Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen believes Steven Gerrard could prove his doubters wrong by becoming a managerial success in the Premier League. Gerrard's previous experience as a Premier League manager saw him part company with Aston Villa before taking up a role at Saudi Arabia side Al Ettifaq.

Follow live coverage as Wycombe Wanderers face Aston Villa in the EFL Cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Beever-Jones has a shot blocked as the Chelsea fans at last begin to sense their team getting somewhere. Lucy Parker almost knocks in Hamano’s cross after the Japanese player makes a darting run. 72 min: Lucy Bronze sits down.

The Aston Villa vs Wolves live stream sees bragging rights on the line in the West Midlands — here's how to watch from anywhere.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.