Aston Villa v Arsenal Match Thread

[AV84]

This is on the BBC text.

Five games down. One massive one still to come. It's third versus second as Aston Villa host Arsenal in around 20 minutes.

Even a few weeks ago I was looking at these fixtures in December and thinking how tough they'd be. Never once crossed my mind that it would be 2nd vs 3rd. Still feels surreal.

[Footy-Vill]

Wonder whats up with Cash? Konsa at RB worked well midweek, but is it tactical, or is he carrying a knock? Mentally devastated at murdering that Spurs guy?

Where do I begin? Lacks football intelligence, poor positional play, four yellow cards, and a lack of discipline. There are too many off-field distractions.Probably does not pay attention at team meetings.
He's not an Emery player, and I've had my suspicions that he's not the right man for the job. He missed wonderful chances away at Newcastle and Liverpool, and I believe his best performance came at Burnley.
Since Emery took over, for me, Cashy has exhibited the least development of all the big players.
Konsa has been terrific and has demonstrated adaptive play.
Youngt last season was often first choice.
Plenty of matches to come and he can play Thursday anyways.

[AV84]

Wonder whats up with Cash? Konsa at RB worked well midweek, but is it tactical, or is he carrying a knock? Mentally devastated at murdering that Spurs guy?

Where do I begin? Lacks football intelligence, poor positional play, four yellow cards, and a lack of discipline. There are too many off-field distractions.Probably does not pay attention at team meetings.
He's not an Emery player, and I've had my suspicions that he's not the right man for the job. He missed wonderful chances away at Newcastle and Liverpool, and I believe his best performance came at Burnley.
Since Emery took over, for me, Cashy has exhibited the least development of all the big players.
Konsa has been terrific and has demonstrated adaptive play.
Youngt last season was often first choice.
Plenty of matches to come and he can play Thursday anyways.

..... no.

[Ian.]

I never go out anymore, hardly ever anyway. But it’s our annual meet up, all my mates and wives included for Christmas meal. So I’m going to miss this one.

Must admit I’m far more nervous over this game than I was against Man City. I think on their day Arsenal are a better team. Saka seems in very good form and Ødegaard is a fantastic player.

I hope we’ve got another gear and haven’t worn ourselves out and can raise the bar again tonight.

[beness]

Just put Sky on. All about what Arsenal can do ATM. GRRRRR

[OCD]

Just win please, and let's see how complimentary Captain Scarlet is about us after the game.

Captain Scarlet with Destiny Angel eyebrows.

More like Captain Black.

[Toronto Villa]

Won’t lie. I’m bricking it. It’s a different bricking it though. All those years of bricking it because the consequence was the fear of what is below. Now it’s because I so want us to win to grab the opportunity of what is in front. Fuck I love this club.

[enigma]

They have a stronger first XI than the one Man City put out the other night. Especially in midfield.

[Lastfootstamper]

I see Unai doesn't believe in any rotation. We had a tough gig on Wednesday and this could be a match too far I fear. No changes for us and they have had an extra days rest

Burn the heretic!!!!!

[Smirker]

Come on Villa.

FTF 

[Garyth]

Won’t lie. I’m bricking it. It’s a different bricking it though. All those years of bricking it because the consequence was the fear of what is below. Now it’s because I so want us to win to grab the opportunity of what is in front. Fuck I love this club.

I feel you. I’m more nervous now that it feels like there’s really something to achieve

[Footy-Vill]

They have a stronger first XI than the one Man City put out the other night. Especially in midfield.

Rice yes but not the other two . Offensively they offer more but defensively they can be got at!

[Footy-Vill]

Unstoppable at home
Martinez learnt his lesson after last season . I expect an inspired performance.
Will be good to stuff these and shut up the media lot!
Emery this is destiny
Come on!!

[beness]

Won’t lie. I’m bricking it. It’s a different bricking it though. All those years of bricking it because the consequence was the fear of what is below. Now it’s because I so want us to win to grab the opportunity of what is in front. Fuck I love this club.

Been there once in the 81/82 season. Difference is I no longer go but the feelings are just the same. nervous in a great way rather than dreading the outcome of relegation.
 

[PeterWithesShin]

Let's go Aston, let's go *clap clap*

Let's go Aston, let's go *clap clap*