Aston Villa vs Arsenal Pre-Match

[john2710]

Under Emery we've done well against these, even the first game we were unlucky to lose. It'll be a tough game but a win would be a huge boost & a statement. We've no reason to fear anyone.

[danno]

Is there a case for starting Duran? even before the goal on Saturday he looked sharper than Watkins.

[Risso]

Is there a case for starting Duran? even before the goal on Saturday he looked sharper than Watkins.

There's certainly a case for it. I don't think Emery will though.

[Monty]

Hopefully, with that hour's play and another week's training, we'll see something more like the real Ollie Watkins this weekend.

[Brazilian Villain]

Is there a case for starting Duran? even before the goal on Saturday he looked sharper than Watkins.

Not for me, Watkins needs the minutes. Let's see how the game's going, and release the panda if and when maximum chaos is required.

[Accent Guy]

Is there a case for starting Duran? even before the goal on Saturday he looked sharper than Watkins.

Not for me, Watkins needs the minutes. Let's see how the game's going, and release the panda if and when maximum chaos is required.

This all day long.

[Demitri_C]

Yeah watkins has to start as how will he get his fitness up unless he plays. He was certainly quite poor on sunday so he needs minutes

[eamonn]

Can anyone remember how Durán did without the ball at Citeh last season? Obviously he scored, just can't recall if he knew when to press, what runs to make etc.

[rob_bridge]

Hard one to predict. They really didn't break sweat to see off the Dogheads and know they'll be in a game - probably smarting from 2 games last season which they had the better of and left with nowt.

Gonna say 2-2

[Brazilian Villain]

After beating West Ham, a win (or even a draw) would set us up nicely for a decent run of games up until the end of October. It would provide a good opportunity to firmly establish ourselves in the top 4.

[rob_bridge]

Is there a case for starting Duran? even before the goal on Saturday he looked sharper than Watkins.

Not for me, Watkins needs the minutes. Let's see how the game's going, and release the panda if and when maximum chaos is required.

Yes if he starts there is a danger he and others may know what he is doing - best to keep everyone including himself in the dark.

[Bad English]

and release the panda if and when

The what? Where has this come from?

[VILLA MOLE]

and release the panda if and when

The what? Where has this come from?

Is it because he comes on and behaves  like Kung Fu Panda ?

[London Villan]

A draw wouldn't be a terrible result with the games we've got coming up. But we can absolutely win it.

They will be very fired up for it.

[Louzie0]

and release the panda if and when

The what? Where has this come from?

Is it because he comes on and behaves  like Kung Fu Panda ?

I read it’s because he’s ‘beautiful and chaotic’.
I prefer thinking it’s because, whatever he does, we all go, ‘Ooooh!’