Aston Villa v Arsenal Match Thread

[Jane]

Boooooooo

[Proposition Joe]

We have been asking for that, too passive this half

[SaddVillan]

Two big changes by Capt Black

Arteta showing his hand early.

Unai will probably have a good idea of what the changes will mean in terms of their set up, style and tactics; so I imagine he'll be relaying instructions to the team in terms of how to respond.

Hope we've got the footballing intelligence to carry out what he says.


Apparently not.

[enigma]

They've been a lot more intense this half. We need to match that.

[itbrvilla]

Chasing shadows

[Smirker]

Take Watkins off. Back to his usual form. Can't keep losing the ball.

Get Malen on.

[PeterWithesShin]

Better reaction to their goal

[Tuscans]

Ollie for fucks sae man, stop stuttering

[villadelph]

Need Malen, sorry Ollie. Have to regain some control here.

[Chip Butty 111]

Blimey, ball ran perfectly across the goal between villa players for the equaliser

[Astnor]

Looking vulnerable on the cash side since Trossard came on, also loosing the ball in midfield so they can counter also. Then again this is how we usually start a first half and then coming back.

[JUAN PABLO]

I thought Watkins would be confident today after Wed

[Proposition Joe]

Watkins just delays until the defender's legs are in the right place, and bang, he hits them every time

[Astnor]

Watkins to score

[JUAN PABLO]

what a ball mcginn   and cash....oh