Aston Villa v Manchester City Pre-Match Thread

[CJ]

It's easy to get carried away after the fantastic events of yesterday, but the Wastelands mob are still a good team and Tevez can cause any defence problems.  This week's events will give the whole place a lift and there should be a real buzz at the ground come 5.30 Saturday. Can't see either team not scoring - 2-2 with a last minute goal by our Darren.

[Simba]

We will do well to get a result. It's true. Their defence ain't solid atm though. Like us. Score draw probably. Sad but I would be happy with that.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Aston Villa to win 5-3 against Man City
Albrighton, Bent(3), Barry o.g.
Dzeko (3)

[Walmley_Villa]

Tough game despite our boost - they have very good strikers now - I'll go for a 2-2. Wigan on Tuesday is a bigger game IMO.

[Matt Collins]

I reckon a bit of a damp squib here with a two goal margin of defeat, before a run of much improved results over the next couple of months.

[mozza]

Surely we can't be as bad as we played a couple of weeks ago at Eastlands ?

VP should be buzzing with expectation, I'm sure Daz Bent won't let it affect him
except in apositive way -

It's how we defend and stiffle Tevez that decides this one ...........

2-2 and need I say it a brace from the new boy

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

As long as it is a really confidence display (preferably not to lose) and Dazza gets on the score sheet would be happy. 2-2 .........

[JJ-AV]

Bent won't score will he? It's just too obvious. A good, hardworking performance from the team getting a 1-1 draw. Collins again (from a corner) after 25 minutes while we sit back and Citeh dominate us, with Dzeko netting the equialiser after the hour and we hang on.

[Mazrim]

It could be just riding the wave of optimism from this week but I really fancy us to nick this one.
As it should be. I dont care how much dirty cash they have, with their £20m+ players (oh...erm....)
it's Man City coming to Villa Park.

[Dave P]

Hopefully Bent will have a Dion Dublin-esqe debut.  I'm going for 2-2.  Bent will score but I dont think we'll win.

[damon loves JT]

My brother has reneged on his vow not to return to VP until The French Tosser has had the sack. I've had to give him his season ticket back.

[WarszaVillan]

Is Heskey still suspended for this one?

[WikiVilla]

Is Heskey still suspended for this one?

Think so yes, he's back for Wigan if selected

[jonzy85]

City have only conceded 9 goals in 11 away games this year, which says a lot about how they set themselves up away from home.

Our defence is going to have to put in a serious performance to get a result here. I think even a battling draw could give us a good lift going into Tuesday's game, where 3 points are a must.

[BILL DE VALL]

We need a win
Bent to score on his debut
2-1 Villa