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STEVEN Gerrard will get his first taste of management in the Premier League after the Liverpool midfield great was appointed Aston Villa manager yesterday.
Gerrard has left his role as Rangers boss to take the reins at the Midlands club, who sacked Dean Smith on Sunday after five straight league defeats.
Considered one of the greatest players in Premier League history, Gerrard has made a promising start to his managerial career in reviving the fortunes of the Glasgow giants.
The 41-year-old guided Rangers to a first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years last season, finishing the campaign undefeated in the league for the first time in 122 years.
Gerrard also made progress in Europe, reaching the knockout stages of the Europa League for the past two seasons.
Villa are 16th in the Premier League, two points above the relegation zone, after 11 games.
“Aston Villa is a club with a rich history and tradition in English football and I am immensely proud to become its new head coach,” said Gerrard.
“It was apparent how ambitious their plans are for the club and I am looking forward to helping them achieve their aims.” — SuperSport
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