Arsenal v Aston Villa Match Thread

[SoccerHQ]

Terrible free kick. We're pretty awful at them as it is.

Very optimistic to think Digne would just chip it into the top corner from that close, SJM should've just run up and put his foot through it and seen if they would be a deflection.

[enigma]

Still not sure how Oliie's shot didn't go in. It went out for a goal kick past the other post. Not sure how that's even possible!

[Somniloquism]

Really enjoyed that.

They'll be games in the run in where we just have to battle and scrap and work very very hard. Today is one of them.

Can't fault them. The problem will be around the 70th minute mark when our intensity drops and that's when both benches come into play and we haven't got too much compared to them.

I would have said the 45th to 60th mark myself.

[Garyth]

It's a little like the game at Villa Park, but this time we don't have that single moment to get a lead to defend.

I do love these days that no matter how the game is going, there's always a chance Watkins will get something out of nothing.

[Beard82]

great first half.  Amazing save by Emi, and Watkins unlucky.

Everyone has been good - but Diaby isnt offering enough I would take be tempted to swap him for Bailey - maybe in 10 mins?

[Smirker]

I felt on edge. Feels like Arsenal could score at any time.

Performance has been shaky.

It'll do to get to HT 0-0.

[SamTheMouse]

Decent.

The next 15 minutes are the scariest bit for us, though.

[JUAN PABLO]

Where were the screaming hysterics when Ollie nearly scored???

I knew it was hitting the post but then swerving in the back of the net so I jumped and screamed goal  , cant believe it stayed out

I reckon we would got a draw or even win with that going in.

[KevinGage]

V good first half.

Just a shame that Ollie shot wasn't a cleaner strike. But the Ollie of last season or before prob doesn't get a shot away.

He's improving as are we.

[tomd2103]

Strange half really.  We looked like we could have made a mistake that would result in a goal at any point, but also improved as the half went on and caused them a few problems. 

[Beard82]

Terrible free kick. We're pretty awful at them as it is.

Very optimistic to think Digne would just chip it into the top corner from that close, SJM should've just run up and put his foot through it and seen if they would be a deflection.

Yeah thats what I would have gone for

[Villan82]

Big performance given the circumstances of Europe and players like Luiz being out. UTV

[SoccerHQ]

Odegaard's one of the best in the world isn't he? Incredibly tough to mark with his constant movement and more often than not produces a defence splitting ball.

Luckily it's one of those games where Arsenal attackers are overhitting crosses and shooting rashly from tight angles.

[RichardBatchelor]

I felt on edge. Feels like Arsenal could score at any time.

Performance has been shaky.

It'll do to get to HT 0-0.

We’re playing a top side. Always gonna look shaky to an extent.

[Holy Trinity]

Missed the first half, to hear the commentary we are getting funeraled but almost snatch a goal. Is that true ir has it been fairly end to end