Aston Villa v Liverpool Pre Match Thread

[Olneythelonely]

It will be interesting to hear the reaction of the crowd on Monday if we go a goal or 2 behind against Liverpool, will we all be saying it is because they are tired?

I don’t see why not. We should be giving them a standing ovation afterwards too, regardless. They’ve been absolutely brilliant.

[darren woolley]

After the season we have had and we are knackered I'm going for a win I just think we will do it because we can't let it slip now no way so I reckon 2-1 win for us.

[Demitri_C]

Two games left- if we cant get point in last two and miss out on CL im gonna be furious

As we missed out on a trophy and CL. People can say its still be a good good season but it really wouldnt be if that happened.

It would have a season of two halves. A good first half and  a crappy 2nd. Just hope the player can give us one more for last two so we can secure CL. We are so close lets not throw it away when we arr within touchin distance

[Malandro]

Drop either Diaby or Bailey. Diaby deserves to be dropped, but give them a half each.

I’d also be tempted to play Duran from the start.

[Monty]

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

[Olneythelonely]

Two games left- if we cant get point in last two and miss out on CL im gonna be furious

As we missed out on a trophy and CL. People can say its still be a good good season but it really wouldnt be if that happened.

Yes it would. Regardless of your fury.

[Demitri_C]

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

I agree. Duran added virtually nothing last might.

I would prefer a experienced cover or someone to compete with ollie in summer. Durans just too green for me right now.

I think he can be a top player but right now isnt doubg it when called upon.

Start kellyman on monday night instead of diaby. Lets see how we get on .

[Risso]

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

He was the first player to have a shot on target in the second half, in fact the only player to do so until the Watkins header at the end. He'd be hard pressed to offer less than Diaby currently.

[Monty]

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

I agree. Duran added virtually nothing last might.

I would prefer a experienced cover or someone to compete with ollie in summer. Durans just too green for me right now.

I think he can be a top player but right now isnt doubg it when called upon.

Start kellyman on monday night instead of diaby. Lets see how we get on .

Tempting isn't it? It's always hard to prove yourself with a sub appearance than from the start. What have we got to lose I suppose.

That said, if any of Tielemans, Rogers or even Zaniolo are available they should start instead of Diaby, poor bastard.

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

He was the first player to have a shot on target in the second half, in fact the only player to do so until the Watkins header at the end. He'd be hard pressed to offer less than Diaby currently.

Not a great shot, let's be honest. And his positioning and touch were, as too often, flailing.

Point taken though, it would be better to see his name in the eleven than Diaby's. I really feel for him but he's got to be on the bench Monday.

[Rigadon]

Diaby is just ineffectual most of the time.  I don’t know what he’s particularly good at. But unless the walking wounded return, I can’t see how Emery can drop him. 

I’m quite willing to see what he can do next season, but he’s not playing up to his price tag at the moment. 

[Demitri_C]

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

I agree. Duran added virtually nothing last might.

I would prefer a experienced cover or someone to compete with ollie in summer. Durans just too green for me right now.

I think he can be a top player but right now isnt doubg it when called upon.

Start kellyman on monday night instead of diaby. Lets see how we get on .

Tempting isn't it? It's always hard to prove yourself with a sub appearance than from the start. What have we got to lose I suppose.

That said, if any of Tielemans, Rogers or even Zaniolo are available they should start instead of Diaby, poor bastard.

I can't see what Duran's bringing I'm afraid, especially when paired with Watkins.

He was the first player to have a shot on target in the second half, in fact the only player to do so until the Watkins header at the end. He'd be hard pressed to offer less than Diaby currently.

Not a great shot, let's be honest. And his positioning and touch were, as too often, flailing.

Point taken though, it would be better to see his name in the eleven than Diaby's. I really feel for him but he's got to be on the bench Monday.

I mean for me as soon as 60 mins happened i think emery should have pulled players off as we looked like we couldnt score in 30 decades let alone 30 mins.

Confidence is completely shot. Its not just fatigue its low Confidence too. Dont see the harm in giving a start to a youngster.

I dont think unai rates alot of them sadly

[curiousorange]

It does make me wonder what's going to be different about Monday. I suppose Tielemans, if rumours were that he might have been in the squad last night were anywhere near accurate, is available, we might be a bit more solid. But I don't anticipate somehow pulling a performance out of our arse with us playing how we are.

[coreyfeldman]

Two games left- if we cant get point in last two and miss out on CL im gonna be furious

As we missed out on a trophy and CL. People can say its still be a good good season but it really wouldnt be if that happened.

It would have a season of two halves. A good first half and  a crappy 2nd. Just hope the player can give us one more for last two so we can secure CL. We are so close lets not throw it away when we arr within touchin distance

You are a right old misery arse. We're not 'throwing it away', the players are trying and a semi final and 5th as worst case scenario from this season with the injuries would be phenomenal. Your memory is very short

[Monty]

It does make me wonder what's going to be different about Monday. I suppose Tielemans, if rumours were that he might have been in the squad last night were anywhere near accurate, is available, we might be a bit more solid. But I don't anticipate somehow pulling a performance out of our arse with us playing how we are.

I think Tielemans is the one who could make a massive difference.

[sid1964]

If Unai does not rate any of the youngsters then he needs to move them on for their benefit - as they obviously wont be making a football career with us.