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French defender Lucas Digne is Villa-bound.

Transfer latest: Villa to sign Digne, Wood set for Toon

Lucas Digne is due for a medical at Aston Villa after they struck a deal with Everton, while Burnley striker Chris Wood is set to undergo a medical at Newcastle United later today.

Soccer • 12 Jan 22

The German coach eventually withdrew Rashford late on at Old Trafford

Rangnick unsure as to why Rashford's form has dipped

Ralf Rangnick is unsure why Marcus Rashford is struggling to make an impact after the Manchester United forward toiled in Monday's narrow 1-0 FA Cup win against Aston Villa.

Soccer • 11 Jan 22

'I've analysed it properly and I don't get involved in some of the things that are said about opponents'

Gerrard: Recent United displays not as bad as suggested

Steven Gerrard says Ralf Rangnick needs time to put his stamp on Manchester United and insists Aston Villa are not under-estimating the size of their FA Cup task at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 09 Jan 22

Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho could be set to link up again

Gerrard dodges questions on 'special player' Coutinho

Steven Gerrard has described former Liverpool team-mate Philippe Coutinho as a "special footballer" while refusing to comment on speculation linking him with a January move to Aston Villa.

Soccer • 06 Jan 22

Gerrard to miss next two Villa games due to Covid

Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard will miss the club's next two Premier League games after testing positive for Covid-19, the club have announced.

Soccer • 25 Dec 21

On Monday, clubs opted to continue with the schedule

Players and managers to discuss Covid-19 issues

Premier League managers and players are due to meet on Thursday to discuss a host of coronavirus-related issues.

Premier League • 23 Dec 21

Gerrard has overseen four wins from six so far with Villa

Gerrard will welcome 'stick' from Chelsea fans

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is ready for "a little bit of stick" from Chelsea fans when the two sides meet at Villa Park on St Stephen's Day.

Soccer • 22 Dec 21

Covid vaccination is a 'question of loyalty' - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he has not yet decided whether the club will only sign players vaccinated against Covid-19 in the future, but added that vaccination is a "question of loyalty".

Soccer • 15 Dec 21

Ramsey stunner helps pile more misery on Norwich

A superb individual effort by midfielder Jacob Ramsey and a late Ollie Watkins goal gave Aston Villa a 2-0 win at bottom team Norwich City, as home manager Dean Smith suffered defeat against his former club.

Soccer • 14 Dec 21

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (left) and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on the touchline

Gerrard grateful for Anfield warmth but rues ref calls

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard admits he possibly could have been more ambitious on his return to Anfield but says he did not want to go "gung ho" and be on the end of a thrashing.

Soccer • 11 Dec 21

Gerrard has led his new club to three wins out of four in the league

Klopp: Inevitible that Gerrard will manage Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was a matter of time before former player Steven Gerrard would take charge of the Merseyside club, ahead of his return to Anfield as Aston Villa's head coach.

Soccer • 10 Dec 21

Steven Gerrard returns to Anfield this weekend

Gerrard only focused on taking victory from Anfield

Steven Gerrard admits he will be happy to give up his hero status at Liverpool on his return as Aston Villa manager.

Soccer • 10 Dec 21

Steven Gerrard (L) got the better of his former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

Gerrard demands more from revitalised Villa

Manager Steven Gerrard demanded more of improving Aston Villa despite a 2-1 comeback win over Leicester.

Soccer • 05 Dec 21

Ezri Konsa scored at the back post as Leicester's struggles at set-pieces proved costly again

Aston Villa move into top half with win over Leicester

Defender Ezri Konsa scored twice as Aston Villa came back from a goal down to beat Leicester City 2-1, rising above them to 10th spot in the Premier League table on goal difference after a pulsating encounter.

Soccer • 05 Dec 21

'He came in at Liverpool at a time when we needed someone like him in terms of a modern coach who was going to take us forward'

Gerrard heaps praise on 'top coach' Rodgers

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has spoken of his respect for Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of Sunday's midlands derby between the two clubs.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Kevin de Bruyne (R) is one of the players Pep Guardiola must plan without this week

Guardiola: Man City facing personnel 'emergency'

Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City could be facing an "emergency" as injuries, illness and suspensions cut into his squad.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Steven Gerrard started his Premier League managerial campaign with a win

Pride and relief for Gerrard after dream Villa start

Steven Gerrard admitted to feeling a mixture of pride and relief after two late goals got his managerial reign at Aston Villa off to a winning start.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Jurgen Klopp is contracted to be at Anfield until 2024

Klopp not dwelling on Liverpool future

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his time at the club is "far from being over" but is in no mood to discuss his long-term future.

Soccer • 19 Nov 21

Gerrard's first match in charge is at home to Brighton

Gerrard sets goal of getting Villa back into Europe

Steven Gerrard said becoming Aston Villa boss was "an opportunity I couldn't allow to pass me by".

Soccer • 18 Nov 21

'I wanted it to happen very quickly, because the opportunity was too big'

Gerrard admits Villa job was 'too big' to turn down

Steven Gerrard is relishing the challenge of resurrecting Aston Villa's Premier League fortunes as he prepares to take charge of the club for the first time against Brighton on Saturday.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Former Rangers' player Ally McCoist (left) and Kris Boyd (right) with Allan McGregor and Steven Gerrard

McCoist understands fan anger over Gerrard exit

Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist can understand the frustration and anger of supporters over the manner of Steven Gerrard's departure.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Steven Gerrard is the new Aston Villa manager

Steven Gerrard confirmed as new Aston Villa boss

Aston Villa have announced the appointment of Steven Gerrard as the club's new head coach.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Gerrard has been in charge of Rangers since 2018

Aston Villa closing in on Steven Gerrard appointment

Steven Gerrard is looking increasingly likely to be appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa in place of Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Steven Gerrard led Rangers to their first title in 10 years last season

Updated Carragher: Villa job might be too soon for Gerrard

Jamie Carragher can see the positives in a move to Aston Villa for Rangers boss Steven Gerrard but questions the timing of a departure from Ibrox.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Rangers played the majority of their 2020/21 title-winning season behind closed doors

Rangers accounts show £23.5m operating loss

The importance of potential Champions League football to Rangers was underlined by club accounts which showed a £23.5million operating loss for last season.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21