Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool Post Match breather

[KRS]

Awesome fight back. Would have taken a draw before the game. Proud of the lads! UTV boys!

[Meanwood Villa]

I must admit I turned off when I thought their disallowed goal was going to make it 4-1. Cue big sulk, I love Abu Dhabi posts on WhatsApp. Turned back on when it went back to 3-2 just in time to see big Jhon's second. Big point, changes the dynamic tomorrow night. Nearly there

[brontebilly]

I mean come on, that was a cracking performance

Was it...after all the misses great that lady luck finally smiled at us at the end! That was a cracking finish for Duran's first goal. Finally one of our forwards showing a bit of composure on the night. Credit to Diaby who kept going all night despite many mistakes, he caused Liverpool serious problems and our hearts too. Less said about our back 5 tonight the better, our defensive setup needs a complete reconfiguration over the summer.

Martinez 3 - worst error of season, poor for second too.
Konsa 4 - just don't want to see him at right back again
Carlos 5 - miss of the season, we need better next season, had a decent second half
Torres 4 - needs summer holidays asap
Digne 5 - terrible for their third, was the best of our back 5 until then
Tielemans 6 - fine goal, used ball very well but a traffic cone without it
Luiz 7 - thought he played well, lovely through ball that Bailey/Diaby made a mess of
McGinn 8 - slow start, pity we had to move him from the left, great captain of the club
Bailey 7 - magic at times with the ball but nowhere for their second
Diaby 7 - terrible miss and a number of other mistakes when well placed but he kept going and caused huge problems
Watkins 7 - great assist, caused problems, not sure what the shouting match with Bailey was about

Zaniolo ...missed a big chance, last time in a Villa shirt, Duran first goal was top quality, Chambers, give him credit for the turnover

[coreyfeldman]

Interesting McGinns comments about Duran there- said he was a nightmare team mate at times and that they would have to spend the next couple days trying to keep his feet on the ground

[AV82EC]

Shame it’s not all 3 but could spurs still do us if they draw tomorrow?

No they have to win.

[edgysatsuma89]

Interesting McGinns comments about Duran there- said he was a nightmare team mate at times and that they would have to spend the next couple days trying to keep his feet on the ground

Yeah I thought they were interesting. I thought he was going to say he is a nightmare for the other team but no 😆.

[Beard82]

Well done Villa - amazing to get something from where we were - great character.  Also - a much better performance - and Tielemans back is a big boost.  So if we need to get something on Sunday hopefully they've got it in them. 

We need to sort the defense out, because if we don't let in another goal this season we're pretty much guaranteed Champions League.  I think Konsa is struggling play at right back - particularly on days like today when he was facing an overload at times.  I think Torres isn't fully fit, and Digne could probably do with a rest.  Unfortunately, I think Carlos is just probably isn't as good as Mings, Torres or Konsa.  Hes had some good games this season - but not enough. 

I also don't know why our defenders go up for set pieces - they seem to do more harm than good.

Well done to Diaby, who had some poor moments but kept going - did great for the third goal and brilliant at the end when he chased back and ended up with cramp.

Duran does look like he could be a top player.  I thought McGinn was good too - and was subject to consistent fouling.  I imagine that's the last we see of Zanilio - shame it never really seemed to click. 

Great last 20 minutes of football at Villa park for the season - hopefully Man City get the job done for us tomorrow, if Spurs win - then they deserve to take us to the last day. 

[TonyD]

Bat shit crazy match.

We must be the closest you can get to getting 4th without actually getting there yet.

[AV84]

Interesting McGinns comments about Duran there- said he was a nightmare team mate at times and that they would have to spend the next couple days trying to keep his feet on the ground

I said ages ago how it seemed like Duran and Diaby had the same problem on the pitch (bad decision making) but for polar opposite reasons. Luckily for us Duran's extreme levels of confidence tend to have better results than Diaby's complete lack of.

[Dave]

Shame it’s not all 3 but could spurs still do us if they draw tomorrow?

No they have to win.

Yup, a draw gives them 64 with a game to play. We now have 68.

[Small Rodent]

I mean come on, that was a cracking performance

We were playing very well at 1-1 and 1-3 as well. Even had we lost it would have been a really decent performance.

Not that you'd think it from the match thread.

Yes. We were bossing it.

[maidstonevillain]

I mean come on, that was a cracking performance

Was it...after all the misses great that lady luck finally smiled at us at the end! That was a cracking finish for Duran's first goal. Finally one of our forwards showing a bit of composure on the night. Credit to Diaby who kept going all night despite many mistakes, he caused Liverpool serious problems and our hearts too. Less said about our back 5 tonight the better, our defensive setup needs a complete reconfiguration over the summer.

Martinez 3 - worst error of season, poor for second too.
Konsa 4 - just don't want to see him at right back again
Carlos 5 - miss of the season, we need better next season, had a decent second half
Torres 4 - needs summer holidays asap
Digne 5 - terrible for their third, was the best of our back 5 until then
Tielemans 6 - fine goal, used ball very well but a traffic cone without it
Luiz 7 - thought he played well, lovely through ball that Bailey/Diaby made a mess of
McGinn 8 - slow start, pity we had to move him from the left, great captain of the club
Bailey 7 - magic at times with the ball but nowhere for their second
Diaby 7 - terrible miss and a number of other mistakes when well placed but he kept going and caused huge problems
Watkins 7 - great assist, caused problems, not sure what the shouting match with Bailey was about

Zaniolo ...missed a big chance, last time in a Villa shirt, Duran first quality was top quality, Chambers, give him credit for the turnover

Nil points for Duran?

[lovejoy]

I know it’s exciting but the quality of the maths on here is schoolboy at times

[ROBBO]

Thought Bailey was best on ground, credit to the players who are obviously playing injured our bench looked very light. Fantastic result considering.

[DrGonzo]

Just took the dog for a walk in the rain to calm down.  That was insane.  After the last few weeks we were dead and buried, and then from nowhere... Rarely do I want City to win but please don't let this go to the wire I don't think my poor little heart can take it.