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Mark Pirie

Steven Gerrard 'argument' sparked Aston Villa exit as former Rangers boss hit with unseen flashpoint charge

Former Aston Villa hero Dean Saunders reckons Steven Gerrard ARGUED his way into a "knee-jerk" sacking from the Premier League side.

The former Rangers boss was shown the door after 11 months in charge after his 10-man side went down 3-0 to newly promoted Fulham on Thursday night to leave them 17th in the Premier League table, with a relegation scrap looming this term. Gerrard walked away from the Ibrox hot seat off the back of lifting the Scottish Premiership title during an unbeaten league campaign, but has failed improve results or form since taking over from Dean Smith in the Midlands.

The drubbing at Craven Cottage was the final straw for the Aston Villa owners, with Gerrard winning just 13 of his 40 games as manager with just two coming this term. However, Saunders reckons that Gerrard has paid the price for some disappointing results towards the end of last term.

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