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LIVE: Aston Villa vs Leicester - Jamie Vardy is DROPPED to the bench as former Old Firm rivals Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard meet for the first time in the Premier League

Aston Villa host Leicester City this afternoon with Steven Gerrard taking on Brendan Rodgers for the first time in the Premier League.

Gerrard lost for the first time as Villa boss in midweek against champions Manchester City, which followed two opening victories.

Rodgers' side, meanwhile, drew away at Southampton and lost heavily at home to Chelsea last week.

Sportsmail's TOBY MILES will be providing live coverage of Aston Villa vs Leicester, including all the build-up, team news and in-game updates.

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