Steven Gerrard sacked by Aston Villa after woeful start to Premier League season

Thursday’s 2-0 defeat at Fulham sealed Gerrard’s fate (Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard has been sacked by Aston Villa just 11 games into the Premier League season and following the club’s dismal defeat to Fulham on Thursday.

Villa have endured a tough start to the season and the result left the side 17th in the table following a run of one win in nine Premier League games.

After Villa slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage, the travelling supporters turned on Gerrard, chanting “You’re getting sacked in the morning” and “You’ll never work again” to the former Liverpool captain.

And just over an hour after Villa’s defeat, the club confirmed that Gerrard had left the club with immediate effect. A spokesperson said: “We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.”

Gerrard moved to the Midlands last November to replace Dean Smith after an impressive spell with Rangers, which included a Scottish Premiership title.

The 42-year-old guided Villa to 14th in the Premier League last season but produced disappointing results after spending approximately £90 million over two transfer windows.

Ahead of the World Cup break, Villa will hope to pick up points from league matches against Brentford, Newcastle, Manchester United and Brighton, while a second match against Erik ten Hag’s men comes in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.

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