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Former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent feels Steven Gerrard should be in the equation to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager.

He also took England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. And Gerrard may need to prove his credentials with another English club before setting his sights on the national side. This week’s reverse was Villa’s sixth of the campaign while they have won just twice in the league. Gerrard cut his teeth with Rangers north of her border. He was appointed Villans chief in November last year, replacing Dean Smith at the helm. Things began well, with four victories from six top-flight games.

Well, Aaron Danks, your message was heard loud and clear.The temporary Aston Villa boss called for the club to “come together” before kick-o.

The Bees star was supposed to be in his pomp, oozing confidence on eight Prem goals and off the back of an England call-up. Ings stepped up and rifled home and It was the first time he had hit a double in a game since May 11, 2021 - 531 days ago. It was the first match that Bailey, Buendia and Ings had all started for Villa since joining for a combined £83million (plus add-ons) in the summer of 2021. There was a brief VAR check as Tyrone Mings was in an offside position in front of Raya - but the Villa defender wasn't blocking the keeper's view and it stood. It was also the earliest a side has ever led by three goals in a manager's first game in charge in the Prem. [ Aston Villa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196670/aston-villa/) boss called for the club to “come together” before kick-off after a miserable week which saw [former manager Steven Gerrard axed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20177566/steven-gerrard-sacked-aston-villa-premier-league/).

Gary Neville has criticised the owners of Aston Villa after they reportedly sacked Steven Gerrard immediately after their 3-0 loss to Fulham.

That was the one thing that was bad from Villa’s point of view.” The only thing you could do is crack a few beers open and get on it. No, he went back with his team and he went back with his staff. Doing it immediately after a game, where you know the manager has to travel back with his staff and his players. Gerrard could have easily got himself a driver, not got back with his team and not got back with his staff. Let’s be clear, as owners, we are all liable to criticism when we sack a manager and I have been criticised for that.

Danny Ings scored twice and Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought in spectacular fashion as Aston Villa went on a 4-0 rampage against Brentford.

Bailey sprinted through the inside-left channel on to Ashley Young’s astute through-ball and crossed for Ings, playing as the central striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation, to convert clinically from close range. Villa reached the 4-0 margin just before the hour. When not mocking their own manager at Craven Cottage, Villa fans’ songbook had included calls for Buendía and he justified his selection here. “Aaron, Aaron, give us a wave,” came the cry from the Holte End as the game petered out peacefully, Brentford’s insipid showing reflected in Bryan Mbeumo slotting wide of an open goal from six yards after Emiliano Martínez saved Mathias Jensen’s shot. There are days when it comes off and days when it doesn’t. Ollie Watkins crowned a brilliant team goal in the second half, after Leon Bailey had started a rout embellished by two goals from Danny Ings.

Report and free match highlights as Danny Ings, Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins all score as Aston Villa bounce back with stunning 4-0 win over Brentford in ...

Aston Villa are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they travel to Newcastle; kick-off 3pm. A penalty and a Mings own goal had played a part in Gerrard's downfall at Fulham, and there was some redemption when the centre-back earned a spot-kick of his own soon after a clear tug from Ajer in his own box. Aston Villa: Martinez (7), Cash (7), Mings (8), Konsa (8), Young (7), Luiz (7), Dendoncker (7), Watkins (8), Buendia (7), Bailey (9), Ings (9).

BIRMINGHAM, England : Danny Ings scored twice in the opening 14 minutes as Aston Villa bounced back from the sacking of manager Steven Gerrard with a ...

"We owed the fans that performance and result," Ings said. Advertisement

FORMER Rangers coach Michael Beale has clarified comments he made about there being "no chance" he'd take the Aston Villa job.

His comments sparked a stir. Is the recruitment all in line? There’s certainly no interest on my part.

Beale has been linked with the Villa job, following the sacking of Steven Gerrard, as well as the Wolves job following Bruno Lage's sacking. The current QPR ...

There’s a lot of good people behind the scenes that have got a lot of despair at the moment. I enjoyed my team there and wish them every success in the future. They’re a great club with great history and good people behind the scenes.

Aston Villa vs Brentford: Less than 72 hours after Steven Gerrard was sacked as manager, Villa will return to action when they host the Bees at Villa Park.

Chelsea have gone to a back 4 with the trio of Kovacic, Jorginho and Loftus-Cheek in midfield. As for Manchester United, yet another Cristiano Ronaldo saga has dominated the last few days as he walked off early against Tottenham after being an unused sub and will not be in the squad to face Chelsea. Chelsea head to RB Salzburg on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League and then head to Brighton on Saturday, Oct. Chelsea signed him in the summer and he’s been on loan back at Chicago Fire. The ball just hasn’t dropped to Raheem Sterling in the right areas on a few occasions. Casemiro and Eriksen class gives United sturdy foundation: The experienced duo of Eriksen and Casemiro got United off to a fine start as they ticked things over nicely in midfield and gave United a foundation to get something from the game. Rashford, Aubameyang struggle: The forwards on both teams struggled to have an impact and perhaps both Chelsea and Manchester United will be better without a true No. Manchester United host Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday and then host West Ham on Sunday, Oct. United and Chelsea both tried to leave as many forward players forward as possible and it turned the game into a bit of a stalemate. United dominated midfield early on and got the ball to Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Antony often and Chelsea couldn’t get going. Potter’s decision to bring on Kovacic after 35 minutes gave Chelsea the control they wanted as they switched to a back four and went to a 4-2-3-1. The back four and two holding midfielders are settled, while Fabio Vieira looks likely to start in an attacking role.

Gerrard was dismissed of his duties at Villa Park after a string of poor results saw them looming just one spot above the league's relegation zone - having ...

Villa stormed into an early advantage thanks to Leon Bailey's goal inside the opening two minutes of the match. And after Villa stormed into a 3-0 lead within the first 15 minutes of their game against Brentford - just three days after his sacking - fans were quick to suggest the Aston Villa had a three goal advantage within the opening 15 minutes against Brentford

A resurgent Aston Villa blew Brentford away at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, delivering a scintillating display of attacking football to pick up three ...

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.

Villa were able to add a fourth after the break as Watkins got on the scoresheet after an hour. Danks, who made the bold decision to drop captain John McGinn, could not have dreamed of a better start to life in the Villa dugout as his side surged into a 3-0 lead. 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.

Aston Villa went 3-0 up in 14 minutes in their first game following Steven Gerrard's departure. The now ex-Villans manager was shown the exit after losing 3-0 at Fulham on Thursday. Now, Villa seem all the better for it already, firing three past ...

Now, Villa seem all the better for it already, having put in their best performance of the season to date. But as the clock ticked past the quarter of an hour mark, it was Villa that were three to the good, as Ings converted a penalty won by Tyrone Mings. Aston Villa scored three goals in just 14 minutes on their way to a 4-0 thrashing of Brentford in their first game following Steven Gerrard’s departure.

Bayan da Aston Villa ta kori Steven Gerrard ranar Alhamis ta doke Brentford 4-0 a wasan Premier League karawar mako na 13 ranar Lahadi a Villa a Park.

Danny Ings ne ya kara na biyu a minti bakwai, sannan ya ci na uku na biyu a wasan a bugun fenariti a minti na 14. Villa ta kori Gerrard, wanda ta dauka aiki ranar 11 ga watan Nuwambar 2021, bayan jan ragamar wasa 40 da cin karawa 13 da canjaras takawas aka doke shi fafatawa 19. Aston Villa ta doke Brentford 4-0 a wasan mako na 13 a gasar Premier League da suka kara a Villa a Park ranar Lahadi.

Danks was handed the caretaker reins at Villa Park after Gerrard was sacked on Thursday night.

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BIRMINGHAM, England: Danny Ings scored twice in the opening 14 minutes as Aston Villa bounced back from the sacking of manager Steven Gerrard with a 4-0 ...

"We owed the fans that performance and result," Ings said. Advertisement

Danny Ings has scored three goals in the Premier League this season. Aston Villa made the perfect start to life after Steven Gerrard as they beat Brentford ...

- Shots - Squad number5Player namePinnockAverage rating - Squad number11Player nameWissaAverage rating - Squad number10Player nameDasilvaAverage rating - Squad number7Player nameCanósAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameRayaAverage rating - Squad number5Player nameMingsAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameMartínezAverage rating - Squad number7Player nameMcGinnAverage rating - Squad number11Player nameWatkinsAverage rating - Squad number10Player nameBuendíaAverage rating Danks, who had been assistant to Dean Smith prior to Gerrard's arrival, had also made a brave call before kick-off by benching captain John McGinn.

The Brentford manager Thomas Frank, thought to be under consideration at Aston Villa, said: 'There are a lot of rumours out there'

“This club is steeped in tradition and history and we just want this club moving.” I realise this is a great club in many ways, but I have said many times before I am pleased in Brentford and I have unfinished business to do,” he said. I know the players well and they played with energy and purpose like I asked them to. One thing is for sure I have a job I am very glad for. I love Brentford, that is what I am focusing on.” Villa are believed to be willing to pay the £27m release clause for Sporting’s Ruben Amorim, and could also sound out Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager.

ASTON VILLA raced into a 3-0 lead inside 15 MINUTES against Brentford days after Steven Gerrard was sacked.It had taken Villa 466 minutes to score the.

[Danny Ings](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/danny-ings/) then doubled the Villans' lead in the 7th before grabbing a second not long after. [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/). [Bees](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1225644/brentford/) in the 2nd minute. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) [Villa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196670/aston-villa/) 466 minutes to score their final three goals at the end of [Gerrard](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/steven-gerrard/)’s tenure as manager.

Danny Ings scored twice in the opening 14 minutes as Aston Villa bounced back from the sacking of manager Steven Gerrard with a 4-0 Premier League win over Brentford at a jubilant Villa Park on Sunday. Villa, who fired Gerrard after Thursday's 3-0 loss ...

[Ethan Pinnock](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/241093/Ethan-Pinnock) to complete the rout. [Bryan Mbeumo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/271170/Bryan-Mbeumo) summed up Brentford's frustrating afternoon when he wasted a glorious chance to reduce the deficit two minutes later, firing wide with the goal at his mercy before being replaced by [Mikkel Damsgaard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/308932/Mikkel-Damsgaard). [David Raya](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196176/David-Raya) prevented Brentford from going further behind as he swatted away an [Ollie Watkins](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/198825/Ollie-Watkins) shot from point-blank range and then thwarted the same player again when he shot from distance. [Kristoffer Ajer](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/206173/Kristoffer-Ajer) pulled the shirt of [Tyrone Mings](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/181312/Tyrone-Mings) to concede a penalty in the 12th minute, and Ings slammed the spot kick straight down the middle to make it 3-0. [Fulham](/soccer/team?id=370) left them 17th in the table, took the lead just over a minute into the game when [Leon Bailey](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/224809/Leon-Bailey) hammered home a first-time shot from a well-worked corner. [Danny Ings](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/141706/Danny-Ings) scored twice in the opening 14 minutes as [Aston Villa](/soccer/team?id=362) bounced back from the sacking of manager Steven Gerrard with a 4-0 Premier League win over [Brentford](/soccer/team?id=337) at a jubilant Villa Park on Sunday.

Aaron Danks is prepared to lead Aston Villa for as long as he is asked to after his memorable first game in temporary charge following Steven Gerrard's ...

I think that is a fair answer today.” For me there is a long-term goal in this football club and whatever role I play in that.” “There is a lot of rumours out there, I realise this is a great club in many ways, but I have said many times before I am pleased in Brentford and I have unfinished business to do,” he said.

2021-22. Emiliano Buendia. £34.56M ; 2020-21. Ollie Watkins. £30.60 ; 2019-20. Wesley Moraes. £22.50M ; 2018-19. Lovre Kalinic. £5.40M.

£5.40M

Aston Villa kicked off the post-Steven Gerrard era in style as they breezed past Brentford with their best performance of the season.

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Aston Villa are close to appointing Villarreal's former Arsenal manager Unai Emery to succeed the sacked Steven Gerrard.

[everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57737378)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Villa - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa) [All the latest Villa news, analysis and fan views in one place](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa) [You can now get Aston Villa news notifications in the BBC Sport app - find out more](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62099839) [Ruben Amorin.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63370422) [last-minute change of mind](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59152304). "He has also enjoyed notable success at Sevilla and at Paris St-Germain. [beating Manchester United](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57224112) in the final. [sacking after just 18 months as Arsenal manager](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50532493) in November 2019, after failing to win in seven games - the Gunners' worst run at the time since February 1992. [beat Brentford 4-0 on Sunday](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63274126) under caretaker Danks - just their third win in 12 Premier League games this season - which left them 14th, three points above the relegation zone. Emery's first task is to move Villa up the Premier League and he will return to England as a manager with something to prove following his sacking by Arsenal in 2019. [dismissed last week](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62775410) following a 3-0 Premier League defeat by Fulham. [Aston Villa](/sport/football/teams/aston-villa) Aston Villa's appointment of Unai Emery is sign of the club's ambition and determination to make a mark in Europe.

Aston Villa appear to be moving closer to the appointment of a new manager after various reports emphasised the chances of a familar face taking the job.

Still, that is higher than Aston Villa have been in the Premier League. Even after their triumph over Brentford, Aston Villa are still only 14th in the top-flight table. However, he seems to be giving serious thought to the idea of becoming Aston Villa manager. Some sense of certainty would help Aston Villa, who still managed to win 4-0 against Brentford with caretaker manager Aaron Danks in charge at the weekend. Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that Aston Villa have approached him, giving the ex-Sevilla tactician something concrete to consider. His Villarreal side are currently seventh in La Liga, four points outside the Champions League places after 11 matches.

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery as their new manager from Villarreal, following the sacking of Steven Gerrard.

Without Gerrard, Villa [defeated Brentford 4-0 on Sunday](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/23/aston-villa-brentford-premier-league-match-report) under Danks, for the side’s third win in the league this season. Last season Villarreal enjoyed a fine run in the Champions League, with Emery leading them to the semi-finals by beating Juventus and Bayern Munich, before they came unstuck against Liverpool. The appointment of Emery by the billionaire owners, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, is a considerable coup and emphasises their ambition to return Villa to European competition. Emery’s first game in charge will be at home to Manchester United on 6 November. Emery will take over from 1 November after his work permit formalities are completed, meaning Villa’s caretaker manager, Aaron Danks, will remain in charge for the visit to Newcastle on Saturday. Villa approached Emery as they looked to make a quick appointment following the sacking of

The Spaniard, 50, has been appointed after Villa acted quickly following advanced talks with the former Arsenal boss on Monday.

Frank is likely to sign a new deal with the Bees while Amorim is unlikely to leave Sporting in mid-season. Emery is likely to be given significant funds to spend in the January transfer window as he tries to lead Villa up the table. He led Villarreal to Europa League glory in 2021, and the Champions League semi-finals last season. He also took Sevilla to consecutive Europa League titles from 2014-16 and had a spell in charge of Paris St Germain. Intermediaries held meeting with Mauricio Pochettino but the former Tottenham boss was unconvinced despite a huge offer, while Villa also considered Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon. Caretaker-boss Aaron Danks will again be in charge for Saturday's game at Newcastle while Emery waits for his 'work permit formalities' to be completed.

Aston Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their next head coach after holding decisive talks today. Villa met with Emery on Monday and have paid the ...

Their aim this season is to finish in the top half of the division. The Spaniard then took charge at Villarreal in July 2020. Emery will hold a farewell press conference at Villarreal’s training ground at 11am BST on Tuesday. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/), having coached [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) between the summer of 2018 and November 2019. His first Villa match will be the visit of [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) on November 6.

Aston Villa have appointed Spaniard Unai Emery as manager in succession to Steven Gerrard who was fired last...

Villa sacked Gerrard last Thursday after the Midlands club collected just nine points from 11 games. However the Gunners lost to Chelsea. That lifted Villa to 14th in the standings.

Unai Emery joined Villarreal in 2020 and led the club to Europa League glory and the Champions League semi-finals; Spaniard previously had spell in charge ...

He was brilliant at Valencia, always getting them into the Champions League places. He's had a lot of success with teams just below the elite, almost fighting against the biggest clubs. "I think it would be a fantastic appointment.

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club's new Head Coach. Unai joins from Villarreal, whom he led to Europa League ...

Unai Emery joined Villarreal in 2020 and led the club to Europa League glory and the Champions League semi-finals; Spaniard previously had a spell in charge ...

Prior to moving to the Premier League, Emery won a Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain, as well as two French Cups and two French League Cups. He was brilliant at Valencia, always getting them into the Champions League places. He's had a lot of success with teams just below the elite, almost fighting against the biggest clubs. Emery's previous managerial spell in the Premier League ended three years ago when he was sacked by Arsenal. The Spaniard will hold a farewell press conference with Villarreal on Tuesday. He joined the club in the summer of 2020 and led them to glory in the Europa League - at United's expense - at the end of his first season.

Aston Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their new head coach. Former Arsenal boss Emery joins from Villarreal and replaces Steven Gerrard, who was sacked ...

His first match in charge will be at home to Manchester United on Sunday, November 6. Premier League

Aston Villa has appointed Villarreal manager Unai Emery as their next manager starting on November 1.

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