Breaking Aston Villa sack Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard has been sacked as Aston Villa manager after Thursday night's 3-0 Premier League defeat to Fulham.

"Tonight was a tough night for me personally," Gerrard told Amazon Prime after the game. "We will see what happens but I understands the situation we are in."

Shortly afterwards, Aston Villa released a statement confirming the Liverpool legend's departure.

"Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Steven Gerrard has left the club with immediate effect.

"A club spokesman said: "We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future."

More to follow.