Steven Gerrard wins first game as Aston Villa boss as late goals sink Brighton

Steven Gerrard won his first game as Villa boss (Nick Potts/PA)

Steven Gerrard made a winning start as Aston Villa boss with 2-0 win over Brighton at Villa Park.

Gerrard left Rangers during the international break to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked following five successive Premier League defeats, and got Villa Park bouncing again with two late goals.