Under-pressure Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has admitted that he fears the sack after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.
The result leaves the West Midlands side 19th in the league, after suffering four losses in their opening five games.
With a home clash against free-scoring Manchester City on the horizon, Gerrard acknowledges that his position could come under threat.
When asked if he had any concerns over his future, Gerrard said in his post-match press conference: 'Of course I do.