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Title: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 27, 2025, 07:50:52 PM
Tues 30th Dec, 20.15 KO.

1-1
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on December 27, 2025, 07:56:23 PM
I think we’ll win 2-1. Watkins double from the bench.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 27, 2025, 08:01:23 PM
With the absences even harder. Before tonight’s game I’d have taken a point from these two games, we’ve already bettered that. Anything is a bonus.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Witton Warrior on December 27, 2025, 08:07:42 PM
Annnnnnoooother one!!!!!
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on December 27, 2025, 08:11:12 PM
I'd take a draw. If we had to lose a game of this group of 3, it would probably be this one. I think they'll have too much for us over the course of the rest of the season, so will City, so it's massively important to finish in the champions league places.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Smithy on December 27, 2025, 08:12:44 PM
Yes, a point would be a perfectly respectable result.  7 points from this run of three games would be incredible.  However, I have a feeling Arsenal will have a point to prove after the VP result, so it's going to be a very tough night's work.

That said, Brighton had them under a lot of pressure after they came back to 2-1 today, and were much the better side for 20 minutes after they scored.  You can definitely get at them, and however motivated they are, I guarantee the crowd will start to get twitchy if we get a foothold at any point...
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Crown Hill on December 27, 2025, 08:15:16 PM
Presume we can’t appeal against the Kamara booking or ask ref to look at it again in his sky blue pyjamas?
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KingstandingVilla on December 27, 2025, 08:19:33 PM
2-1 Villa with Rogers and Ollie on the scoresheet
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dave on December 27, 2025, 08:22:51 PM
Going to be tricky without Cash and Kamara, both of whom were tip-top in the reverse fixture.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on December 27, 2025, 08:22:56 PM
Martinez
Bogarde
Konsa
Lindelof
Maatsen
Onana
Tielemans
McGinn
Watkins
Rogers
Malen

Don’t see us winning, would be happy with a draw, wouldn’t be surprised or mortified with a defeat.

But I’m dreaming now.

3-2 us Watkins, Tielemans, Rogers
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SaddVillan on December 27, 2025, 08:34:14 PM
Martinez
Bogarde
Konsa
Lindelof
Maatsen
Onana
Tielemans
McGinn
Watkins
Rogers
Malen

Don’t see us winning, would be happy with a draw, wouldn’t be surprised or mortified with a defeat.

But I’m dreaming now.

3-2 us Watkins, Tielemans, Rogers

Just another challenge for Unai.

And don't doubt for a minute that he didn't spend Boxing Day planning how to face Arse without Kamara and/or Cash in expectation of Twatwell screwing us over.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 27, 2025, 08:35:04 PM
82nd minute winner from Chris Price.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 27, 2025, 08:35:57 PM
I reckon Tony Luna with the winner.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: UK Redsox on December 27, 2025, 08:40:59 PM
I reckon Tony Luna with the winner.

What a day that was

Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 27, 2025, 08:43:40 PM
"spend some fackin' money"
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on December 27, 2025, 08:45:06 PM
I'd take a draw right now away at the Gooners but we will be full of confidence and could nick it.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 27, 2025, 08:46:04 PM
They'll be shitting this game far more than we will be.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 27, 2025, 08:50:56 PM
They'll be shitting this game far more than we will be.

They won't, they're the most arrogant fanbase in football.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Somniloquism on December 27, 2025, 08:53:22 PM
He might be talking about the players. Arteta might need to get the big lightbulb out instead.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 27, 2025, 08:53:51 PM
They have everything to lose, us and MC right on them, another failed title challenge on the horizon. We're under no pressure. They'll be dreading this, the team and the fans no matter what bluster they come out with.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Stu on December 27, 2025, 08:57:58 PM
I reckon Tony Luna with the winner.

What a day that was



One of my favourite aways ever. I think we saw Doug in his Rolls near Finsbury Park tube after, too.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 27, 2025, 09:02:19 PM
They have everything to lose, us and MC right on them, another failed title challenge on the horizon. We're under no pressure. They'll be dreading this, the team and the fans no matter what bluster they come out with.

Nah. They're arrogant bellends, don't consider us a threat and expect to win. Which will make it all the funnier if we do our third double over them in five years.
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on December 27, 2025, 09:07:15 PM
If Torres or Mings are available, I wonder if he shifts Lindelof to RCB and moves Konsa to RB? UTV
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 27, 2025, 09:26:34 PM
Wednesday headlines will be

Villa title fight over before it begins or
Villa hand City-eh title and spoil it for everyone
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 27, 2025, 10:11:43 PM
0-4
Title: Re: Arsenal v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DB on December 27, 2025, 10:36:56 PM
Quite relaxed about this one, not because we will win just it won’t break us if we lose. Pau being available would be great though
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