Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[olaftab]

Emery has said injury to Martinez is minimal….in Villa speak that means we’re unlikely to see him play before next season!!

We are very lucky to have the Swedish number 1 as replacement so no worries.

[Brazilian Villain]

They're all made by Tayto (Rep. Of Ireland), of course, not to be confused with Nordie Mr Tayto.

We once had a (blind) Tayto Taste-Off at work in Cayman (ROI Tayto is sold in the supermarkets there) as the staff from Norn iron reckoned theirs was better. Much to our chagrin the Nordie Tayto won.

[Skerra]

Thanks for that reassurance Olaf but think I’ll bring my gloves anyway!!

[PaulWinch again]

Bloody hell I’m going for a draw with the potential Emi news.

[AV84]

They're all made by Tayto (Rep. Of Ireland), of course, not to be confused with Nordie Mr Tayto.

We once had a (blind) Tayto Taste-Off at work in Cayman (ROI Tayto is sold in the supermarkets there) as the staff from Norn iron reckoned theirs was better. Much to our chagrin the Nordie Tayto won.

I'll be honest, I kind of prefer the Nordie ones too 😬    Although I will go Hunky Dory if we're picking from all the brands.

[darren woolley]

I can see us winning 2-0.

[VillaTim]

Olsen playing so Burnley 3 Villa ?

[RamboandBruno]

Just the interview with Emery today, Ive got a feeling Zaniolo might start? Perhaps instead of Bailey, whose been good the last couple of games, but generally struggles away from home?

[Smirker]

Olsen playing so Burnley 3 Villa ?

Has that been confirmed?

[VillaTim]

Just the interview with Emery today, Ive got a feeling Zaniolo might start? Perhaps instead of Bailey, whose been good the last couple of games, but generally struggles away from home?

He confirmed zaniolo is available for selection so fingers crossed

[Goldenballs]

MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head

There has been at least one draw between Burnley and Aston Villa in each of the last six league campaigns in which they have faced each other.

Villa have won two of their last three away league games at Burnley, which is as many victories as they managed in their 29 previous matches at Turf Moor.

There have only been two home wins in 10 Premier League matches between these sides.

Burnley have scored in each of their last 38 league matches at home against Villa, dating back to a 0-0 draw in January 1920.


Burnley

Burnley are aiming to avoid becoming only the third side to lose their opening two top-flight matches in three successive seasons after QPR (1976-79) and Bournemouth (2015-18).

The Clarets' only win in their last 13 Premier League fixtures played in August was a 3-0 home victory over Southampton in 2019.

After a 21-match unbeaten run at Turf Moor, Burnley have lost two of their last three league games at home.

They have already lost as many league matches at Turf Moor this season as they did in their entire Championship-winning campaign last season.

The average age of their starting XI against Manchester City in their opening game of the season was 23 years and 206 days, which was their youngest ever in a Premier League match.


Aston Villa

Aston Villa's eight consecutive Premier League wins at Villa Park is a club record. However, they are without a victory in their last five league away fixtures.

They are only the second team in top-flight history to lose their opening game by four or more goals, then win their second game by the same margin or higher.

Unai Emery's side are aiming to avoid losing both of their opening two away league matches for the fourth time in five seasons.
Last season they won all three of their home games against promoted teams but failed to win any of the reverse fixtures, drawing one and losing two.

Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick against Hibs on Wednesday, but he has scored only one goal in his last nine Premier League appearances after a run of 11 goals in 12 top-flight games before that.

[Brazilian Villain]

Just the interview with Emery today, Ive got a feeling Zaniolo might start? Perhaps instead of Bailey, whose been good the last couple of games, but generally struggles away from home?

Given the way this thread has gone, I'm almost surprised that didn't lead to a discussion on the best Irish cream liqueur.

[Smirker]

Beat Burnley and we're top 6. For me it'll feel like we're up and running.

International break just round the corner as well ffs.

[PaulWinch again]

Beat Burnley and we're top 6. For me it'll feel like we're up and running.

International break just round the corner as well ffs.

Yeah although I think this is a really tricky game. Especially if Emi is out.

[Brazilian Villain]

Beat Burnley and we're top 6. For me it'll feel like we're up and running.

International break just round the corner as well ffs.

I'd be more than happy with 4 points from the 2 games before the break, however they come.