Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread

[SoccerHQ]

Did well but you’d expect Arsenal to be better 2nd half, I worry for us from our right hand side as I think they can do some damage. Massive 45 mins here.

For us, Samatta really offers nothing at all, midfield doing well but I’d like to see Davis up against Luiz.

Hopefully some of their big hitters will feel the pace around 60 minutes from the cup SF. They don't actually have that many attacking changes on the bench.

[Risso]

Jack looks back to something like his best.

[saunders_heroes]

Think I’m gonna lock myself in the shed second half. My heart is going ten to the dozen.

[PaulWinch again]

Just please buck our trend Villa and win, please.

[Chris_Jephcott]

Right... time for a 2nd half beer and nervous piss.

[andyh]

Jack looks back to something like his best.

I agree. I think there may be a goal in him tonight.

[AsTallAsLions]

Jack looks back to something like his best.

I agree. I think there may be a goal in him tonight.

Yes mate if he's ever going to score another goal for Villa, now's the time...!

[Ian.]

Davis could work better against David Luiz, he doesn't like pressure.

[saint13]

No...we win this we stay up. Arse will do us a favour on Sunday.

[Goldie.7]

I don't recall Samatta touching the ball so I'd definitely bring Davis on for the whole second half.

It's tempting, but for me Davis doesn't track back and is defensively naive.

[Sexual Ealing]

The Mrs is away, got a mate staying with me, been up all night. Please show some mercy, Villa.

[aldridgeboy]

We played well. Last 20 was positive.

Samatta is offering nothing. We need to at least hold the ball up when it goes towards their box. If only we had someone we could have on a straight swap who can hold the ball up.

Come on Dean, you know it makes sense

[Lastfootstamper]

Luiz isn't hurting us. If he does start coming into midfield, he'll leave a big hole behind him. Big half for SJM, this. I think he'll be key.

[Steve67]

I've just had my fifth poo of the day. I think I may need to see the Doctor.

[wolfman999]

Time for a beer and 45 mins of filthy language.