Steven Gerrard finally tastes success at Crystal Palace as Aston Villa win

Aston Villa’s Matt Targett celebrates at Crystal Palace (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Steven Gerrard got the better of Patrick Vieira in the battle of the Premier League greats after goals from Matt Targett and John McGinn secured a 2-1 win for Aston Villa at Crystal Palace.

Two of the finest midfielders of their generation went head-to-head on the touchline for the first time in a competitive match and it was Gerrard who was able to celebrate a second consecutive victory since he left Rangers for the West Midlands club.