Mauricio Pochettino could replace Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa as former Rangers boss enters 'most critical' week
Steven Gerrard is facing a potential exit from Aston Villa less than a year on from his Rangers departure.
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‘He can play anywhere’ – Danny Murphy hails Chelsea star Mason Mount after win against Villa
Former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy hailed Mason Mount following his Man of the Match display against Aston Villa by claiming the Chelsea playmaker could ‘play anywhere’.
Villa manager Gerrard says he will not hide from criticism
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said he will not hide from the intense criticism he is facing from sections of the club's support after Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Chelsea prompted jeers from the stands.
Soccer-Villa manager Gerrard says he will not hide from criticism
(Reuters) - Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said he will not hide from the intense criticism he is facing from sections of the club's support after Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Chelsea prompted jeers from the stands.
Chelsea maintain run as Mount scores twice in win at Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England: Graham Potter's impressive start as Chelsea manager continued as Mason Mount's double gave his side a 2-0 Premier League victory at struggling Aston Villa on Sunday (Oct 16).
Aston Villa: 50 y/o manager 'interested in Premier League return' at Villa Park
Aston Villa would land a manager with a background in ‘managing elite players’ if they replaced Steven Gerrard with Mauricio Pochettino and it would be ‘strange’ to ignore the Argentinian at Villa Park, according to Dean Jones.
Graham Potter salutes Kepa Arrizabalaga's 'fantastic level' in 'ugly' Chelsea win over struggling Aston Villa
Graham Potter highlighted the sparkling contribution of Kepa Arrizabalaga to his side's gritty 2-0 win over Aston Villa. The Spanish keeper — so impressive so far under Potter's command — took his game up another notch in the West Midlands, pulling off a series of astonishing stops to keep the Villans at bay, and in the process securing his fourth straight clean sheet in all competitions. Ad It allowed Chelsea to hold onto a win that was given to them by Mason Mount's goals — one in each half.
Premier League: Chelsea maintain run as Mount scores twice in win at Villa
Chelsea are unbeaten in six games since Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge and the win at Villa was their fifth in a row in all competitions. They were given a helping hand by their hosts with Mount cashing in on a horribly misguided defensive header by Tyrone Mings in the sixth minute. Villa responded well and created several good chances before the break but were frustrated by Chelsea's keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who made a series of saves including a miraculous one to deny Danny Ings an equaliser.