Aston Villa vs Liverpool pre match thread

[Smirker]

Sunday, 14th February. Kick off 14:05.

Looking forward to this one.

A winnable game imo. Gabby to continue his scoring run and Veretout to get his first goal.

2-1 Villa.

[Reuben]

We will hopefully be confident enough to go for it.  They have just conceded 6 goals in two games against our relegation rivals.

[passitsideways]

...Benteke's going to score a hat trick to mark his return, isn't he?

Seems like we should have a good shot providing we get the set-piece delivery right and Gabby can turn in another good shift - he's given Liverpool trouble in several of the more recent fixtures, IIRC.

[damon loves JT]

I'd like to see Gabby continue to `prove us all wrong'.

[Smirker]

...Benteke's going to score a hat trick to mark his return, isn't he?

Seems like we should have a good shot providing we get the set-piece delivery right and Gabby can turn in another good shift - he's given Liverpool trouble in several of the more recent fixtures, IIRC.

I was going to mention him but I'll be surprised if he even gets on the pitch.

[not3bad]

Voting options?

[ozzjim]

Voting options?

You don't get any votes in these parts, this is a one man dictatorship, stripping Villa fans of their hard earned cash and trying to cosy up to the board.

[SoccerHQ]

This lot are very beatable, they've conceded 4 to Norwich and 2 to Sunderland in last 10 minutes which gives you a guide considering how bad Norwich were on Saturday.

Their record is amazing at Villa Park though. That will be a problem as they'll pitch up here and play with confidence. I just hope it's not one of those games we frequently though when we stand off them for first 20 minutes which lets them settle in and then they go 1 up, let's fly out of the blocks for once and see what happens.

Anyway 1-1. 96th minute equalizer off Sturridge's wheelchair. In an offside position of course.

[Chris Jameson]

I see Sturridge is finally back in the squad just in time to score his customary goal against Villa before injuring himself and ruling himself out for another 3 months doing his poxy celebration.

[tomd2103]

If we're going to get out of it, we've got win games like this. 

[Nunkin1965]

So when did we actually last beat Liverpool at VP? Was it the Collymore inspired 2-1 from the early Gregory era?

[Nev]

They are beatable but I'm not sure we have enough to beat them.

Hope for a win but expect a frustrating draw.

[glasses]

So when did we actually last beat Liverpool at VP? Was it the Collymore inspired 2-1 from the early Gregory era?

It was actually only 4 years ago. Last game of season. Downing 1-0

[Ger Regan]

Villa are after a confidence-boosting win, whilst liverpool suffered a demoralising concession of a 2 goal lead. On the basis of this, there can be only one outcome. Comfortable liverpool win.

[Nunkin1965]

So when did we actually last beat Liverpool at VP? Was it the Collymore inspired 2-1 from the early Gregory era?

It was actually only 4 years ago. Last game of season. Downing 1-0

Oh god should have remembered that one. Small Heath got relegated on the same day.

Got to be Collymore 2 Liverpool 1 as the last time before then though?