Aston Villa vs Newcastle Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

[Toronto Villa]

A bit disappointed no Malen to start the game given his great pre seasom. But that’s a solid side. The bench looks very thin indeed.

[Tuscans]

A bit disappointed no Malen to start the game given his great pre seasom. But that’s a solid side. The bench looks very thin indeed.

Probably favouring the box midfield more than a wide man.

[PaulWinch again]

Win please.

[kippaxvilla2]

Christ that bench is depressing.

[VillaTim]

Interesting selection from Emery .
Bench doesn't look as strong as last season .

[paul_e]

A bit disappointed no Malen to start the game given his great pre seasom. But that’s a solid side. The bench looks very thin indeed.

3 academy players and about £180m of signings doesn't scream thin to me.

[Richard]

McGinn right, Youri central, Morgan left I assume.

[kippaxvilla2]

Nans hair playing up front for them with Elanga and Barnes either side.

[Rigadon]

The bench depth isn’t what it was last season attacking options-wise, unless Guessand hits the ground running. 

[Stu]

Interesting selection from Emery .
Bench doesn't look as strong as last season .

Although not having Marcus Rashford and Asensio will do that to a bench.

[andyh]

We all could have names the team beforehand.
Bench suddenly looks very short on quality

[Martyn Smith]

Captain Miles Behind asks: Martinez?

[Toronto Villa]

A bit disappointed no Malen to start the game given his great pre seasom. But that’s a solid side. The bench looks very thin indeed.

3 academy players and about £180m of signings
 doesn't scream thin to me.

Look at the benches we had at the end of last season compared to this one. We will be relying on the kids a lot more this season. Hopefully they can prove themselves at this level quickly. Obviously once Emi, Barkley, one or two new signings get back to will improve. Let’s see how it goes.

[Rigadon]

Captain Miles Behind asks: Martinez?

Suspended.