It comes as Boris Johnson is reportedly considering a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year in protest at China's record on human rights. That Villa have gone for a name like Gerrard should not surprise many; Purslow wanted Thierry Henry in the Championship before Smith in 2018. "With everything that Blues have given him, I think he's done the best he can. I don't feel like they've been in such a bad situation as what everyone is making them out to be. (No 7) retained his top-10 standing, while Arsenal midfielderEmile Smith Rowe