Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard claims he has been supported by the club's board.

Villa are struggling near the relegation zone of the Premier League so far this season.

Despite spending a lot of money since Gerrard took over from Dean Smith, Villa are no better off than they were this time last season.

Asked about his future, Gerrard stated, “I've felt nothing but support from Johan [Lange - sporting director], Christian [Purslow - chief executive] and the owners. I've spoken to them all within the last seven or eight days and the noise and the pressure doesn't get mentioned.

“It's very much talking about our performances, where we are and how close we've been to being in a better place in the league.

“Everyone is on the same page, we've been aligned since the first day, so I'm not going to plead for this or that. The owners know where we're at and they know me and how determined I am to improve our current position. So that's where we are."

He did add that he has not spoken to the club's owners: “I haven't – because they haven't spoken about my position.

“It was very much how it has been as the journey has gone on. I think they are well entitled to ask questions and why I made certain decisions.

“They own the club and that's the relationship I want – I want to tell them what we're doing. That's important I have those people around me.

“In the conversations with all the people around me, there hasn't been a chat on that or my position, it's been very much about performance, next game, are people fit. Nothing really about my position."