Aston Villa vs Arsenal pre match thread

[Brazilian Villain]

I bet Bailey starts.

I also think he will but maybe with Duran primed to come on earlier than in previous games.

[Brazilian Villain]

Omly messing with you Footy. But the only 'sign' I want to see is the electronic scoreboard at the end that has "Aston Villa 2 - Arsenal 0" on it.

This exactly, it’s the only sign that matters. I don’t buy any of the “signs” still a draw for me though

I saw the sign, and it opened up my eyes.

All the 'signs' references were Footy-Vill dropping heavy hints about Tyrone's new contract ahead of tomorrow. We were just too blind to see it.

[Risso]

He's like our very own M. Night Shyamalan

[Astnor]

We could do with something from this one. We are able to do it. Arsenal are clear favourites according to the odds. 2-2. I was watching Ars - City; commentators making a point about how city was prepared to close down Saka - interesting to see how we can do that - he might their main threat. I m hoping Mings is back and having a god game. Can be a change or two in our starting line up after the city game (Mcginn, Couthino and Moreno pressing on for starting places).

[Nii Lamptey]

I’m going for a Desmond. 2-0 down at HT… roaring back to a 2-2 draw second half.

[SamTheMouse]

I've been infected with a nasty bout of optimism lately, but I've managed to shake it off and am feeling my usual self again.

0-3 it is, then.

[Bad English]

Leon dropped.