(Reuters) - Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said he will not hide from the intense criticism he is facing from sections of the club's support after Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Chelsea prompted jeers from the stands.
Mason Mount's double gave the visitors a win that heaped more pressure on Gerrard, whose side are 16th in the Premier League and one point above the relegation zone.
"Every time I've spoken to the media, I've fronted up and I won't hide from the responsibility, the criticism or the noises that are coming from the stands today.
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