Aston Villa have announced they will take legal action against former Liverpool defender and television pundit Jamie Carragher, the club confirmed on Saturday.
The Premier League side did not specify the nature of the legal proceedings or the comments that prompted the decision. Carragher, who works as an analyst for a major broadcaster, has not yet issued a public response.
The move marks an unusual escalation between a top-flight club and a high-profile media figure. Aston Villa said the action was necessary to protect the club's interests.
