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Speaking on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, Merson compares Gerrard to Mikel Arteta, and how the Spaniard needed to time at Arsenal.
“I mean, he was under pressure, of course he was. But we’ve seen how it worked at Arsenal. “You know, how many times did people go on about Mikel Arteta? But he was given time. If you are not given time, you have no chance.“For me, you should give him time. I don’t know what they were aiming for this season. I thought top-half, maybe. But I’m gutted for him, and I am pretty sad.
“I thought he should have got more time. I mean, some of the mistakes... you go out in the game against Chelsea – in which they did well, Kepa was their best player.
“But you can be the best manager in the world, but if [Tyrone] Mings is doing what he is doing, then you have no chance.”
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Following Gerrard's departure the club released a short statement confirming their decision.
"We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future," said a Villa spokesperson as part of a very brief 41-word statement.
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