STEVEN GERRARD is about to break Aston Villa’s punch after being humiliated at Fulham.
Villa were already leading 1-0 when Douglas Luiz was sent off for a header over Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Furious Villa enthusiasts chanted ‘Steven Gerrard, get out of our club’ when Mitro’s penalty and a Tyrone Mings goal sealed victory at Craven Cottage.
Boss Gerrard admitted: “I know I’m in a very difficult position at the moment. It’s hard, but I’m a man and I’m content with that. “
“We’ll see what happens, but I’m a fighter and I’ll never give up.
“I can realize that and I feel their frustration with them. It was a difficult night for me personally. We didn’t show up. “
“The functionality is not smart enough. The first part surprised me.
“I’m looking for answers, but I wouldn’t disrespect any of my players. “
Villa are 17th with goals scored that keep them out of the relegation zone.
Harrison Reed gave Fulham the lead before Villa midfielder Luiz was sent off in the 62nd minute for beating Mitrovic after tangling near the sideline. The Serb said: “Normally, I’m not the victim, I’m on the other side. “
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“We were caught in the warmth of the moment and hit my head in the nose. It was a red card. “
It was the first time in Prem’s history that Villa had won a red card, awarded a penalty – by Matt Cash – and scored an opposing goal to his side in the same match.
Gerrard added: “I came in between the players at half-time because of that reaction and when you go past ten men, it’s an even bigger mountain to climb.
“When you face another one in this way, you give a resolution to the referee, I have nothing to complain about.
“The punishment is harsh. The shot even frames and Cash is so close that he can’t get his hand out of the way.
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