Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton: Steven Gerrard gets off to a winning start as Villa boss, with Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings netting late in Premier League clash to end five-match losing streak

Daily Mail | November 20, 2021

Steven Gerrard got off to a winning start as the new Aston Villa manager, with Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings netting late on against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Villa looked to be heading for a frustrating draw under Gerrard who was greeted with a warm reception by home supporters before the match.

There was little between the teams in a low key encounter until Watkins struck in the 84th minute before Mings made the safe points five minutes later.

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Brighton and Hove Albion's Tariq Lamptey (centre) competes with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for the ball

Tyrone Mings attempts a shot on goal for Aston Villa during a low key first half as Villa looked to end a five-match losing run

Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash and teammates remonstrate with referee Anthony Taylor

Brighton & Hove Albion's Yves Bissouma slides in on Villa's Jacob Ramsey as he attempts to win the ball in the tackle

Gerrard rallies his Villa players as he gives instructions to midfielder John McGinn as players take a drinks break

During a frustrating first period Gerrard appeals to match officials in the home's side struggles to break down Brighton

Gerrard was a constant animated presence on the touchline in his first match in the Villa dugout as manager

The former Rangers star barks instructions at his players from the touchline

MATCH FACTS

Aston Villa (4-3-3): Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, McGinn, Nakamba, Jacob Ramsey, Buendia (Young 74), Watkins, Ings (Bailey 66).