Arsenal v Aston Villa - Sunday 4.30pm. Pre Match Yarn.

[Brazilian Villain]

Feels like we need to get something out of this game but I'm not overly confident.

I'm much more concerned about getting a positive result next Thursday evening.

[RamboandBruno]

Feels like we need to get something out of this game but I'm not overly confident.

I'm much more concerned about getting a positive result next Thursday evening.

Yep

[Pete3206]

Absolutely no chance

0-3

[AV84]

Feels like we need to get something out of this game but I'm not overly confident.

I'm much more concerned about getting a positive result next Thursday evening.

If we had seen out the Brentford game and got the 3 points, I might be less concerned but if we want to overtake Spurs again I feel like we can't drop too many more points.

[Forge10]

5-2 Arsenal. We’ve shipped a lot of goals recently and I expect them to take full advantage. Watkins to hit 20 league goals though as a positive.

[Clampy]

It's going to be tough, but without Luiz, it's even tougher. It'll be a cobbled together midfield.

[PaulWinch again]

I think getting anything from this game it would be a big surprise and very welcome. I just think we’re far too shaky to beat a team like Arsenal away. You can almost guarantee we’ll concede at least 2, which makes it so tough. That said if we buck then trend we’ve seen since the turn of the year and put in a solid display I’ll be pretty happy.

[ChicagoLion]

Yes we are conceding  too easily and frequently.

[Dave P]

This will be our final defeat of the season. 3-1

[PeterWithesShin]

Beeb

Centre-back Clement Lenglet and full-back Matty Cash trained on Friday and a late decision will be made about whether they will be involved in Sunday's match.

[Somniloquism]

Unlike Arse and Spurs were we sat back, we just need to attack and hope. We haven't got the players to keep them out, and seem very susceptible to the ball from one wing to the attacker running on the other at the moment, which Arse do a lot.

[Brazilian Villain]

Feels like we need to get something out of this game but I'm not overly confident.

I'm much more concerned about getting a positive result next Thursday evening.

If we had seen out the Brentford game and got the 3 points, I might be less concerned but if we want to overtake Spurs again I feel like we can't drop too many more points.

I'm not sure our result against Arsenal will determine whether we finish above Spurs, I think we'll need them to struggle in their 5 tough games to do so. The best thing we can do is progress against Lille to give us the best chance of helping ensure that 5th means CL football. Even a draw against Arsenal combined with exiting Europe will leave us feeling pretty deflated this time next week. Having said that, Newcastle beating Spurs tomorrow would get the week off to a positive start.

[TonyD]

I can see us going two up then losing 3.2. 

[tomd2103]

Feels like we need to get something out of this game but I'm not overly confident.

I'm much more concerned about getting a positive result next Thursday evening.

Yep and I think we'll see a team similar to the one against Man City as a result.  Think Thursday night and Bournemouth next Sunday will be prioritised. 

[PaulWinch again]

I can see us going two up then losing 3.2. 

I’d be surprised. Outside of the Bayern game their defensive record is very strong.