Aston Villa vs Burnley pre match thread POSTPONED

[Smirker]

Saturday 18th December, kick off 3pm.

This is one of those games where after we go on a good run, and we're all feeling positive, we have what is on paper a winnable game and I get excited for it, only for it to end in disappointment (Leeds last season at home was another). A win here would take us to five wins from seven, that's top 6 form.

Hopefully complacency doesn't set in. 1-0 would be excellent.

Win by one goal, FTF.

[Des Little]

We want a poll!

[algy]

No poll?



Think Burnley's league position is a bit misleading, and think they'll pull out of the relegation scrap soon-ish.  Expecting a tough game, but ultimately we're in pretty good form right now & I think the way we're playing under Steven Gerrard will make us much more resilient against sides like Burnley.

Us 2-0 Them.

[Risso]

Another win and Stevie G will match John Gregory's record for best start as manager. It's be a different challenge and they'll be more "robust" than Norwich I expect.

3-0, and Mee gets scissor tackled by Mings and Konsa together, one on each leg.

[Villafirst]

Burnley are a horrible outfit. I'd love to see them relegated with their anti-football tactics. Expect them to sit deep and try and frustrate us. I can see us winning by the odd goal, so 1-0. As for Ben Mee, he deserves the 'Schmeichel' treatment after that disgraceful tackle on Wesley.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

3 points Villa! Nothing less please.

[Deano's Mullet]

Burnley are a horrible outfit. I'd love to see them relegated with their anti-football tactics. Expect them to sit deep and try and frustrate us. I can see us winning by the odd goal, so 1-0. As for Ben Mee, he deserves the 'Schmeichel' treatment after that disgraceful tackle on Wesley.

He did for Grealish as well last season didn't he?

[chrisw1]

I hope we smash the cloggers.

But what team we can put out come Saturday is anyones guess if Covid strikes again.

Assuming Buendia will miss out (he looked like he was really struggling on Tuesday) and possibly Young too (minutes and a knock) then with no more issues it's still a decent 11.  Any more injuries or suspensions and we're down to bare bones for Chelsea though.
     
             Martinez
Cash   Konsa   Mings    Targett
   McGinn   Luiz    Ramsey
    Chuk     Ings   Watkins

Still with Bidace, Cam and Trez in support up front, but no back up for midfield really.   

[eamonn]

Another win and Stevie G will match John Gregory's record for best start as manager. It's be a different challenge and they'll be more "robust" than Norwich I expect.

3-0, and Mee gets scissor tackled by Mings and Konsa together, one on each leg.

Greggers managed 9 wins out of his first 11 league games (and the two defeats were to relegated teams, not the top two in the country!) plus a home win against Atleti in a VP atmosphere that has never since been matched. He set a high bar, Mr Gerrard still has a way to go.

[Drummond]

I've no doubt Burnley will be studying videos of our matches to see if they can find the spot Buendia has been kicked on so they can do it again.

Chukwuemeka's physical presence would be good for this. I reckon Ings too.

2-0 Ings, McGinn

[sid1964]

This is a game that will suit Mings, and he will be our MOTM

2-0 comfortable win

[sickbeggar]

Have this down as a home win but Burnley are spoilers and are more than capable of getting a draw if they drag us into that sort of battle. Nakamba getting crocked doesn't help but still going for a home win 1-0*

*provided we don't lose another couple of players to COVID

[Lastfootstamper]

No poll?



Think Burnley's league position is a bit misleading, and think they'll pull out of the relegation scrap soon-ish.  Expecting a tough game, but ultimately we're in pretty good form right now & I think the way we're playing under Steven Gerrard will make us much more resilient against sides like Burnley.

Us 2-0 Them.

They've one win all season, and are goalless from their last three games. If we've aspirations of a higher finish, we need to be beating a bottom three side at home, however agricultural they might be. If we can put out close to a first choice midfield, I think we'll run them ragged.

[Jon Crofts]

Poll added.




Bloody amateurs.

[Nunkin1965]

Villa win for me.
We seem to be well prepared for games and I fancy a comfortable 2-0.
Onwards and upwards.