Gerrard succeeds Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday following a run of five straight defeats.
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard has been announced as the new coach of Aston Villa by the club today.
The former Liverpool captain and Rangers coach succeeds Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday following a run of five straight defeats.
To land the new job, Gerrard paid Rangers £2.5m.
Aston Villa sit only two points outside of the relegation zone.
He will be tasked to propel the club up the division and away from relegation trouble.