Aston Villa v Sunderland - Match Thread

[Matt C]

Excellent cross from Amavi.

[villadelph]

Time to shine number 9!

[passitsideways]

Good first half by us, but I'm glad we took the lead as surely Sunderland won't be as shit as they have been in the second half.

[Toronto Villa]

Fucking West Ham. They could be getting wins vs Arsenal and Liverpool away and have been gash or just average in their other games.

And how's it going their CB? Not so good huh big man? Enjoy the pressure son.

[ChicagoLion]

interesting position  Bacuna is playing, seems to have a free role, would like to see Gil given a go there.

[brontebilly]

Talksport saying Kaboul is Mackems MOM. Is this is a damning indictment of Gestedes performance?

Gestede hasnt been great alright but improved in last 5-10 mins of the half.

Super second goal for us, Sinclair keeps getting in those positions. Great play from Gueye and a superb assist from Amavi

Wouldnt take much from us to beat these by 4 or 5 today.

Hutton having a decent return to the side, doesnt always produce quality when in good positions but has pushed on well

[supertom]

Gestede has been getting a little better in the last 10 minutes. Get a good ball in and he'll have some joy I think. If not I'd bring Libor on at 60 minutes.

Sinclair has played well. Great movement for the goal. I know people suggest playing him up front in a central role but I think the key to Scotty ghosting defenders is coming in deep from the left.

Gana and Sanchez look very good in midfield. Amavi has been quality too. I'd like Westwood to drive forward with the ball more and up his tempo. He needs to be threading balls from outside the penalty box, but he's still too deep and laboured at times. He's made a couple of good runs though.
Bacuna has struggled. If we bring on Gil, he could have a field day out here. Hutton has played well too. He should be first choice. He's tougher and more disciplined on the right. I think playing Amavi and Bacuna as fullbacks is asking for trouble.

I really do like Richards too. Very impressed with him so far this season.

[Quiet Lion]

Sanchez is in his Copa America form, looks like a real player who is up to speed with the league now.

[Dante Lavelli]

interesting position  Bacuna is playing, seems to have a free role, would like to see Gil given a go there.

I think that will come.  Bacuna is softening them up, tiring them out, so Gil can come on a finish them off whilst chasing the game.

[Smirker]

Another couple of goals to overtake Bournemouth on GD. 8th.

[Deano's Mullet]

Goal reminds me of deano vs Liverpool. Tranmere at home too.

[citizenDJ]

According to OptaJoe, Amavi has made more dribbles than any other player in the league.

[supertom]

I wonder if this is a game Ayew could get some joy? Their backline isn't very good, particularly the fullbacks. A goal would do Ayew wonders I think.

[supertom]

According to OptaJoe, Amavi has made more dribbles than any other player in the league.

If this took into account time in the canteen, then Gabby would be walking away with that honour.

[olaftab]

2-1 less than deserved. It's been very frustrating first half. If only we were better with the last ball or had better options than Gestede, Bacuna and Hutton. Guzan at fault with their goal however once again error by Amavi in giving free kick.