Thomas Tuchel, Sean Dyche, Unai Emery: Top 5 Managers Who Can Take Over at Aston Villa

• Aston Villa are in the market for a new manager after Steven Gerrard's reign as boss came to an end
• The likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and Sean Dyche have been tipped to take over and steer the club to safety
• The Liverpool icon was sacked after a disappointing start to the season, with Villa sitting 17th with two wins to their name

Steven Gerrard became the fourth manager to be sacked in the Premier League this season, after Aston Villa's 3-0 defeat at Fulham saw the Liverpool icon let go shortly after full-time.

Gerrard follows the likes of Scott Parker, Thomas Tuchel and Bruno Lage, who have been dismissed this season already.

Former Premier League managers were linked to the Villa job weeks before Gerrard got the sack. The likes of Thomas Tuchel and ex-PSG and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino have been mentioned as potential successors.

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As Villa start their search for a new manager, Sports Brief looks at some of the names that could take over, according to the Telegraph.

Potential Aston Villa managers

1. Mauricio Pochettino

The Argentine spent five-and-a-half years at Tottenham, building a formidable side which went all the way to the Champions League final. However, the former PSG coach will surely be hesitant about getting involved in a relegation fight after years of coaching at the pinnacle of European football.

2. Thomas Frank

Frank took Brentford to the Premier League for the first time ever last season, but the Bees' budget is smaller than Aston Villa's. Therefore, Villa's sizeable budget might be used to lure him to Villa Park.

3. Unai Emery

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Emery was linked with Newcastle United but decided to stay at Villarreal. The Spaniard has had a very successful spell in Spain, but his time at Arsenal wasn't impressive. Villa have to convince him that returning to England is worth it.

3. Sean Dyche

Dyche enjoyed a hugely successful period at Burnley over a nine-and-a-half-year spell. However, he is a manager renowned for his pragmatism, a style which has yielded results at Burnley. Whether Villa owners want that style is another matter.

3. Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel would be an ambitious appointment since he has only worked at Champions League clubs. He delivered Chelsea's second European cup last season, and it would be a difficult task for Villa to convince him.

According to the BBC, Gerrard's position was untenable, with pressure mounting since the season started with poor performances and unconvincing results.

Villa fans turn on Gerrard

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Sports Brief earlier reported on Aston Villa fans turning on Gerrard during the Villans' match against Fulham, which they lost 3-0.

Footage has emerged showing Aston Villa fans were done with Steven Gerrard long before the sack. At some point, there were chants at Craven Cottage of fans singing 'We want Gerrard out'.

Others sang in reference to Gerrard’s infamous slip as a player back in 2014.