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Fulham 3-0 Aston Villa Steven Gerrard leaves Midlands club following comprehensive defeat

By Matthew HowarthBBC Sport Last updated on 20 October 202220 October 2022.From the section Premier Leaguecomments858Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Fulham was Steven Gerrard's final game in charge of Aston Villa Steven Gerrard was relieved of his duties as Aston Villa manager after Fulham secured a comfortable victory at Craven Cottage. Gerrard leaves the Midlands club in 17th place, level on points with 18th-placed Wolves but above their rivals on goals scored. Harrison Reed put the home side ahead, drilling home after Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had punched a corner into the midfielder's path. Andreas Pereira went close on two occasions, while Aleksandar Mitrovic had a far-post header cleared off the line by Tyrone Mings as Fulham dominated the first half.Gerrard leaves Aston Villa after Fulham lossWho are the contenders to replace Gerrard?'Gerrard undermined by results and performances' Villa's evening went from bad to worse just after the hour mark, when Douglas Luiz was shown a straight red card after being adjudged by the video assistant referee to have head-butted Mitrovic in an off-the-ball altercation. The home side wasted little time in capitalising on their numerical advantage, Mitrovic doubling their lead from the penalty spot after the striker's shot had struck Matty Cash on the arm. Martinez managed to get both hands on Mitrovic's effort but was unable to keep it out. The visitors' misery was complete when Mings diverted Neeskens Kebano's low cross into his own net - a goal which was greeted by chants of "Steven Gerrard, get out of our club" by sections of the away end.Reaction to Aston Villa's defeat at FulhamGo straight to all the best Fulham contentVisit our Aston Villa page

Villa fans turn on Gerrard

Having booed their players off the field following Sunday's home defeat by Chelsea, the Villa supporters once again made their feelings known as the visitors traipsed off the Craven Cottage pitch at half-time - and again in the latter stages of the contest. Unmistakable chants of "You're getting sacked in the morning" echoed around the ground following Mings' own goal, which capped a desperate performance from the away side in west London. Only the goal-line clearance from Mings and several impressive saves from Martinez kept the scoreline down in the first half. It could have been much worse for Villa, who afforded Marco Silva's team far too much space in the final third - particularly down Fulham's left - while offering precious little as an attacking threat. The decision to replace striker Danny Ings with Leander Dendoncker following Luiz's dismissal was met with derision from the away supporters, many of whom shouted "we want Gerrard out" in the direction of the Villa dugout. Former Liverpool and England captain Gerrard said before the game that his side were "a lot closer to where we want to be" in terms of performance levels - but Thursday's defeat was one too many for the Villa hierarchy.

Fulham return to winning ways in style

Silva cut a frustrated figure after Fulham's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday, but his only qualm with the Cottagers' first-half display here will have been that it should have yielded more than Reed's well-taken opener. Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian, who was reinstated to the Fulham side after making his comeback from injury against Bournemouth, was particularly lively in the opening stages as the hosts took the game to their opponents. The Brazilian had a fierce shot blocked by the foot of Martinez before fizzing a low ball across the penalty area which evaded everyone inside the box. The impressive Pereira then saw two spectacular long-range efforts deflected off target before Mitrovic was denied by Mings. The hosts added gloss to the scoreline through Mitrovic's penalty and Mings' late own goal, ending a run of three league games without victory in emphatic style. The win is Fulham's biggest in the Premier League in nine years - since a 4-1 victory at Crystal Palace during the 2013-14 campaign. Player of the match WilsonHarry Wilson with an average of 6.99FulhamFulhamFulhamAston VillaAston VillaAston Villa

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Squad number8Player nameWilsonAverage rating6.99Squad number38Player nameHarrisAverage rating 6.77Squad number6Player nameReedAverage rating 6.76Squad number10Player nameCairneyAverage rating 6.75Squad number21Player nameJamesAverage rating 6.75Squad number18Player nameAndreas PereiraAverage rating 6.60Squad number26Player nameJoão PalhinhaAverage rating 6.59Squad number20Player nameWillianAverage rating 6.55Squad number17Player nameLenoAverage rating 6.50Squad number33Player nameRobinsonAverage rating 6.45Squad number30Player nameCarlos ViníciusAverage rating 6.44Squad number14Player nameDe Cordova-ReidAverage rating 6.40Squad number13Player nameReamAverage rating 6.37Squad number7Player nameKebanoAverage rating 6.34Squad number31Player nameDiopAverage rating 6.21Squad number9Player nameMitrovicAverage rating 5.78

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Squad number1Player nameMartínezAverage rating 4.57Squad number18Player nameYoungAverage rating 4.21Squad number35Player nameArcherAverage rating 4.19Squad number7Player nameMcGinnAverage rating 4.13Squad number11Player nameWatkinsAverage rating 3.86Squad number41Player nameJ RamseyAverage rating 3.84Squad number10Player nameBuendíaAverage rating 3.78Squad number9Player nameIngsAverage rating 3.73Squad number4Player nameKonsaAverage rating 3.71Squad number5Player nameMingsAverage rating 3.71Squad number20Player nameBednarekAverage rating 3.65Squad number2Player nameCashAverage rating 3.51Squad number32Player nameDendonckerAverage rating 3.47Squad number6Player nameDouglas LuizAverage rating 3.38Squad number31Player nameBaileyAverage rating 3.36Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text

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Formation 4-3-2-11Martínez4Konsa20Bednarek5Mings18Young41J Ramsey6Douglas Luiz7McGinn31Bailey11Watkins9Ings1Martínez4Konsa20Bednarek Substituted forCashat 45'minutes5MingsBooked at 60mins18Young41J RamseySubstituted forArcherat 81'minutes6Douglas LuizBooked at 62mins7McGinn31BaileyBooked at 57minsSubstituted forBuendíaat 58'minutes11Watkins9IngsSubstituted forDendonckerat 69'minutes

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2Cash8Sanson10Buendía16Chambers19Nakamba23Coutinho25Olsen32Dendoncker35ArcherReferee:Michael OliverAttendance:23,508

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Match ends, Fulham 3, Aston Villa 0.90'+4'

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Second Half ends, Fulham 3, Aston Villa 0.90'+4'

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Daniel James (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.90'+4'

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Foul by Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa).90'+3'

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Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Ashley Young.90'+1'

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Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.90'

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Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Issa Diop.89'

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Foul by Luke Harris (Fulham).89'

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Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.87'

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Substitution, Fulham. Luke Harris replaces Andreas Pereira.86'

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João Palhinha (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.86'

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Foul by Cameron Archer (Aston Villa).85'

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Foul by Carlos Vinícius (Fulham).85'

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Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.85'

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Substitution, Fulham. Harry Wilson replaces Neeskens Kebano.84'

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Substitution, Fulham. Carlos Vinícius replaces Aleksandar Mitrovic.84'goal

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Own Goal by Tyrone Mings, Aston Villa. Fulham 3, Aston Villa 0.81'

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Substitution, Aston Villa. Cameron Archer replaces Jacob Ramsey.81'

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Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Antonee Robinson.81'

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Comment posted by footy1 at 21 29 20 Octfooty1

21:29 20 OctHas Gerrard actually coached or improved a single player since he arrived at Villa? Getting rid of Dean Smith for Gerrard proves uou have to be careful what you wish for!18713P

Reply posted by PaxmanMustStay at 21 38 20 OctPaxmanMustStay

21:38 20 Octto footy1"Has Gerrard actually coached or improved a single player since he arrived at Villa? Getting rid of Dean Smith for Gerrard proves uou have to be careful what you wish for!"PaxmanMustStay replied: No488More replies (28)downT

Comment posted by the peoples poet at 21 29 20 Octthe peoples poet

21:29 20 OctI've just stuck a tenner on that lettuce to replace Gerrard.....1715N

Reply posted by NB22 at 21 34 20 OctNB22

21:34 20 Octto the peoples poet"I've just stuck a tenner on that lettuce to replace Gerrard....."NB22 replied: Let's hope Gerrard doesn't romaine in the job for your sake then.1319More replies (30)downT

Comment posted by Trevor at 21 27 20 OctTrevor

21:27 20 OctVilla gone backwards since the sacking Smith1059S

Reply posted by Sport Report at 21 39 20 OctSport Report

21:39 20 Octto Trevor"Villa gone backwards since the sacking Smith"Sport Report replied: Brexit football from Villa4150More replies (6)downR

Comment posted by RedZetter7 at 21 28 20 OctRedZetter7

21:28 20 OctWhy do players stupidly confront each other face to face knowing full well that one will go down clutching his face and the other will be sent off. Just stupid macho play acting. Grow up.1008T

Reply posted by tony at 21 41 20 Octtony

21:41 20 Octto RedZetter7"Why do players stupidly confront each other face to face knowing full well that one will go down clutching his face and the other will be sent off. Just stupid macho play acting. Grow up."tony replied: I do wonder why it was okay for Mitrovic to run yards to bump into Douglas Luiz and that's okay ???4312More replies (5)downO

Comment posted by Oldman at 21 27 20 OctOldman

21:27 20 OctNo denying Gerrard's failed at Villa and you can probably expect him gone soon.
Yeah I'm captain obvious.9310D

Reply posted by Dallas Cowboys Liverpool FC at 21 40 20 OctDallas Cowboys Liverpool FC

21:40 20 Octto Oldman"No denying Gerrard's failed at Villa and you can probably expect him gone soon. Yeah I'm captain obvious."Dallas Cowboys Liverpool FC replied: Steven Gerrard came to Villa with such promise but no one could have predicted it would go downhill this fast and turn out this badly for him. The jump from the SPFL to the PL was simply too big for him at this stage of this young managerial career.5818More replies (18)downD

Comment posted by Did I Say That at 21 24 20 OctDid I Say That

21:24 20 OctGoodbye Gerrard and thanks for nothing!!!10026S

Reply posted by Spilled-wine-on-costly-sofa at 21 34 20 OctSpilled-wine-on-costly-sofa

21:34 20 Octto Did I Say That"Goodbye Gerrard and thanks for nothing!!!"Spilled-wine-on-costly-sofa replied: Should have stayed with Rangers and enjoyed champions league football.558More replies (10)downC

Comment posted by COYW at 21 27 20 OctCOYW

21:27 20 OctFulham were brilliant. Gerrard is gone8513L

Reply posted by Lotsadogs at 21 48 20 OctLotsadogs

21:48 20 Octto COYW"Fulham were brilliant. Gerrard is gone"Lotsadogs replied: If only. His best mate Purslow will soothe the owners.92More replies (3)downY

Comment posted by YNFA at 21 26 20 OctYNFA

21:26 20 OctSad for Gerrard. Looks like the sack is on the cards.Should have cut it at rangers for a it longer. Villa was a bad choice in the first place. He'll be another name in the inevitable managerial merry go round.8817L

Reply posted by Lillywhite Elite Force at 21 32 20 OctLillywhite Elite Force

21:32 20 Octto YNFA"Sad for Gerrard. Looks like the sack is on the cards.Should have cut it at rangers for a it longer. Villa was a bad choice in the first place. He'll be another name in the inevitable managerial merry go round."Lillywhite Elite Force replied: Slippy G is well out of his depth. Needs to do a Liz Truss leave.
Good riddance!8230More replies (7)downS

Comment posted by Sean at 21 27 20 OctSean

21:27 20 OctFinally, we might soon stop seeing them being referred to as Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa727E

Reply posted by edward bundy at 21 29 20 Octedward bundy

21:29 20 Octto Sean"Finally, we might soon stop seeing them being referred to as Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa"edward bundy replied: Yes, the correct title will be ‘Steven Garrard’s CHAMPIONSHIP villa’4720More replies (6)downS

Comment posted by SteveRes at 21 26 20 OctSteveRes

21:26 20 OctThe only person who's done a worse job than Stevie G this year is Liz Truss. Appalling manager.7727M

Reply posted by margaret at 21 36 20 Octmargaret

21:36 20 Octto SteveRes"The only person who's done a worse job than Stevie G this year is Liz Truss. Appalling manager."margaret replied: The man has more integrity and class than anyone 2171More replies (14)downM

Comment posted by Mitrovic at 21 23 20 OctMitrovic

21:23 20 OctAn excellent result for us….. good to get back to winning ways.

Gerrard is toast tomorrow.6818P

Reply posted by paulr at 21 30 20 Octpaulr

21:30 20 Octto Mitrovic"An excellent result for us….. good to get back to winning ways. Gerrard is toast tomorrow."paulr replied: 3 villa fans reading about us 74More replies (2)downF

Comment posted by ForeVeryManCareLigion at 21 29 20 OctForeVeryManCareLigion

21:29 20 OctWell done Fulham. Looking like staying up as there are easy 3 teams desperate to go down

Will Gerrard be sacked when Brentford beat them or will the Villa owners wait until Villa are mathematically doomed!?506M

Reply posted by mike France at 22 35 20 Octmike France

22:35 20 Octto ForeVeryManCareLigion"Well done Fulham. Looking like staying up as there are easy 3 teams desperate to go downWill Gerrard be sacked when Brentford beat them or will the Villa owners wait until Villa are mathematically doomed!?"mike France replied: Just worry about your òwn team,you won,didn't you.The amount of spite on these forums is sickening.512More replies (2)downR

Comment posted by Rick O Shea at 21 26 20 OctRick O Shea

21:26 20 OctI thought the red card and penalty were harsh but, aside from that, Fulham were far and away the better side. It was a solid team performance, but William was my man of the match. He adds that bit of quality and experience, suits their system and looks like he's enjoying his football. He's improved his fitness as well.509R

Reply posted by Rick O Shea at 21 27 20 OctRick O Shea

21:27 20 Octto Rick O Shea"I thought the red card and penalty were harsh but, aside from that, Fulham were far and away the better side. It was a solid team performance, but William was my man of the match. He adds that bit of quality and experience, suits their system and looks like he's enjoying his football. He's improved his fitness as well."Rick O Shea replied: As for Villa, they're the kind of team I wouldn't fancy against anyone right now. The relegation zone surely wasn't the plan when they appointed Steve. Still, I think it's too early to pull the trigger. Fans are probably hoping they're working on a big name appointment like Pochettino or Tuchel.627More replies (6)downW

Comment posted by Welsh Rare Bit at 21 31 20 OctWelsh Rare Bit

21:31 20 OctAs a Fulham have to say not impressed with Mitrovic's behaviour for fhe sending off, that's just not football for me. Penalty was harsh too, so feel a bit for Villa. But otherwise we did play very well, and great to bag another win. 17th looks eminently achievable!416P

Reply posted by paulr at 21 35 20 Octpaulr

21:35 20 Octto Welsh Rare Bit"As a Fulham have to say not impressed with Mitrovic's behaviour for fhe sending off, that's just not football for me. Penalty was harsh too, so feel a bit for Villa. But otherwise we did play very well, and great to bag another win. 17th looks eminently achievable!"paulr replied: It happens everywhere else mate sadly that’s football these days154More replies (4)downB

Comment posted by Billy BB at 21 31 20 OctBilly BB

21:31 20 Oct1.How is he still there nothing changes.
2. McGinn should not make the starting eleven ,well most of them shouldn’t.
3.He gave Archer 10 minutes for crying out loud.
4.It’s not Gerrards Villa .
5. I’m going to bed.373R

Reply posted by Rotterdam82 at 21 36 20 OctRotterdam82

21:36 20 Octto Billy BB"1.How is he still there nothing changes.2. McGinn should not make the starting eleven ,well most of them shouldn’t.3.He gave Archer 10 minutes for crying out loud.4.It’s not Gerrards Villa .5. I’m going to bed."Rotterdam82 replied: 6.good night. UTV.130More replies (2)downN

Comment posted by Nirospoem at 21 31 20 OctNirospoem

21:31 20 OctI do not want to jump on the Gerrard bandwagon. Yet, I do feel managers should have to learn there craft. Not at huge clubs. Starting at a lower division. Working with players who are arguably not so good.4410M

Reply posted by markyc at 21 36 20 Octmarkyc

21:36 20 Octto Nirospoem"I do not want to jump on the Gerrard bandwagon. Yet, I do feel managers should have to learn there craft. Not at huge clubs. Starting at a lower division. Working with players who are arguably not so good."markyc replied: Well said113More replies (9)downT

Comment posted by The Nook at 21 25 20 OctThe Nook

21:25 20 OctLuiz let his teamates down tonight.
10 men when struggling already is disastrous.4715T

Reply posted by the peoples poet at 21 31 20 Octthe peoples poet

21:31 20 Octto The Nook"Luiz let his teamates down tonight.10 men when struggling already is disastrous."the peoples poet replied: Lettuce to replace Gerrard..347More replies (10)downT

Comment posted by The Spin Doctor at 21 34 20 OctThe Spin Doctor

21:34 20 OctSteven Gerrard outlasts Liz Truss, who would have thought that would happen?304W

Reply posted by Winners And Sinners at 03 49 21 OctWinners And Sinners

03:49 21 Octto The Spin Doctor"Steven Gerrard outlasts Liz Truss, who would have thought that would happen?"Winners And Sinners replied: Yeah, by a few hours!00A

Comment posted by Astonvirdee at 21 26 20 OctAstonvirdee

21:26 20 OctTime is up. Stevie G take your payoff and jog on.

Christians pet project was a complete failure and the blame lays squarely at his door.3913A

Reply posted by aj at 21 40 20 Octaj

21:40 20 Octto Astonvirdee"Time is up. Stevie G take your payoff and jog on.Christians pet project was a complete failure and the blame lays squarely at his door."aj replied: Still time. Need investment in the team...not happening.415More replies (2)downS

Comment posted by Scudley at 21 33 20 OctScudley

21:33 20 OctWorrying to think that Mings and Maguire will be at the world cup. They may both be first choice as well. Both should be nowhere near that England squad.250D

Reply posted by DGS at 21 56 20 OctDGS

21:56 20 Octto Scudley"Worrying to think that Mings and Maguire will be at the world cup. They may both be first choice as well. Both should be nowhere near that England squad."DGS replied: Mings spends more time waving and pointing and directing others than concentrating on being in the right positions himself?92More replies (2)downMore commentsBack to topunknown

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