Aston Villa v Arsenal Match Thread

[PaulWinch again]

I also really think we have to set up in a more positive manner, as soon as we got 5 at the back it says we fear the opposition.

[Mister E]

5-3-2 suggests we will be going route one.

why do you assume 5-3-2?
3-5-2 minimises the defensive frailties of Luna and Lowton and maximises their attacking qualities. I only wish Bacuna (who is the future of our right MF) was there to cover the right side when required.

[Marton]

Luna and Baker against Özul and Gnabry (18 yo with lots of pace)....

Arsenal have not lost since 1998 on VP.

Hoping for the best but predicting a disaster....

[Jimbo]

On the downside, we'll probably get battered. On the bright side, we'll get ourselves a shiny new arsehole. So it's not all doom and gloom.

[dekko]

Its gonna be a lot harder for gabby to zip through their midfield like last time with Flamini in there

[pauliewalnuts]

Trying to decide whether I need the stress of actually watching this game.

[Jimbo]

As a special treat, I've promised myself I'll stop watching at 0-12.

[peter w]

Trying to decide whether I need the stress of actually watching this game.

I've got to decide whether I go over the road to watch the game with the two Arsenal fans who are waiting for me. I expect to be sharing my hurt with Arsenal fans. God.

[Ian.]

I'm trying to decide if I should watch it, I'm not sure how if I can "pick myself up and go again" at the end.

[Tuscans]

Getting the Andrex ready for 9:45.............

.......it's going to be a giggity night!

[Jimbo]

I'm going to give it a right good go.

[ciggiesnbeer]

I will be a threat, no doubt.

[dekko]

Im taking the 'woodward option' tonight.

PROS:
I dont have to watch the game
I get the super-happy-sunshine version of events

CONS:
Woodward

[Villafirst]

Why oh why does Lambert pick El Ahmadi? He's rubbish! It didn't work last season, and hasn't this!

[PaulWinch again]

Turn up Villa you owe the fans.