Aston Villa: NSWE keeping faith with Steven Gerrard at Villa Park

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is not currently in danger of losing his job right now, according to BirminghamLive journalist Ashley Preece.

Gerrard’s position in the Villa Park dugout has been under scrutiny following a testing start to the season, but pressure on his shoulders has eased slightly after two positive results.

Just like in January, Gerrard was once again backed by NSWE this summer, with the Villa boss spending more than £60m to continue revamping his squad.

Philippe Coutinho and Diego Carlos were the big-money arrivals from Barcelona and Sevilla, while Leandro Dendoncker came in from Midlands rivals Wolves.

But as of yet, none of their seven new recruits have been able to transform results on the pitch, with Villa labouring down in 15th after four defeats in their opening five Premier League games, which included damaging results against Bournemouth and West Ham.

Gerrard’s side have turned their form around to some extent after drawing with Manchester City before beating Southampton 1-0 before the international break to move three points clear of the relegation zone.

Prior to those two results, Villa had been linked with an ambitious move for former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, but Preece doesn’t think Gerrard’s position is under threat.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Villa is an attractive club for managers, they spend a lot of money in the transfer window.

“The owners are prepared to give managers cash to shape the squad, but I can’t see [Gerrard getting sacked] at the moment. I think Gerrard’s position is comfortable at present, off the back of the last two results.”

From when they return after the international break, until the season pauses in mid-November for the World Cup, Villa have a great