New boss drops 20-year-old for his off-field behaviour in the wake of Everton defeat

‘I certainly had a say, but the final say? It was more of a combined collective decision’

‘I haven’t the certainty we will stay in the league, the situation we are in is difficult’

Youngster still can’t receive first England call-up, as clearance has not yet been granted

Bottom placed midlanders play Tottenham on Monday night in White Hart Lane

Level of investment by owners has become key to fortune of clubs and their managers

‘The expectancy level outweighs the realism at the club at the minute’

Aston Villa defender was involved in a tunnel incident following defeat to Swansea City

Retired Trinidad and Tobago striker wants to take over former club after Sherwood sacking

Like Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool, lack of control was key aspect behind departure

Defeat to Swansea the final straw with club languishing in 19th place in the league

Tim Sherwood under huge pressure after Villa lose to Swansea; wins for Watford and West Brom

Sad week for football as news of Johan Cruyff’s lung cancer is revealed

All the latest injury and suspension updates ahead of the big games

Belgian side come back from a goal down to take the points

Striker returns from suspension to bring positive end to stormy week for Mourinho

Carragher and Souness left to analyse decline and fall of another Liverpool manager

An alarming Sunderland collapse sees West Ham come back from two goals down

He went 11 league games without a goal before ending the drought last weekend

David Meyler scores winner as Hull beat Swansea

Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa side are without a Premier League win since the opening day

Claudio Ranieri’s side go second in table after turning around game in last quarter

Aston Villa winger’s father rejects claims youngster has chosen England

Aston Villa winger is one of few bright spots for club struggling to make impression

Ireland manager met with teenager 10 days ago in effort to encourage him to declare for team

20-year-old capitalises on sublime Mata pass as Louis Van Gaal’s side maintain 100% start

‘He is a big powerful boy, very quick, dynamic, a maverick type player’

Spurs interested in Javier Hernandez but also determined to hold onto their star asset

Eddie Howe’s side dominate but fail to capitalise as top-flight debut ends in defeat

Jack Grealish set to miss start of season with hamstring injury

Chelsea duo will feature against Arsenal according to manager Jose Mourinho

Watford have announced the signing of winger Steven Berghuis from AZ Alkmaar

Club maintain striker won’t be allowed leave unless buyout clause is activated

Captain hopes player will remain at club but says he won’t dissuade him from moving on

Villa have also offered Ron Vlaar a new contract

Midfielder also called up for England matches against Republic of Ireland and Slovenia

Belgian striker refuses to rule out the possibility of a move away from Villa Park

The transfer window opens in a month’s time, who needs to sign what, team-by-team

Arsene Wenger’s side defend their crown with stunning display at Wembley

Retired academy director Bryan Jones says Aston Villa midfielder always destined for the top