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Douglas Luiz labelled an 'absolute disgrace' by furious Aston Villa supporters after the Brazilian is sent off for headbutting Aleksandar Mitrovic in 3-0 loss to Fulham just days after signing his new contract

Fuming Aston Villa supporters have labelled their own player Douglas Luiz as an 'absolute disgrace' after he was sent off against Fulham on Thursday evening.

The Brazilian was given his marching orders by referee Michael Oliver in the 60th minute after video replays showed him headbutting Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Luiz's mindless act of aggression heaped further misery on Villa boss Steven Gerrard who has seen his position come under its most intense scrutiny yet following a 3-0 loss at Craven Cottage.

Douglas Luiz (right) was sent off for headbuttingu00a0Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic

Douglas Luiz (right) was sent off for headbutting Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic

Luiz (far right) was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver for his violent act
Villa boss Steven Gerrard is under immense pressure in his position as manager
Luiz did Villa boss Steven Gerrard no favours against Fulham

Brazilian Luiz (right) did under-pressure Villa boss Steven Gerrard no favours against Fulham

VAR showed the 24-year-old bumping chests with Mitrovic prior to him putting his head into the Serbian's chin, with the Fulham star then dropping to the floor.