Aston Villa v Norwich Pre Match Thread

[Dave P]

I think this is our first genuine ‘must win’ game of the season. Let’s see how the squad react.

Everyone has their own ideas on the team and formation so I won’t bother. Is Mings back?

If we lose we are in real trouble but I think something will click so I’m saying 2-0 Villa. Connor and Wes.

[LukeJames]

2-2

[Risso]

Southampton felt fairly 'must win' to me, it has to be said.

[Jon Crofts]

Compare and contrast.

Pukki and Cantwell running at our back 4 or balls bouncing off Wesley all afternoon?

[Risso]

0-2 Norwich.  It'll be another pick'n'mix ineffective midfield from us, with Wesley lumbering around up front not looking like scoring. The 5-1 in the away fixture will look a million miles off..

[eamonn]

Norwich looked electric for an hour of that Wolves game based on the highlights. Whoever scores first wins this, both teams' heads go down upon conceding at the moment.

[Mossie Hennebry]

Wesley cannot start this game - he does not deserve it. Start anyone else there.

[villa `cross the mersey]

We could field 12 players, with Wesley up front and nobody would notice

[Richard E]

2-0 down at half time. We bring on the three contestants from the half time "Prize Where It Lies" competition, as they show a higher degree of passing ability than anyone in the starting line up. They each score a goal in the second half and we win 3-2.

It sparks a renaissance and we do not lose again for the rest of the season, bringing home the Carabao Cup and our first FA Cup for 63 years.   

[brontebilly]

Very difficult one to pick a team for, one thing is clear and that is the formation needs to change. I'm hoping Chester is fit and for experience alone I think Elmo also needs to come in. Wes needs saving at least Kodjia will run in behind anyway. I don't rate Jota either but everyone else has had a chance of late and failed.

-------------Heaton
---Chester, Engels, Hause
Elmo, Luiz, Nakamba, Targett
-----------Jota, Grealish,
---------------Kodjia

[phantom limb]

We quite simply have to win this, which is why we probably won’t.

[Mossie Hennebry]

I can't see the formation changing before Thursday - there just isn't the time.

[AV82EC]

I’d definitely drop El Ghazi he’s been an utter waste of a shirt all season.

[aj2k77]

4-5-1 with Wesley trotting around doing fuck all, Luiz being a fanny and Targett meandering half way line out of position and they can all fuck off and we might as well pull the trigger.

[darren woolley]

This is a must win game no doubt about it after Southampton we really must win this.