AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[Somniloquism]

If Watkins is out Emery may start with a front three of Duran with Bailey and Diaby either side.
Tough game this, would be a wounder not to go into the Man City game on the back of a win.

A close 2-0 us (Bailey, McGinn)

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne
Luiz
Mcginn
Tilemans
Bailey
Duran
Diaby

We really can not afford to concede the midfield.
So 2 out of the 3 of Diaby, Duran and Bailey.
I think it will be Bailey that misses out.

Replace Bailey with JJ in a more advanced position is my guess, then bring Bailey on in his super sub role.

[VillaTim]

These are a southern version of Burnley , physical battle ahead, solanke and Billing who is one dirty bastard will need watching . There may even be a case for Dendonker at some point in this one.

[not3bad]

Dendocker is possibly a start in the pivot for me as Tielemans has struggled in that role when he's been played there.

[VillaTim]

Dendocker is possibly a start in the pivot for me as Tielemans has struggled in that role when he's been played there.

agree, a needs must type performance to grind out 3 points

[mrfuse]

Dendocker is possibly a start in the pivot for me as Tielemans has struggled in that role when he's been played there.

agree, a needs must type performance to grind out 3 points

Not for me I would rather McGinn drop into the Pivot and use one of or a combination of Zaniolo, Bailey, Ramsey. Under Uni, McGinn played that role well.

[VillaTim]

what we can't do is concede an early goal. We need to come out of the traps faster in these away games

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Hopefully Watkins will be fit to start. Would be nice to start an away game on the front foot and get the first goal.

They’ve picked up after a crap start but I think we’ll have too much for them.

The first of 3 victories in the next 7 days…and if that comes to fruition, we’re in the title race!

1-2 AVFC

[DrGonzo]

With Kamara missing I can easily see a back 3 of Torres, Carlos and Konsa with Luiz in front of them, JJ, SJM,Cash and Digne, and Tielemans, Duran and Diaby up top.

[PaulTheVillan]

If Watkins is a doubt I’d start Zaniolo up top. Leaving us Bailey & Duran as impact subs as not sure Zaniolo has played a full 90 for us has he?

[AV84]

If Watkins is a doubt I’d start Zaniolo up top. Leaving us Bailey & Duran as impact subs as not sure Zaniolo has played a full 90 for us has he?

Not in the league he hasn't. 75 is the most he's played, and that was only twice. Not sure about the other competitions.

[brontebilly]

Dendocker is possibly a start in the pivot for me as Tielemans has struggled in that role when he's been played there.

agree, a needs must type performance to grind out 3 points

Not for me I would rather McGinn drop into the Pivot and use one of or a combination of Zaniolo, Bailey, Ramsey. Under Uni, McGinn played that role well.

I think Emery will go with McGinn in the middle. It takes him from his best position though on the right. The Donk is a long way down the pecking order currently.

[VillaTim]

If Watkins is a doubt I’d start Zaniolo up top. Leaving us Bailey & Duran as impact subs as not sure Zaniolo has played a full 90 for us has he?

i'd play zaniolo as a false 9

[Meanwood Villa]

Important to get three points here to set us up for the big home double header coming up

[Brazilian Villain]

Important to get three points here to set us up for the big home double header coming up

That's my thought too, just need to get the three points. A win would ease some of the pressure ahead of the two home games, meaning 2 defeats or a draw or two wouldn't be a disaster in terms of top 4/5.

[VillaTim]

Important to get three points here to set us up for the big home double header coming up

That's my thought too, just need to get the three points. A win would ease some of the pressure ahead of the two home games, meaning 2 defeats or a draw or two wouldn't be a disaster in terms of top 4/5.

psychologically it would . 2 draws would be just acceptable but ideally 4 points (or more)