Man C115y vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[VillaTim]

Why is this a 20:15 hours KO . I can only think it's the Amazon Prime effect .

Its not on Prime is it?

They have weird KO times so I assumed it was .

[SoccerHQ]

I don’t think that’ll work. Our way to stop them is to be front footed, like we were in December. If we sit back it’ll be like Spurs at home.

We scored early v Arsenal and then low blocked them for the rest of the game and just about got over the line so there are different ways of beating the title chasers.

One of my favourite performances under Unai was right at the end of last season when we went to Liverpool and got the balance as near perfect as you can get up to the 90th minute of sitting in while also having a huge threat on the counter.

Ramsey will be a big miss if he isn't available as he can slot into that midfield and get us up the pitch. Perhaps Zaniolo with his experience can do that? I think Rogers will give the ball away a little too much based on what I've seen so far.

Really interested who UE picks as that third tucked in midfielder.

[RamboandBruno]

Why is this a 20:15 hours KO . I can only think it's the Amazon Prime effect .

Its not on Prime is it?

Its on TNT

[edgysatsuma89]

4-2. If Moreno and Rogers start on the left then I don't see how we don't get mullered. Really hoping Digne starts. They are vulnerable, though, so we'll have chances.

[VillaTim]

Moreno has to be dropped . His form is horrendous .

[PaulWinch again]

I don’t think that’ll work. Our way to stop them is to be front footed, like we were in December. If we sit back it’ll be like Spurs at home.

We scored early v Arsenal and then low blocked them for the rest of the game and just about got over the line so there are different ways of beating the title chasers.

One of my favourite performances under Unai was right at the end of last season when we went to Liverpool and got the balance as near perfect as you can get up to the 90th minute of sitting in while also having a huge threat on the counter.

Ramsey will be a big miss if he isn't available as he can slot into that midfield and get us up the pitch. Perhaps Zaniolo with his experience can do that? I think Rogers will give the ball away a little too much based on what I've seen so far.

Really interested who UE picks as that third tucked in midfielder.

We did, but didn’t Kamara and McGinn play? I think that makes a massive difference to our ability to do that.

[Nii Lamptey]

The only way we stand a chance against this lot is if we attack. A full flowing Bailey and Diaby, plus either Watkins/Duran will give them nightmares.

Without McGinn or Kamara, it's the only way we can ease the pressure on our defence. I'm mildly optimistic we can get something up there. More concerned with the looming Arsenal game personally.

[Rigadon]

The only way we stand a chance against this lot is if we attack. A full flowing Bailey and Diaby, plus either Watkins/Duran will give them nightmares.

Without McGinn or Kamara, it's the only way we can ease the pressure on our defence. I'm mildly optimistic we can get something up there. More concerned with the looming Arsenal game personally.

We have nothing to fear from either game.  If we go up there (or down there) gung ho though we’ll get battered. 

[Bad English]

Tight game of chess. 0-1. 3 points. FTF!

[VillaTim]

Anyone going remember your ear defenders as the noise can be deafening .

[wolfman999]

Looking for an OG or two from agent Grealish to help us out after the shocking and totally unprofessional, public bollocking from Guardiola.

[AV84]

Looking for an OG or two from agent Grealish to help us out after the shocking and totally unprofessional, public bollocking from Guardiola.

Couple of "poorly" timed tackles in training would be useful.

[jwarry]

Whisper it quietly but if we beat then we will only be 2 points behind them

[Tayls_7]

Whisper it quietly but if we beat then we will only be 2 points behind them

[Brazilian Villain]

Officials for the game announced. https://twitter.com/VillaPaddy/status/1774880639700906402