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Live Reporting

Jonathan Jurejko

  1. Team news - Willian starts for Fulham, Bednarek makes Villa debut

    Fulham v Aston Villa (19:30 BST)

    Fulham make just one change to the side that drew 2-2 with Bournemouth on Saturday. Willian comes in for Daniel James, who drops to the bench.

    Fulham XI: Leno, De Cordova-Reid, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Joao Palhinha, Willian, Pereira, Kebano, Mitrovic

    Subs: Rodak, Adarabioyo, Duffy, Wilson, Cairney, James, Mbabu, Vinicius, Harris.

    Fulham XI v Aston Villa in the Premier LeagueBBC Sport

    Steven Gerrard also makes one change to the Villa team that lost 2-0 at home to Chelsea at the weekend. Jan Bednarek is handed his full debut, replacing Matty Cash.

    Ashley Young makes his 400th Premier League appearance, while Philippe Coutinho remains among the substitutes.

    Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Bednarek, Konsa, Mings, Young, Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Bailey, Ings, Watkins

    Subs: Olsen, Cash, Sanson, Buendia, Chambers, Nakamba, Coutinho, Dendoncker, Archer.

    Aston Villa XI v Fulham in the Premier LeagueBBC Sport

  2. Quick quiz question for you...

    Ashley Young is set to become the second oldest outfield player to play 400 Premier League games.

    Who was the first?

  3. Early team news

    Fulham v Aston Villa (19:30 BST)

    Which 22 names are on the team sheets tonight at Craven Cottage? And who's not made the cut?

    In a couple of minutes all will be revealed.

    Until then, this is what we already know...

    Fulham midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah serves the final game of a three-match suspension, while defender Kenny Tete is unlikely to be fit.

    Midfielder Manor Solomon and left-back Layvin Kurzawa are still sidelined with injuries.

    Aston Villa have no new fitness concerns, while forward Cameron Archer has recovered from a sickness bug.

    Full-back Ashley Young will make his 400th Premier League appearance.

  4. What's on tonight's menu?

    So then, there are two Premier League games tonight to round off this midweek bonanza.

    A staggered start sees Gerrard's Villa go to Fulham, with Rodgers' Leicester hosting Leeds a tad later.

  5. Hello! Quite the tumultuous day, eh?

    Some Aston Villa and Leicester fans might be keen to see another resignation tonight.

    Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers certainly won't be.

    A day is a long time in politics. It is even longer in football...

  6. Fighters and not quitters?

    Steven Gerrard and Brendan RodgersGetty Images

    When you're a high-profile boss responsible for results which affect the public mood, you have to accept that immense scrutiny comes with the territory.

    Every decision will be questioned. Every public comment will be analysed. Every gaffe will be pounced on.

    When results aren't going your way, the pressure mounts and can become intoxicating.

    Nevertheless, most leaders continue to insist they are fighters and not quitters.

    But once your one-time allies turn, usually amid a swell of negative public opinion, you're toast...