Manchester City v Aston Villa Match Thread

[PaulWinch again]

Only way we are going to get anything out of this game is to stop giving the ball away on the odd occasion we get it.

Indeed this is piss poor really.

[Pete3206]

It would help if we could string a pass together.

[ez]

I think Lambo was happy to play like that all game while it was 0-0 but we were unlikely to keep them out all game. Lets see what plan b has to offer.

[peter w]

No needto change anything. Yes the pressure is off them now but keep it tight and try and nick one on the break. we've had a couple of chances, will just have to take one.

[villaparkb6]

five shots on target each according to HT stats

[PeterWithesShin]

Be interesting what Lambert changes as the signs are there that goals can be scored against them.

[amfy]

Keep your chins up! No-one gave us any chance (including us) when we went 1 down in the league cup!

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

Look at all the goals we've conceded against Man City in the last 2/3 years, they ALWAYS score a goal from a corner, winning the 2nd ball inside the 6 yard box.

Wiemann was ball watching as two players ran past him. I don't think he is suitable playing in that right wing/striker role away from home, defensively his position is poor, not ideal when the opposition has almost 70% of the ball.

[Chipsticks]

It'll be the reverse of last week. They'll get a quick goal after the break and we'll then score three

Is Jordan Bowery our Chicharito?

[Steve R]

it looked like a foul to me a few bobbles before the ball went in.

Not that much different to last week in truth. We actually look threatening on the few occasions we have been at the other end, the defenders have looked solid enough but there's little going on between the two.

[hilts_coolerking]

We've got too many players under-performing today.  Too many passes going astray, too many poor first touches.

[Pete3206]

I'd get Holman on for Weinman

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

I'd get Holman on for Weinman

This

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd be tempted to take Weimann off. Doesn't suit him to play where he is when we're under so much constant pressure.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd get Holman on for Weinman

Or maybe I should have waited a few more seconds before posting and just said "this"