Aston Villa v Burnley Post Match Thread

[taylorsworkrate]

Last 3 games have been somewhat of a reality check. Good to get over the line today, but key players needed back and we should be looking to strengthen in January

[Risso]

That was much harder than it should have been.

[KevinGage]

A Ramsey did something useful for us. Hopefully our one gets up to speed soon.

Feels like we've played 18 games in a month. A good (albeit a bit jammy) way to finish that run.

Time to rest and regroup for the new year.

[paul_e]

Good result, mostly decent performance but some poor finishing, a poor spell in the first half and 1 really bad bit of defending made it look a lot closer than it should've been. If we'd scored 5-6 it wouldn't have flattered us massively.

[Goldenballs]

Need to get Konsa back in at CB quickly.

[Ian.]

Fucking hell that was hard work. Not just us and not taking our chances but my stream was jumping forwards and backwards through time. I felt like I was in an episode of Lost and Desmond was about to turn up for tea.

UTV and Happy New Year!

[villa_cads]

It's tough at the top, feels no different to being desperate for points at the other end of the league. Relieved with the win in the end, when we should have been out of site. But, a win is a win, back to joint top. What a fabulous year Villa, absolutely outstanding 👏

[Villan82]

Stopped the rot and ended the year with a win. Happy new year!

In past years 'the rot' would be 5 or 6 games with no points and in one Lambert year no goals! But I do agree, that was an important win to put two disappointing results behind us.

What a calendar year 2023 was

[andyh]

That was fucking ‘orrible.

[PeterWithesShin]

We've got through a ropey spell defensively with a players missing. Fixture list calms down now, plus the break, so all is looking good.

[Nelly]

Surprised with how uncomposed we looked, but so grateful to have won. We created the chances but lacked control throughout. Was that really all down to Kamara's absence? Incredible for one player to have such an impact on our game. 10 men are tough to play against, as we have shown repeatedly through the years, so, glad we came through.

I expect some of ours will be doing extra finishing training all week.

[Goldenballs]

17/53 -
@AVFCOfficial have won more home games (17) and earned more home points (53) in the Premier League in 2023 than any other side.

[Smirker]

I didn't enjoy it.

[PeterWithesShin]

And a big positive is that our ability to not go on long winless runs continues.

[curiousorange]

Ultimately a successful December, but there are a few red flags concerning squad depth, discipline and tactics.