Man C115y vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[PaulWinch again]

Our record up there is abysmal, we don't just lose we routinely ship at least 3 goals.

Yep it’s terrible. I don’t think we’ll hold out if we go backs against the wall. We might well lose if we go for it, but I think that’s our better chance.

[Brend'Watkins]

Our record up there is abysmal, we don't just lose we routinely ship at least 3 goals.

It is, I had to cover my eyes looking at it when it was highlighted on my twitter feed, it's horrible. The only solace I can take is that Arsenal seemed to be able keep them at arms length with clear chances crated by them being minimal.

They're good but not at their very best so a 1-0 win would be very nice. Everyone has to bring their A game.

[VillaMart58]

Glad to see Dogtanian has now received the e-ticket. Likewise with me. AVFC replied to my email saying the tickets would be sent out shortly and indeed within seconds my e-ticket arrived. They do like to keep us on edge and leave it late sometimes though. Hope everyone has now received their tickets. All we need now is a good result tomorrow night. UTV.

[wozwebs]

My two tickets received now also. UTV

[tomd2103]

It might just be me, but it's a fixture that I can't get excited about.  Although we might not beat them, I look forward to games against Liverpool and Arsenal because they tend to have a bit of excitement about them. 


It's just a bit dull with Manchester City though and the games are never very enjoyable (apart from the last couple at home of course!!).  They're the Wladimir Klitschko of football.

[wozwebs]

No Watkins or Ramsey

[ChicagoLion]

No Watkins or Ramsey

Watkins I can understand, if he had a tight hamstring.
The Ramsey situation is obviously a concern, I wonder if he will play again this season.

[Dave]

Fine, Duran can announce himself to the world Wayne Rooney vs Arsenal style.

[Brazilian Villain]

No Watkins or Ramsey

Makes sense if they're not 100%, will be more concerned if they miss Saturday's game. Durán and Zaniolo to tear Citeh a new one?

[Hookeysmith]

No Watkins or Ramsey

confirmed?

[DB]

No Watkins or Ramsey

confirmed?

Posted by the  Villa official X account.

[TonyD]

Watkins should be fine.
He’ll be back for when the clocks go back. 

[Risso]

I don’t think we’ll see Ramsey again this season.

[eamonn]

I don’t think we’ll see Ramsey again this season.

He doesn't have enough screws loose.

[Drummond]

I've a horrible feeling he's going to need another op and be out for even longer.

Team for Wednesday

             Martinez
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
        Luiz      Tielemans
Bailey    Zaniolo          Moreno
             Duran

I think I'd actually save Diaby to bring on later, though I keep changing my mind, perhaps he should play in place of Zaniolo.