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Gerrard parts company with Saudi side Al Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard insists his spell in charge of Al Ettifaq was a positive experience after he and the club mutually agreed to part company.

Soccer • 30 Jan

Dominik Szoboszlai has had an impressive start to his Liverpool career

Szoboszlai flattered by comparisons with idol Gerrard

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is happy to be compared to Steven Gerrard but is determined to succeed at Anfield playing his own way.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Mason Greenwood is on his way out of Old Trafford

Gerrard denies report linking Saudi club with Greenwood

Manchester United have received interest in Mason Greenwood after the decision was taken for the homegrown forward to leave Old Trafford, it is understood.

Soccer • 23 Aug 23

Fabinho and Jordan Henderson could be on the move soon

No Saudi bids for Henderson or Fabinho yet

Speculation surrounding the future of Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho has not yet translated into actual bids for the players.

Soccer • 14 Jul 23

Steven Gerrard had a change of heart and has become the latest big name to join the Saudi league

'Family feeling' key to Gerrard's Saudi Arabia move

Steven Gerrard said a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side.

Soccer • 10 Jul 23

Steven Gerrard has been out of work since his dismissal by Aston Villa

Gerrard takes up Saudi Arabian club offer

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a two-year contract to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq.

Soccer • 03 Jul 23

Steven Gerrard was sacked by Aston Villa in October after 11 months in charge

Gerrard declines offer to manage in Saudi Pro League

Steven Gerrard has said that he had decided against taking up an offer to coach in Saudi Arabia, following reports the former Liverpool captain was considering an offer to become coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

Soccer • 20 Jun 23

Guardiola 'ashamed' over Gerrard comments

Pep Guardiola has apologised to Steven Gerrard after referencing the former Liverpool captain's notorious slip during a passionate defence of Manchester City against allegations of financial wrongdoing on Friday.

Soccer • 14 Feb 23

Klopp hails 'reaction I wanted' after Liverpool win

Jurgen Klopp has never doubted Liverpool's quality and was pleased by the way his side bounced back from their latest setback by overcoming in-form Napoli in the Champions League.

Soccer • 02 Nov 22

The ex-Arsenal boss led Villarreal to Europa League glory

Aston Villa appoint Emery as Gerrard's replacement

Aston Villa have appointed former Arsenal boss Unai Emery as the club's new head coach.

Soccer • 24 Oct 22

Villa move on from Gerrard era by hammering Brentford

Aston Villa made a resounding start to life after Steven Gerrard as a 15-minute blitz paved the way for a 4-0 win over Brentford at Villa Park.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Aston Villa sack Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard has been sacked as Aston Villa manager after Thursday night's 3-0 Premier League defeat to Fulham.

Soccer • 20 Oct 22

Under-fire Gerrard says he's enjoying the pressure

Under-fire Steven Gerrard insists he will front up to the challenge at Aston Villa he battles to steer them away from danger.

Soccer • 19 Oct 22

Gerrard is feeling the heat at Villa Park

Gerrard promises struggling Villa will turn the corner

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has vowed his misfiring side will improve.

Soccer • 14 Oct 22

Former Barcelona and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has failed to score or assist a goal in 10 games this season

Gerrard wants 'courage' from attackers after Keane jibe

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard was disappointed with his side's attacking display in their 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest last night and had no complaints with Roy Keane's damning assessment that his team had "no bottle".

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Gerrard: I hear and share Villa fans' frustration

Steven Gerrard insisted he understands the frustration of the Aston Villa supporters but vowed to turn around their form after a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham.

Soccer • 28 Aug 22

Pablo Fornals celebrates scoring West Ham's winner

West Ham win at Villa to pile pressure on Gerrard

Pablo Fornals' deflected second-half strike helped West Ham end their winless start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa.

Soccer • 28 Aug 22

Gerrard admits he has plenty to prove at Villa

Steven Gerrard admits he has to earn the right to create an Aston Villa legacy.

Soccer • 21 May 22

Premier League final day permutations

Come 5.45pm, matters will be settled across the Premier League, with the title, Champions League, Europa League and relegation matters all decided. Here's the permutations and possibilities ahead of a hectic afternoon of action.

Soccer • 22 May 22

Curtis Jones and Klopp applaud the travelling fans at Sr Mary's

Klopp praises collective as race goes to final furlong

Jurgen Klopp hailed his "Ferraris in the garage" after much-changed Liverpool took the Premier League title race to the final day of the season by coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1.

Soccer • 18 May 22

Coutinho makes Aston Villa switch permanent

Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent switch to Aston Villa from Barcelona in a deal the LaLiga giants announced was worth €20million.

Soccer • 12 May 22

Saka wasn't happy with all the tackling against Villa

Gerrard hits out at 'complainer' Saka after league loss

Steven Gerrard has warned Bukayo Saka he needs to toughen up after the Arsenal winger asked for more protection during the Gunners' victory over Aston Villa.

Soccer • 21 Mar 22

Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa side impressed in their 3-0 victory

Gerrard pleased with 'controlled' Villa victory

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard said "everyone delivered and I loved it" after his side dismantled Leeds in an impressive 3-0 Premier League win at Elland Road.

Soccer • 11 Mar 22

Former Liverpool team-mates Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho have reunited successfully at Aston Villa

Gerrard in no rush to make Coutinho switch permanent

Steven Gerrard says Aston Villa will not be rushed into firming up a permanent deal for Philippe Coutinho despite the Brazilian's increasingly impressive role in his side's surge up the Premier League table.

Soccer • 09 Mar 22

Philippe Coutinho is training with Aston Villa

Villa to 'unleash' Coutinho when time is right: Gerrard

Aston Villa may have to be patient to get the best out of new signing Philippe Coutinho, manager Steven Gerrard said, adding that he will "unleash" the midfielder when he is back to full fitness.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22