Aston Villa v Arsenal - Match Thread.

[OzVilla]

Well that was incredibly comfortable for Arsenal as a half of football. Arsenal just way quicker in thought and action. We’ve just not got into the game at all.

[Beard82]

Pretty awful to be honest. 

The problem is our tatics dont seem to based on who we play, and were not good enough to play the way we want to play

Our midfield just doesn't work unless there all playing amazing.  We cant move the ball from back to front at all - I would be tempted to put on bailey for one of the midfielders and go for a 4231, and try and move the ball quicker and wider - might give courtinho a bit more space too

[Villan82]

Well hopefully Gerrard will bollock them and we'll do better but.im fed up of performances like this.

This season frustrates

[LukeJames]

Showing them way too much respect, its embarrasing to be honest.

Playing the two 10's and asking Ashley Young to provide our width is never going to work, everything breaks down when he gets the ball.

[Villa Lew]

Just glad it's only 1 nil, Arsenal a class above us, changes needed and early in 2nd half.

[Risso]

That was dismal although not helped by the wanker ref. Our midfield just isn't good enough, and I’ve had more yban enough of McGinn and Luiz. Watkins is just a shit footballer full stop. Absolutely devoid of ability.

[Steve67]

McGinn and Luiz can be replaced in the summer. Crap.

[JUAN PABLO]

Ramsdale could have played today

With deck chair and a margarita

[ROBBO]

It's obvious the instruction was to not press, they are plaing to a plan that's not working. So many players not up to the pace, Luiz has to be replaced but i bet it will be too late to make a difference. I would look to take Ramsey off.

[Clark W Griswold]

Still in the game but didn’t get started. Arsenal have improved on last season though.

[Lastfootstamper]

It is very windy. I wonder if that's why they turned us round at the start. I'm going to give us the benefit of the doubt, I think we'll be a bit more progressive second half. Would not be surprised to see Ings on sooner than later.

Rubbish goal to give away though.

[Risso]

I never want to Young play again, he offers precisely zilch at any aspect of the game.

[Steve67]

Half arsed defending for their goal. So frustrating.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Dreadful!
0 shots.
Predictably boring!
Whatever the ref may or may not be doing does anyone really think we’ll get anything when a scab 6 team is involved?
We have to do things for ourselves.

[Drummond]

It's obvious the instruction was to not press, they are plaing to a plan that's not working. So many players not up to the pace, Luiz has to be replaced but i bet it will be too late to make a difference. I would look to take Ramsey off.

We're 20th in terms of playing a pressing game this season.

We just seem to allow teams to play.