Aston Villa v Liverpool - Sunday 7.15 pm - Pre Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

The thought of a midfield with Barkley added vs Conor, combining with Luiz and McGinn supporting Jack fills me with a bit more confidence for tomorrow.

[Hockley Lion]

Just as a point of interest. If a Liverpool player brings one of our players down with Covid-19 in the box is it a penalty?

[Lastfootstamper]

Just as a point of interest. If a Liverpool player brings one of our players down with Covid-19 in the box is it a penalty?

I'm not totally sure, but from how I'm interpreting the latest guidelines I believe it's a penalty for man united.

[dave.woodhall]

Just as a point of interest. If a Liverpool player brings one of our players down with Covid-19 in the box is it a penalty?

I'm not totally sure, but from how I'm interpreting the latest guidelines I believe it's a penalty for man united.

And Leeds get the assist.

[itmustbe_it is!]

Just as a point of interest. If a Liverpool player brings one of our players down with Covid-19 in the box is it a penalty?

I'm not totally sure, but from how I'm interpreting the latest guidelines I believe it's a penalty for man united.

Very well played

[Steve67]

Just as a point of interest. If a Liverpool player brings one of our players down with Covid-19 in the box is it a penalty?

I'm not totally sure, but from how I'm interpreting the latest guidelines I believe it's a penalty for man united.

Only if it's after the final whistle though.

[Steve67]

                Martinez
Cash   Konsa    Mings    Targett
                   Luiz
Traore  Barkley  McGinn Grealish
                Watkins

Or will it be Trezeguet in for Traore? Hope not.

[Risso]

                Martinez
Cash   Konsa    Mings    Targett
                   Luiz
Traore  Barkley  McGinn Grealish
                Watkins

Or will it be Trezeguet in for Traore? Hope not.

I think Trez will almost certainly start ahead of Traore.  Did you see the Stoke game?  Traore was hopeless, whilst Trez played his part in a very good away win against Fulham.  Traore may well go on to be great for us, but he hasn't played his way into a starting spot yet in my opinion.

[Ian.]

Has to be Trez over Traore but I’d like to see Barkley start, although I don’t think Hourihane deserves to be dropped, just a big difference in class and experience which has to be progress over sentiment.

[Toronto Villa]

Traore looked very short of match fitness and sharpness. He is better than Trez and will eventually force his way in. Barkley is just a better player than Conor and I’m in the Conor fan club. I hope Barkley starts but I can also see Dean staying loyal to the side that won at Fulham.

[cdbearsfan]

These are shite. 4-0 Villa.

[Hockley Lion]

Just as a point of interest. If a Liverpool player brings one of our players down with Covid-19 in the box is it a penalty?

I'm not totally sure, but from how I'm interpreting the latest guidelines I believe it's a penalty for man united.

Thanks for the clarification

[LeeB]

These are shite. 4-0 Villa.

No, they're a decent side.

4-1.

[Risso]

These are shite. 4-0 Villa.

No, they're a decent side.

4-1.

I will not have this divisive language!

[aldridgeboy]

I’ll do this once early season. If I’m wrong , I promise I
Won’t post again on match threads.

Jack limped off in  training. If he’s not fit, Traore starts.
Barkley starts instead of Hourianne