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Mauricio Pochettino tops list of potential Steven Gerrard replacements at Aston Villa

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 file photo, Mauricio Pochettino applauds fans after the Champions League group B soccer match between Red Star and Tottenham, at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia. AP

Aston Villa are hunting for a new manager with former Tottenham boss Maurico Pochettino being the favourite to replace Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa.

Steven Gerrard was sacked on Thursday night just after Villa fell to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Fulham, with away fans chanting for the Liverpool legend to leave.

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