Aston Villa

We're live in B6 for the second Sunday running with Aaron Danks in the manager's chair following Steven Gerrard's brutal sacking after Aston Villa's 3-0 ...

Konsa does well and Martinez claims the ball to restart. Corner to Villa which Bailey will take. 1-0 Villa then as we enter the fourth minute. A quick break by Villa as Raya tips Watkins' powerful effort over. The Villa keeper takes a whack from Zanka for his troubles. Bailey crossed towards Watkins, Pinnock defends well and Cash strikes the loose ball which is deflected behind. He makes no mistake from the spot. Buendia had options to his right. The Brentford defender handles the ball which stops Watkins running onto it. I’ll have friends and family in all four corners of the stadium, so they’ll be huge for us, absolutely massive for us, and hopefully we can put something on the pitch for them to get behind and be proud of.” Leon Bailey scored inside two minutes, before the lead was doubled by Danny Ings in the seventh minute. As for the Bees, their manager Thomas Frank has ruled himself out of the Villa vacancy insisting he has “unfinished business” with today’s opponents.

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.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Aaron Danks has dropped captain John McGinn for his first game in charge of the club. McGinn has played in all 11 of Villa's ...

[Emiliano Buendia](https://theathletic.com/football/player/emiliano-buendia-CV6jy5fLJKhUd9NZ/) and [Matty Cash](https://theathletic.com/football/player/matty-cash-hPaGX9MjdT0jIwVQ/) for [Jan Bednarek](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jan-bednarek-q9oObDVi2GTF3xvU/) and [Jacob Ramsey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jacob-ramsey-K5ZZIB2po6O7dJF0/) following the 3-0 defeat by [Fulham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fulham/) on Thursday. McGinn was named captain in the summer, replacing Tyrone Mings. [Aston Villa](https://theathletic.com/football/team/aston-villa/) caretaker manager Aaron Danks has dropped captain [John McGinn](https://theathletic.com/football/player/john-mcginn-msMfQA2JRDJqPIRA/) for his first game in charge of the club.

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.

Losing so abjectly to Fulham made Steven Gerrard's removal inevitable, but Aston Villa now find themselves at something of a crossroads.

Gerrard never talked about the job in that way – he’d have been a complete fool to do so – and this sort of talk put Villa supporters in an invidious position. No matter how far short of expectations things might have been for all associated with the club under Steven Gerrard, there is always scope for things to get worse. No matter how unlikely it all may have seemed, talk of Aston Villa being a ‘stepping stone’ to the Liverpool job was unfair on both the manager and the club. There’s been bad luck along the way, as Diego Carlos’s ruptured achilles tendons will attest, but whoever the replacement turns out to be will need to be ruthless with a group of players who have lost their way. It would be quite a volte face to turn around after having said all of that and accept the Aston Villa job. The loss of assistant manager Michael Beale to Queens Park Rangers during the summer seems to have hit Gerrard’s plans hard.

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

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Gabby Agbonlahor believes Philippe Coutinho owes sacked Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard an apology for his performances since joining the club on a ...

He (Gerrard), got rid of all the wingers, and that annoyed fans a bit. The former Villa striker said: 'Coutinho was his man and he didn't perform for him. The Brazilian scored on his debut against [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) and went on to net five goals in 19 appearances last season.

Here's the team news from Villa Park with Aaron Danks making three changes to the line-up as Jan Bednarek, John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey drop out.

It's the first time in 30 matches that skipper McGinn begins on the bench. Emi Martinez captains the side this afternoon and he'll have Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Ashley Young in front of him. Jan Bednarek has also been dropped with Matty Cash, Leander Dendoncker and Emi Buendia the three to come in from Thursday's defeat against Fulham.

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.

[STREAM LIVE ASTON VILLA vs BRENTFORD](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league?cid=2101sportsplsymedi1959&utm_campaign=2101sportspl&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=premierleague) Ivan Toney is off to a flying start with eight goals and two assists while playing all 990 PL minutes. As a team, Villa have scored multiple goals just once in a game this season. In their three losses (to Arsenal, Newcastle and Fulham), Brentford conceded 11 goals (3.66 per game); in their eight draws and losses, just six goals conceded. Gerrard was relieved of his duties after Aston Villa’s 3-0 defeat to Leeds on Thursday. [sacked as manager](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/10/20/aston-villa-fires-steven-gerrard/), Villa will return to action when they host the Bees at Villa Park on Sunday (watch live, 9 am ET on [Peacock Premium](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league?cid=2101sportsplsymedi1959&utm_campaign=2101sportspl&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=premierleague)).

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/).

Danny Ings scored twice in the opening 14 minutes as Aston Villa bounced back from the sacking of manager Steven Gerrard with a dominant 4-0 Premier League ...

"We owed the fans that performance and result," Ings said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Things went from bad to worse for the visitors when Norwegian defender Kristoffer Ajer pulled the shirt of 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.

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).

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 departur.

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.

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.

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

Former boss Steven Gerrard was sacked late on Thursday night following a 3-0 defeat at Fulham, with first-team coach Danks handed the caretaker role.

Tyrone Mings was hacked down by Kristoffer Ajer with Ings converting the resultant penalty to make it three for Villa. He then turned provider for Danny Ings for a brilliant finish near the post in the seventh minute. Leon Bailey set the tone for a memorable afternoon from a corner after barely 60 seconds to the start of the game.

Managerless Aston Villa thrashed Brentford, Leeds lost to Fulham to increase pressure on Jesse Marsch and Leicester beat Wolves to move out of the bottom ...

When it came down, Rodrigo had positioned himself perfectly to head home his fifth goal in 10 matches to give Leeds the perfect start. It was a rocket from the Belgian, of the quality that has been lacking too often this season. Diego Costa alone had five attempts as Wolves piled on 14 shots before the break. Jamie Vardy added a fourth with his first goal of the season, turning home a Denis Praet cross from close range. Ings converted from the spot to give Villa a 3-0 lead after just 14 minutes of play. Leon Bailey scored just his second goal of the campaign a mere 62 seconds after kick-off, sweeping home from a short corner routine.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Aaron Danks made history as his side powered to a 4-0 win over Brentford, just days after the sacking of Steven Gerrard.

[Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/aston-villa-vs-brentford/report/464755), the Dane said: “First of all congratulations to Villa with a deserved win. They put in a performance today and deserved to win. Today we were clinical and ruthless and today is the result you get from that. We asked for energy, we asked for lots of endeavour and work rate and the boys brought that. To see the fans and players at the end it was a nice feeling. I thought the boys from the opening five minutes they played with intensity and sustained that.

It remains to be seen whether the Portuguese, who speaks good English, is prepared to replace Steven Gerrard but talks have been progressing.

There has also been interest in Thomas Frank but he is likely to sign a new contract at Brentford. The buy-out clause is unlikely to deter Villa. However, Telegraph Sport understands the figure is far lower and has reduced, on a sliding scale, during the term of the contract he signed when he joined Sporting from Braga in 2020.

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.

Aaron Danks praised “brilliant” Aston Villa after Sunday's thrashing of Brentford at Villa Park. Stepping in to lead the team for the first time, ...

Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard has returned to training but this match is likely to come too soon. Norgaard has been out with an ankle injury and ...

Aston Villa are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they travel to Newcastle; kick-off 3pm. Aston Villa: Martinez (7), Cash (7), Mings (8), Konsa (8), Young (7), Luiz (7), Dendoncker (7), Watkins (8), Buendia (7), Bailey (9), Ings (9). From there, the game was as good as won with more than an hour left but Villa's unfamiliarly high intensity and pressing continued, and Luiz could have added to his collection of direct corner goals but for the width of the woodwork. 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. He then turned provider to tee up Ings for a smart near-post finish (7) before Tyrone Mings was hauled down by Kristoffer Ajer and the Villa striker added their third from 12 yards. Aston Villa looked a different side in their first game after Steven Gerrard's sacking with Danny Ings twice on target in a 4-0 thrashing of Brentford at Villa Park.