Aston Villa v Arsenal Pre-Match Thread

[Garyth]

This will be the worst game of football, both sides trying to bait the other into pressing and lots of niggly fouls stopping each other transitioning. Either they will get a goal through an error from a corner or we'll get one from a deflected shot.

There will be a referee error to be annoyed about.

I have no expectations at all, so if we get something I'll be delighted.

[ChicagoLion]

Normally I'd be nervous but I don't mind losing to these. The fans are so great, as is the manager.

Good point well made.

[sid1964]

Get ready for Saka rolling around on the floor anytime a Villa player gets within 2 foot of him.

Hopefully we can defend their set pieces - would love to see Arteta getting sent off as we win!

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Getting more confident as the game approaches, I think we’ll win today.