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Steven Gerrard urges Aston Villa to emulate Leicester as they aim for trophies and cracking the Premier League top six ahead of their meeting on Saturday

Steven Gerrard has urged Aston Villa to follow the example of Leicester as they try to crack the Premier League's top six.

Villa face Brendan Rodgers' team at King Power Stadium on Saturday trying to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat – a run of form that persuaded the hierarchy to sack Dean Smith and appoint Gerrard last November.

While there is little chance of a repeat if Villa lose again here, Gerrard is determined to finish the season positively.

Steven Gerrard (above) has urged his Aston Villa side to follow the example of Leicester City
Midlands side Leicester sensationally won the Premier League in 2016 and the FA Cup in 2021

He will be backed by significant funds in the summer as he tries to deliver on the ambitious plans of billionaire owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.