Aston Villa v Arsenal Post-Match Thread

[Somniloquism]

Shame with the way we won it that Cash's well taken goal has been forgotten. So just a big up for him and taking a very good first time effort.

There's a wonderful photo of Cash scoring, doing a Brian Little flying in the air. Cracking finish.

This is the closest to that I can find.

[aj2k77]

That was incredible.

[Flamingo Lane]

The way we hunted down and kept the ball in motion for our winning goal was simply magnificent, and I think involved all of our subs. Including Sancho.

[Somniloquism]

The winner

https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1997312005384896756

I've watched this so many times. Bogarde running to the corner flag on his own as the Buendia and the rest run to the halfway line. Torres, McGinn and the others off the bench to hug. Buendia pointing to someone and thumping his chest. Fans on the track on the northstand. Five Arsenal players flat out in the box (three of them were collapsing in despair). The just total roar of 40k fans with no commentary for 40 seconds. The two fans holding each other looking shocked.

[Rodders]

I shouted so loud when Li'l Emi's shot went in that Mrs Rodders leapt from the shower and ran downstairs to make sure an ambulance wasn't needed, only to find me with tears rolling and unable to speak. I could only point at the screen to reassure her!

The game was played with such intensity for the whole 95' that I thought we'd eventually tire, have a brain fart and open the floodgates, but no - I fucking love the Villa and so clearly do Unai and the players.

I'm having a massive brandy and soda. Cheers everyone 🥃

[Sexual Ealing]

I shouted so loud when Li'l Emi's shot went in that Mrs Rodders leapt from the shower and ran downstairs to make sure an ambulance wasn't needed, only to find me with tears rolling and unable to speak. I could only point at the screen to reassure her!

The game was played with such intensity for the whole 95' that I thought we'd eventually tire, have a brain fart and open the floodgates, but no - I fucking love the Villa and so clearly do Unai and the players.

I'm having a massive brandy and soda. Cheers everyone 🥃

Beautiful.

[Olof's Beard]

Unai Emery, I am a man in my 40s but I want to have your babies

You'll have to fight me off.

I love this team, love this manager. Not a hint of settling for a point late on. We have all watched decades of us behaving like second class citizens against the best teams in the league. Now we are one of them and act like it.

The fact that we is doing it with several players whose careers looked dead and buried with us at various points is even better.

This is why we all love football and this club, absolutely magic!

[Rodders]

YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Fuck! Yes! Fucking yes!

No, you x

[Brazilian Villain]

What a result.

Villa have absolutely everything don’t they. Great team, Manager, Stadium, Atmosphere etc etc.

[adrenachrome]

Brilliant result and a top game between 2 very good teams.

Just remember though that our first was a centre back crossing to a full back.

TNT gave motm to odegaard who was decent but for me Kamars, Tielemans and Rogers were all better.

Henry Winter posting on X:

Aston Villa terrific. Rogers easily man of the match, outstanding throughout, constant threat with the ball at his feet. Tielemans bossed midfield. Good full-backs. Buendia so calm amidst penalty-box chaos to win it. #AVLARS

[Somniloquism]

...Buendia so calm amidst penalty-box chaos to win it. #AVLARS

So was Kamara. Snagged the ball from the Arse player whilst both were on the floor and nonchantly dragged it away. Other lesser players would have just continued trying to kick it on the floor.

[Percy McCarthy]

Brilliant result and a top game between 2 very good teams.

Just remember though that our first was a centre back crossing to a full back.

Yeah, it’s unsustainable.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Shame with the way we won it that Cash's well taken goal has been forgotten. So just a big up for him and taking a very good first time effort.

There's a wonderful photo of Cash scoring, doing a Brian Little flying in the air. Cracking finish.

This is the closest to that I can find.

Guardian Minute by Minute 36 mins.

[Somniloquism]

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I shouted so loud when Li'l Emi's shot went in that Mrs Rodders leapt from the shower and ran downstairs to make sure an ambulance wasn't needed, only to find me with tears rolling and unable to speak. I could only point at the screen to reassure her!

The game was played with such intensity for the whole 95' that I thought we'd eventually tire, have a brain fart and open the floodgates, but no - I fucking love the Villa and so clearly do Unai and the players.

I'm having a massive brandy and soda. Cheers everyone 🥃

Brilliant, Rodders! Enjoy!