townsville, before a late strike from 20-year-old Cameron Archer maintained their unbeaten pre-season.

Premier League: Aston Villa sign Lucas Digne from Everton

The left-back is manager Steven Gerrard's second signing in the January transfer window after Philippe Coutinho's loan arrival from Barcelona.

Premier League: Philippe Coutinho joins Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona

The 29-year-old Brazil international moved to the Nou Camp from Liverpool in 2018 in a £142 million ($192 million) deal but struggled to establish himself and spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Bayern Munich.

Premier League: Steven Gerrard credits players for Aston Villa's revival

Since Gerrard's arrival at Villa Park, the club have climbed from 16th to 10th and will be bidding for a fifth win in seven league games when they are at home to Chelsea on Sunday.

Premier League: Spiralling coronavirus crisis leaves managers jittery

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard revealed his 'constant paranoia' over the medical status of his players after the coronavirus crisis forced a glut of Premier League postponements.

Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would 'love' to have Steven Gerrard as his successor

Gerrard, who joined Villa last month after three-and-a-half years as Rangers manager, has been tipped as Klopp's successor when the German's contract expires in 2024.

Premier League: Salah's penalty spoils Gerrard's Anfield return as Liverpool, City and Chelsea script wins

Gerrard was given a subdued reception at Anfield as the former Liverpool captain faced his old side for the first time in his playing or coaching career.

European football matchday: Steven Gerrard returns to Anfield; Robert Lewandowski eyes record

The Premier League's top teams are all in action with the feature attraction being Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield as manager of Aston Villa.

Premier League: Mikel Arteta seeks clarity over COVID-19 rules as clubs go on alert

Sunday's match between Brighton and Tottenham is also off as fears rise over the potential impact of the surging Omicron variant on the English top-flight.