Aston Villa v Arsenal Post Match Thread

[paul_e]

Come on, they were pisspoor.  Having said that, it had no bearing on how well we played.  The best team by miles.

Absolutely they were, but it wasn't because they couldn't be arsed or weren't interested, it was because we held them at arms length and every time they committed men forward we broke into the space they left with purpose and scared them into over playing in front of us. This wasn't a win because Arsenal were poor, it was a win because we did everything right (other than take 1-2 more chances and really underline how well we played).

[ez]

I really didn't want to watch the last 10 minutes. I felt like going to bed and just assuming we drew.

[Edvard Remberg]

Rusty Freddy! My cult favourite... he came on against the odds.  But the mindset,  the effort... first game in 6 months  - wauv

[Lastfootstamper]

It was the best we've played without the ball since I don't know when.

[Steve67]

Tyrone Mings, that was an England performance.  Guilbert punching the air when he won a tackle and it went out for a goal kick, love that sort of thing as it shows grit and determination.  Clever booking for Duggee, very sensible play.  Hourihane is losing his hologram persona.  I agree about Trezeguet blowing hot and cold.  Superb goal just when we needed it.  Dean's tactical stuff tonight shows me that he is learning.  Another nervous weekend coming up but let's enjoy the next few days.

[AsTallAsLions]

Guilbert was phenomenal, I can't praise his composure and passion enough after barely kicking a competitive ball in anger for big chunks of the season, let alone the restart.

I think it's probably a factor that he was relegated with Caen right before leaving them, he doesn't want the taste of relegation again so soon.

[Proposition Joe]

Guilbert was immense

I like us much better when he plays. There's something about him that makes us as a whole play with a bit more guile I think, especially down the right side.

[paul_e]

Guilbert was phenomenal, I can't praise his composure and passion enough after barely kicking a competitive ball in anger for big chunks of the season, let alone the restart.

I think it's probably a factor that he was relegated with Caen right before leaving them, he doesn't want the taste of relegation again so soon.

I really like Guilbert, I've said it a few times through the season. It's been a tough season for him but I think he's learned a lot and will come out of it a better player. It's not been a popular opinion on here for a while so I've kept quiet but I like most of the players we signed in the summer and I've seen enough to think we've got 18-19 players of the decent mid-table squad. If we can replace the ones that aren't quite up to it over the next couple of windows I don't think we'll be looking down the table next year.

[Edvard Remberg]

Guilbert was immense

I like us much better when he plays. There's something about him that makes us as a whole play with a bit more guile I think, especially down the right side.

Best tackler there is

[steamer]

When Elmo went off, two minds, Elmo I thought strengthend the team when he played (and scored at barcodes) Guilbert needed to prove a point.
I think he proved it.

[Risso]

Rusty Freddy! My cult favourite... he came on against the odds.  But the mindset,  the effort... first game in 6 months  - wauv

I agree, he looked as good as he did early in the season.  The thing with Guilbert is he is quick, and he can tackle, which seem like obvious requirements for a defender, but one which a lot of ours don't seem to have.

[Legion]

Both.

[LukeJames]

Ive liked Guilbert since day 1, one of the few options we have that has genuine pace, we look much more dangerous when he plays, his positioning isnt great but once again his pace can counter alot of that.

[hilts_coolerking]

Elmo slung two good crosses in within the first five minutes but after he twanged himself he offered nothing, understandably.  Guilbert was a fine substitute.

[Brazilian Villain]

Didn't watch and followed same routine as with Palace and Everton. (Lucky) Olive green top, check HT score then wait for the BBC alert to confirm final score on my phone. Same for Sunday. Great result but West Ham fans think they'll batter us Sunday so taking nothing for granted.

Interesting to hear Arteta say yesterday that VP was one of his favourite grounds to visit. Maybe he wants to return next season.