Positivity

[SoccerHQ]

16 points from first 8 is a magnificent haul imo.

Considering the state of us on the opening day when we were badly exposed defensively and also lost two key players in 48 hours with potential season ending injuries and everyone would've snapped off the points total and place we currently are in the league.

We're well on track to be in the mix or "there or thereabouts" this season.

I mentioned it briefly on another thread but I don't get why we've played five away from just 8 games so far. When we're as strong at home as anytime since the mid 1990s it seems an unnecessary handicap compared to teams around us in the total who've played four or even five home games so far.

[pauliewalnuts]

We haven't really looked at our best this season so far, I don't think, and we are carrying some serious injury problems. We also got tonked at Liverpool, deservedly, although I think the Newcastle game was a one-off of particular circumstances.

However, despite all that, we are fifth in the league, and have tricky away games like Liverpool, Newcastle, Chelsea all behind us.

We also are still doing the 2 points a game thing, which is by and large Emery's record since coming here. Over a season that's 76 points, which puts us in the CL places.

[AV82EC]

16 points from first 8 is a magnificent haul imo.

Considering the state of us on the opening day when we were badly exposed defensively and also lost two key players in 48 hours with potential season ending injuries and everyone would've snapped off the points total and place we currently are in the league.

We're well on track to be in the mix or "there or thereabouts" this season.

I mentioned it briefly on another thread but I don't get why we've played five away from just 8 games so far. When we're as strong at home as anytime since the mid 1990s it seems an unnecessary handicap compared to teams around us in the total who've played four or even five home games so far.

Because of the VP events this summer we asked for an additional away game in our opening games so the pitch would be OK. The next two are at home so we’ll be caught up on 5 home and 5 away by the end of the month.

[SoccerHQ]

16 points from first 8 is a magnificent haul imo.

Considering the state of us on the opening day when we were badly exposed defensively and also lost two key players in 48 hours with potential season ending injuries and everyone would've snapped off the points total and place we currently are in the league.

We're well on track to be in the mix or "there or thereabouts" this season.

I mentioned it briefly on another thread but I don't get why we've played five away from just 8 games so far. When we're as strong at home as anytime since the mid 1990s it seems an unnecessary handicap compared to teams around us in the total who've played four or even five home games so far.

Because of the VP events this summer we asked for an additional away game in our opening games so the pitch would be OK. The next two are at home so we’ll be caught up on 5 home and 5 away by the end of the month.

I get that in August. In September though we really should've had three homes to balance things up as half the league seemingly has.

[Risso]

16 points from first 8 is a magnificent haul imo.

Considering the state of us on the opening day when we were badly exposed defensively and also lost two key players in 48 hours with potential season ending injuries and everyone would've snapped off the points total and place we currently are in the league.

We're well on track to be in the mix or "there or thereabouts" this season.

I mentioned it briefly on another thread but I don't get why we've played five away from just 8 games so far. When we're as strong at home as anytime since the mid 1990s it seems an unnecessary handicap compared to teams around us in the total who've played four or even five home games so far.

Because of the VP events this summer we asked for an additional away game in our opening games so the pitch would be OK. The next two are at home so we’ll be caught up on 5 home and 5 away by the end of the month.

I get that in August. In September though we really should've had three homes to balance things up as half the league seemingly has.

It doesn't really matter though, and now we've got a fairly straight forward looking October/November after a nice two week break.

[pablo_picasso]

16 points from first 8 is a magnificent haul imo.

Considering the state of us on the opening day when we were badly exposed defensively and also lost two key players in 48 hours with potential season ending injuries and everyone would've snapped off the points total and place we currently are in the league.

We're well on track to be in the mix or "there or thereabouts" this season.

I mentioned it briefly on another thread but I don't get why we've played five away from just 8 games so far. When we're as strong at home as anytime since the mid 1990s it seems an unnecessary handicap compared to teams around us in the total who've played four or even five home games so far.

I mentioned this elsewhere, but it is fitting for this thread too...

I think it is mighty impressive considering not only the injuries, but the Jekyll & Hyde nature of some of our performances too...

When we get Moreno & Ramsey back, & the defence clicks properly, we could be a very dangerous side...

And its a point I will stand by despite my fear of positivity...

[Baldy]

Aside from the many positives surrounding villa that have already been mentioned, I think its encouraging that our main challengers are not in great shakes at the moment!!

Spurs top of the league confirms that. They struggled to beat Luton and Sheffield Utd and media coverage has been way OTT. 
Man City - Lost three in a row. Struggle without KDB and Rodri. Sold three top players, newbies not firing and Grealish not stepped up to the plate.
Arsenal - Solid but uninspiring.
Liverpool - Defensive frailties, midfield in transition, deadly attack.
Man Utd - Too many divas. shyte manager.
Brighton - Blow 'hot and cold'
Newcastle - Dodgy on the road.
Chelsea - Confused

On our day, we are capable of beating any of the above and it's a long time since I thought that. 

[Footy-Vill]

There's lots to be positive about and the media and pundits have now started to join in and have recognised Villa and Emery as a force.
So many now speak of our Club in glowing terms and contenders for challenges at the top echolens.
Just brilliant! Enjoying every moment.
Let us dare we dream of the big champions league nights?

[Drummond]

West Ham are another bogey side for us, somehow.

They used  to be the easiest home win of the season.

And now they're only third....

[Olneythelonely]

Is it just me that feels that a win against Luton on Sunday is about 98% likely? Anything other than a Villa win would feel like a freak result. I’m not convinced I’ve ever felt this confident about a win.

Not at all certain about tomorrow night’s game mind

[Risso]

Is it just me that feels that a win against Luton on Sunday is about 98% likely? Anything other than a Villa win would feel like a freak result. I’m not convinced I’ve ever felt this confident about a win.

FFS mate!

[PGW]

Is it just me that feels that a win against Luton on Sunday is about 98% likely? Anything other than a Villa win would feel like a freak result. I’m not convinced I’ve ever felt this confident about a win.

FFS mate!

I know....shakes head....

[Brend'Watkins]

Is it just me that feels that a win against Luton on Sunday is about 98% likely? Anything other than a Villa win would feel like a freak result. I’m not convinced I’ve ever felt this confident about a win.

FFS mate!

I know....shakes head....

The only way we could see an upset here is if we’re complacent. Just thinking all we have to do is turn up will not be tolerated by Emery. 

[LeeB]

Is it just me that feels that a win against Luton on Sunday is about 98% likely? Anything other than a Villa win would feel like a freak result. I’m not convinced I’ve ever felt this confident about a win.

FFS mate!

I know....shakes head....

There was Fate, sitting there bored reading an old copy of Hello!, when suddenly his ears pricked up.

[Clark W Griswold]

Do you think if we lose to Luton it'll be like Old Trafford when they'd lost to someone average in the first few years after Fergie left? The TV cameras pan to the people in the crowd, mouths wide open in disbelief, women with hands over their mouths, kids almost (or actually) in tears, grown men with their heads in their hands, some rocking back and forth. Or do you think we've got some way to go to get to that level of entitlement :-)