This was an excellent game - two evenly matched teams both going at it. I was impressed by arsenal - I thought Rice and Ødegaard were excellent - I thought Saka always looked a threat until he was subbed.
Obviously we were excellent - Kamara, Youri and McGinn were amazing, Rogers was unplayable at points, and our back 5 were excellent. A special shout out to Matasaan, I worried for him but he did very well offensively and defensively.
Thought ollie worked hard, and could have easily had a goal or two. So pleased for little Emi - delivering on his doubtless ability in a perfectly timed redemption arc.
More than anything today really reminded me how lucky we are to have Unai. I went into the game feeling confident, and was over the moon that we got a late goal - but we deserved to win. This is a feeling I have never had as a Villa fan, at least certainly not as an adult - a comfortable acceptance of brillance!
The moments Unai has given us were completely unimagineable 7 years ago. Credit obviously goes to the owners, and it was fitting that Deano was watching on today as he started this journey - but fuck me what a time!
