Aston Villa are again without Danny Ings as they host Manchester City in the Premier League.England striker Ings has had a minor setback on an unspecified injury which kept him out of Saturday’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, and Villa boss Steven Gerrard says his recovery has been put on hold “for a few days”.Trezeguet (knee) and Bertrand Traore (thigh) remain out, with the former...Full Story »

Arsenal have enquired about the availability of Real Madrid star Isco. The Spain international is struggling for playing time under Carlo Ancelotti. Real don't want to extend Isco's contract - which expires in June 2022 - and Arsenal are hoping to seize on the opportunity. Spanish outlet La Razon says the Gunners have made contact with Real about signing the 29-year-old in January. Sevilla...Full Story »

Ancelotti confirmed that the Belgian will not be available Eden Hazard in action for Real Madrid. LALIGA Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Eden Hazard will not be at his disposal for Real Madrid's LaLiga Santander match against Sevilla at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The Belgium international has trained with the rest of his teammates after recovering from gastroenteritis, but he...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard knows Aston Villa have a lot more work to do but was delighted to watch his new team make it two wins from two since he took over following a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.Matt Targett fired the visitors ahead after 15 minutes in south London from Ashley Young’s corner and John McGinn wrapped up the points with a wonderful curled effort in the 86th minute.Pala...Full Story »

Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur will again be absent when Aston Villa visit Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday.The vice-captain’s recovery from a hamstring injury is being managed on a week-by-week basis and he will not feature this weekend.Nathan Ferguson is the only other first-team absentee and he is building up fitness following a near two-year spell out foll...Full Story »

Michael Carrick says Manchester United's win over Villarreal was for former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Carrick was placed in charge as interim manager against Villarreal after Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday. The Red Devils ran out 2-0 winners thanks to late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho, booking their place in the Champions League last-16 phase. Speaking after the game, C...Full Story »

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United’s players showed their character as they delivered a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first game since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking on Sunday.Late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho – his first in a Manchester United shirt – sent United into the last 16 of the Champions League and lifted the mood after a dismal few wee...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered yet another critical late Champions League goal before Jadon Sancho got his first in a Manchester United shirt to give caretaker manager Michael Carrick a 2-0 victory over Villarreal. United were far from convincing against a side 12th in LaLiga, but where there is Ronaldo there is a way and his sixth Champions League goal of the season, 12 minutes from time, set t...Full Story »

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.Gerrard celebrated exuberantly when Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock after 84 minutes to put Villa in front against Brighton.And the former Liverpool midfielder was jumping around his technical area again two minutes from time when Tyrone Mings lash...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard made a winning start as Aston Villa boss with 2-0 win over Brighton at Villa Park.Gerrard left Rangers during the international break to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked following five successive Premier League defeats, and got Villa Park bouncing again with two late goals.Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock with a lovely curling effort after 84 minutes before Tyrone Mings lashed h...Full Story »

In the words of the legendary Beatles song - those Aston Villa troubles seem so far away. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is preparing for Saturday's clash against Brighton Credit: Getty Gerrard departed Scottish side Rangers to succeed Dean Smith at Villa Park Credit: Getty Before the international break, it was five defeats on the spin that led to Dean Smith’s dramatic sacking. Now n...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard takes charge of his first game as Aston Villa boss and does not expect Douglas Luiz to return in time.The Brazilian has been out since the end of October due to a hamstring injury, while Gerrard will also be without fellow midfielders Morgan Sanson (illness) and Trezeguet (knee).Central defender Ezri Konsa is back in contention after serving a one-game ban as Villa bid to halt a f...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA midfielder Douglas Luiz has confirmed he is dating Women's ace Alisha Lehmann after the pair uploaded a loved-up snap on social media. Switzerland international Lehmann, 22, took to her Instagram story where the pair could be seen enjoying a smooch. Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz and Villans Women's star Alisha Lehmann have confirmed they are dating And Brazilian ace Luiz, 23, then ...Full Story »

STEVEN GERRARD'S dog has been inundated with messages from shocked Rangers fans on his pet Instagram account. Cute Barney, a toy poodle, regularly features on the profile of the now ex-Ibrox gaffer’s daughter Lilly’s account as well as his own. Rangers fans flooded Steven Gerrard's dog with messages There’s even a picture of him grinning while posing next to the league troph...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard is to leave Rangers after three years in charge at Ibrox. Steven Gerrard has been confirmed as the new Aston Villa manager after the Liverpool legend left his post at Rangers. The Scottish club released a statement on Thursday morning which read: "Rangers can today announce the departure of manager Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa. Rangers Football Club would like to put on record t...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard will be announced as Aston Villa boss this week after reports stated he was ready to leave Rangers. Steven Gerrard's impending move from Rangers to Aston Villa has taken a huge step forward to being completed, with Birmingham Live stating that a deal could be completed within the next 24 to 48 hours to end a successful three-year spell in Glasgow for the Liverpudlian. Smith was ...Full Story »

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Frank Lampard is keen on the Aston Villa job. Villa are looking for a new head coach after sacking Dean Smith following five consecutive defeats, and the Midlands outfit are planning to approach Rangers boss Steven Gerrard this week. A number of managers have been linked with the role - including free agent Lampard - and his uncle Redknapp believes t...Full Story »

The former star midfielder has completely reenergised the Scottish club, earning interest from the Premier League as as result Aston Villa want to appoint Steven Gerrard as their next manager, with the Rangers boss open to the idea of moving to the Premier League. GOAL has learned that Gerrard, 41, is Villa’s No.1 choice to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday after a disappoin...Full Story »

Dean Smith is confident he can turn around Aston Villa’s fortunes if he is afforded time.Villa slumped to a fifth straight defeat as Adam Armstrong’s early strike was enough for Southampton to earn a 1-0 win at St Mary’s on Friday night.If results go against Smith’s side this weekend they could go into the international break in the Premier League bottom three.The 50-year...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong’s early strike was enough for Southampton to earn three points against Aston Villa and inflict a fifth consecutive loss to increase pressure on manager Dean Smith.Villa have not collected a single point since winning at Manchester United on September 25 and this 1-0 reverse will only fan the flames of speculation regarding Smith’s position.The travelling supporters at ...Full Story »