Aston Villa v Arsenal Post Match Thread

[Damo70]

Game management and silly mistakes have been our downfall, not the effort and commitment of the players. This group should never be lumped into the same category as the teams of 1987 and 2016.

[LukeJames]

Other than the Reina post incident we looked very comfortable throughout, even so I was still shitting it big time.

In fact we have looked very comfortable in the last 3 games apart from 1 heart in mouth moment per game.

[RichardBatchelor]

I was tidying my desk at one point.  Thought I'd wasted at least 10 minutes, but was disappointed to note that 0.0000000003 nanoseconds had elapsed.

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Ha ha ha yep, maybe Einstein came up with his theory of relativity after watching Villa defend a one goal lead.

[Villan82]

Pre-lockdown, I was frustrated by our inability to grind out more draws to go with out 7 wins. If I'm not mistaken, we had 7 wins and 4 draws pre-lockdown?

Since the re-start we have 2 wins and 3 draws. Becoming that little bit harder to beat, late and all as it was, is what has given us something to build on.

[cdward]

I deliberately decided not to watch the game tonight, as I wouldn't have enjoyed it.
I am delighted with the result, and watching those Sky highlights even made me nervous.
 As Ron Saunders said, "do you want to bet against us?"

[sickbeggar]

Game management and silly mistakes have been our downfall, not the effort and commitment of the players. This group should never be lumped into the same category as the teams of 1987 and 2016.

yep, not even remotedly comparable in character. They may not be good enough but even the worse performers have tried.

[Chris_Jephcott]

Before tonight, our chances of survival according to some betting website somewhere were 19%. With everything now in our own hands on the final day, I suspect that they’re a little bit more than that.

It’s up to us now. We need to win though I suspect Watford will struggle against Arsenal, and Bournemouth will draw against Everton.

What a massive result for us tonight. I am over the moon. Grit, determination, passion and bottle. I am over the moon.

[TonyD]

Are we live on the TV on Sunday?

[dave.woodhall]

Before tonight, our chances of survival according to some betting website somewhere were 19%. With everything now in our own hands on the final day, I suspect that they’re a little bit more than that.

It’s up to us now. We need to win though I suspect Watford will struggle against Arsenal, and Bournemouth will draw against Everton.

What a massive result for us tonight. I am over the moon. Grit, determination, passion and bottle. I am over the moon.

We've gone from 1/10 to 9/4 in a week.

[TonyD]

Before tonight, our chances of survival according to some betting website somewhere were 19%. With everything now in our own hands on the final day, I suspect that they’re a little bit more than that.

It’s up to us now. We need to win though I suspect Watford will struggle against Arsenal, and Bournemouth will draw against Everton.

What a massive result for us tonight. I am over the moon. Grit, determination, passion and bottle. I am over the moon.

We've gone from 1/10 to 9/4 in a week.

Fickle bookmakers

[john e]

I did tell everyone to lump on when it was 11/1 not to go down

[Brazilian Villain]

https://twitter.com/thevillahome/status/1285694727828930560?s=21 

[Clampy]

Brilliant finish from that useless Tresequet. I thought Mings and Grealish were both immense. Gilbert did ok when he came on as well.

We can do this.

[Matt C]

We’ve had worst days, Rodders.

[Ads]

Really good performance. So organised and hard working, while always carrying a theat on the break.

Guilbert was excellent when he came on and bar one or two moments, we were comfortable throughout. Largely helped by the excellent Dougie, the effort from midfield to squeeze space and a superb finish for the goal.

Excellent from Smith to change the system , it really nullified Arsenal who just couldn't match our commitment. They were lateral on their play and didn't penetrate us at all.

No howlers and only one scare. Excellent, truly excellent. What a chance to survive!

4 of the 5 results needed have gone our way. Just 1 more on Sunday boys, just 1 more. Let's beat West Ham and do it the easy way for once.