Arsenal vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[tom jennings III]

Sadly I've found somewhere in Sri Lanka showing the game (show-off sorry) so will have to watch, even more sadly i just can't see us getting anything from this. Hope I'm very wrong!

[Ian.]

Well the last time I felt confident I stupidly predicted a win. It turned out to be a run of 10 hours without a goal.
So as confident as I am we will lose this one 1-0 but play well.

[barrysleftfoot]

 I'd play Delph, Sanchez and Bacuna in midfield, with Gil, Weimann and CB up front.Sanchez is out for them, the good news, Walcott is back, the bad news.

 We have a good record at the Arse, got a funny frrling we might carry that on.

[silhillvilla]

At 12/1 we are worth a silly bet

[Kingthing]

I've been dreading this for so long I think we'll win.

[peter w]

I don't think Cleverley will be dropped so the only question I think will be whether it's Bacuna or Sinclair

I reckon he'll go with

                        Guzan
 Hutton      Okore         Baker/Clark     Cissokho

             Sanchez            Delph

          Gil           Bacuna       Cleverley

                         Benteke

[silhillvilla]

The thought of Baker vs Giroud is going to make for a restless night

[peter w]

Why? Baker has had a good season so far. I'd have no problems with him starting.

[Toronto Villa]

The thought of Baker vs Giroud is going to make for a restless night

To avoid any further melodramatic statements I suggest warm milk before bed and wearing an adult nappy.

[silhillvilla]

Yes he's had a good season but we really need our best pairing tomorrow which is Okore / Clark

[Nastylee]

Based on the season's opening games, Vlaar and Senderos are our best pairing.

[Goldie.7]

No idea who'll start because Gil's arrival throws a spanner in the usual proceedings.

I'm just hoping for an enjoyable game....

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I was worried when I found out Baker was starting at Anfield back in September. He ended up being named man of the match, and was again vs Man City at home. I'm pleased to say Baker and Clark have proved me and many others wrong this season. It's just a a shame about most of the rest of the team.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I was worried when I found out Baker was starting at Anfield back in September. He ended up being named man of the match, and was again vs Man City at home. I'm pleased to say Baker and Clark have proved me and many others wrong this season. It's just a a shame about most of the rest of the team.

Never a truer word spoken on here.

[Lizz]

0-1. Against the run of play.