Villa sack Gerrard after stuttering start to season

Aston Villa have sacked boss Steven Gerrard after a disappointing start to the Premier League season.

The ex-Rangers manager leaves Villa Park after just 11 months in charge with the West Midlanders sitting 16th in the top flight.

Despite being backed in the transfer market, the Villans have only won twice in 10 league games so far this campaign.

Last Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea has proven the final straw ahead of crucial games against Fulham and Brentford.

A club spokesman said: “We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.”