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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard and Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus)

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Steven Gerrard named Aston Villa manager

Aston Villa's English head coach Dean Smith (R) looks on during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on October 16, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Dean Smith sacked as Aston Villa manager

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium on November 05, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Time’s up for Dean Smith at Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on October 31, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Aston Villa injury woes ahead of crucial Southampton clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Dean Smith in hot seat after Aston Villa lose fourth straight

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aston Villa to use 4-3-3 formation vs. West Ham?

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

What went wrong for Aston Villa at Arsenal?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Danny Ings at full-time after their team's victory in the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Will Leon Bailey play at Arsenal on Friday?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Romain Saïss of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 16, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Wolves: What went wrong?

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 03, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Aston Villa vs. Wolves

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aston Villa manager Dean Smith celebrates following the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Top 3 moments for Aston Villa under Dean Smith

Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez celebrates after Aston Villa's English defender Kortney Hause (unseen) scored the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 25, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Emi Martinez nominated for Yashin Trophy

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Matt Targett of Aston Villa in action with Emerson Royal of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 03, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s disappointing loss at Tottenham

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Matty Cash of Aston Villa puts the ball up his shirt during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa seek third-straight Premier League win at Tottenham

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Ollie Watkins of England during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifying match between England and San Marino at Wembley Stadium on March 25, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Tyrone Mings and Ollie Watkins called up for England

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates his sides win following the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s 1-0 win at Manchester United

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Kortney Hause of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate John McGinn after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Watch: Kortney Hause’s winner for Aston Villa at Old Trafford

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Axel Tuanzebe of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Axel Tuanzebe unavailable for Aston Villa’s trip to Manchester United

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Cameron Archer of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-1 during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Watch: Cameron Archer’s Carabao Cup goal at Chelsea

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Ashley Young of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Projected lineup for Aston Villa’s cup tie with Chelsea

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Matty Cash of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Aston Villa’s 3-0 win over Everton

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Aston Villa set to reignite interest in James Ward-Prowse

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa is congratulated by Tyrone Mings and teammates after his corner-kick led to their team's second goal, an own goal scored by Lucas Digne of Everton (not pictured), during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 18, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Watch: Leon Bailey scores first Aston Villa goal

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brentford at Villa Park on August 28, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Buendia, Martinez available for Everton clash