Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Thread

[brontebilly]

Jack looks back to something like his best.

Has been brilliant I think. Has had to drop deep to get us playing, running brilliantly with the ball when in their half. Luiz hasn't done enough to get on the ball for me and disappointed with McGinn too. Mings and Konsa have been solid. Guilbert has been a positive addition on the right too.

Going to be a very nervy 45. Davis will be on within 10 mins I expect.

[dorsetvillian]

Aged 10 years in one half. Our Bournemouth Lions Whatts App group is a pit of stress. I'm sure someone will need an ambulance by the end of the game.

[manic-road]

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

That's what watching Villa does to you I'm almost touchingcloth myself. A turtles head is popping out.

[Chris_Jephcott]

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

That's what watching Villa does to you I'm almost touchingcloth myself. A turtles head is popping out.

You’re lucky. Mine feels like a Rusty Freddie

[ChicagoLion]

Great finish by Trez

[andyh]

Great finish by Trez

Bloody hell, your stream is miles behind.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Jack looks back to something like his best.

Not sure about that but he's certainly involved. Needs to help out Targett more but overall no complaints. His shot would have added £30m on his price tag had it gone it. Great effort. He certainly looks up for it tonight.

[Rudy65]

Texts pinging in from West Ham, Leeds, Cardiff and even West Brom fans wishing us luck for second half

I will be a mess second half

[Steve67]

Dave Jones does love a reminder.  Villa concede late, can't keep clean sheets, Arsenal never ever lose at Villa Park etc etc etc etc etc etc.

[SoccerHQ]

Texts pinging in from West Ham, Leeds, Cardiff and even West Brom fans wishing us luck for second half

I will be a mess second half

Blimey it has been a strange season.

Xhaka on for Torreira so looks like Arteta though he might get sent off.

[BoVillan esq]

Here we go

[paul_e]

Looks like Smith tweaked the set up to 4 1 4 1 which has worked, the issue is asking Trez and zJack to stay disciplined. SJM doing a lot of work covering space. We need another goal.

It's slightly cleverer than that, McGinn, Grealish and Trez are swapping positions fairly regularly so they're tracking back but can have a chance to take a breather and stay up field, often even further forward than Samatta.

[BoVillan esq]

Its going to be a bumpy ride

[four fornicholl]

Oh god

[Martyn Smith]

Played Samatta