Brighton and Hove Albion vs Aston Villa Pre-Match

[rob_bridge]

If Martinez plays we win, if Olsen plays we pray.

DeZerbi is heading for exit and the players are in wind down mode so we should we win if we play like we did v Bournemouth

[SoccerHQ]

Just been in the hotel lift with Robin Olsen! He was very focused/nervous; not sure which. Wasn't brave enough to ask if Emi was starting.

Has Emi even travelled?

I think today's team will be as close to the Arsenal selection as possible. Starts for all of Carlos, Pau and Zaniolo so should be enough fresh legs and think Bailey and Cash will be rested for the second leg.

[SoccerHQ]

In his most recent column Max Rushden quoted an Arsenal fan saying 'this season's been great fun, apart from the matches.' Today is probably the most true that statement has been for me all year.

I'm actually very relaxed for today.

We have an incredibly recent record v Brighton and they just want the season to end now and regroup in the summer.

I also am pretty sure that Spurs will lose v Liverpool and Man. City so whisper it quietly but we probably don't even need another point to make 4th now.

It all swung on that Arsenal weekend. Spurs played before us and they had the chance to be three points clear with a game in hand but completely imploded v Newcastle and we have seized the initiative since so in my mind 4th is a matter of when not if.

Different story on Thursday though. Will be disappointing to have got this far in Europa and not make the final and you sense there's still a few more twists to come in that game so will be nerve jangling for sure like Lille.

[PaulTheVillan]

Looks like Martinez is playing from his Instagram. Would be a huge bonus.

[Nii Lamptey]

I was in the camp where I thought it was unfair to scapegoat Olsen, but after Brentford and Thursday, I've lost all patience.

He might not be totally at fault, but part of the goalkeeper's job is to instill confidence in his defence. He does the opposite! Also, Emi gets to two of Olympiacos' goals - The one which went under him, and the deflection. Not good enough - I would ABSOLUTELY play Gauci over Olsen today if Emi isn't ready.

A Cocky Aussie vs a Timid Swede. No contest.

[SoccerHQ]

Looks like Martinez is playing from his Instagram. Would be a huge bonus.

Difficult to tell, could just be a scheduled post that goes out before every game.

If he was posting a shot from the team hotel this morning that would suggest 100% he's playing otherwise he wouldn't have travelled.

[Demitri_C]

Ffs olsen again.

No clean sheet thats for sure