Ross Barkley

[edgysatsuma89]

I think Jon just prefers Barkley's calm control of a game over Onana's athleticism. I think there is a place for both but I don't think it's a completely outlandish preference.

[coreyfeldman]

To say Onana doesn't suit our style of play is one of the most stupid things I've read on here for a while.

[ChicagoLion]

To say Onana doesn't suit our style of play is one of the most stupid things I've read on here for a while.

Although I do think that the opposition and the way we set up will impact his contribution.

[jon collett]

To say Onana doesn't suit our style of play is one of the most stupid things I've read on here for a while.

Responses like this remind me of that Ricky Gervais sketch about guitar lessons and Twitter. 

[olaftab]

I think Jon just prefers Barkley's calm control of a game over Onana's athleticism. I think there is a place for both but I don't think it's a completely outlandish preference.

Horses for courses. Barkley works well when we are playing teams inferior than us, that's most teams and trying to force the play, Onana works well when we are up against high quality teams such as Arsenal, Bayern, 115C, Liverpool etc. Both are key to our fortune this season.

[paul_e]

I think Jon just prefers Barkley's calm control of a game over Onana's athleticism. I think there is a place for both but I don't think it's a completely outlandish preference.

Horses for courses. Barkley works well when we are playing teams inferior than us, that's most teams and trying to force the play, Onana works well when we are up against high quality teams such as Arsenal, Bayern, 115C, Liverpool etc. Both are key to our fortune this season.

and even against the poorer teams Onana has a big part to play because of his height and strength at set pieces (at both ends).

[Footy-Vill]

Should bring some calmness and neat possession v Man Utd today.
He was decent enough against Bayern though a few times caught in possession.
Think he should do ok today but wonder if he lasts the whole game?

[AV84]

Barkley made 30 starts and played 2616 minutes of football for Luton in the league last season. Physically I'd have no reason to doubt he'll last the whole game, and with a lack of options on the bench it's difficult to see a tactical reason for taking him off.

[Demitri_C]

Thought he was decent today was one of the better players

[Clampy]

Yes, Barkley was the pick of an off form bunch.

[VillaTim]

MOTM today i thought

[Chap]

One of the few bright lights in a dull day.

[Deano's Mullet]

He was brilliant today.

[Richard E]

He was brilliant today.

He was. So comfortable in possession.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

A few missed placed passes aside he was excellent. Only going to get better with more game time.