Arsenal v Aston Villa Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

Hopefully we don't lose by more than 5.

[andyh]

The mantra for us right now is…..

IN UNAI WE TRUST !!!!!!

[john e]

Its possibly the most unlike Unai side he ever picked with us especially considering the opposition
I’m not moaning he sees things we don’t, maybe he’s seen the weakness of them not having Rice

[rob_bridge]

Well we are not going down withoutba few swings.

[Hampshire Villa]

Win 7 nil and we go top.
Up the Villa

[The Edge]

Lack of squad depth is starting to tell. He hasn't got that same impact off the bench that he's relied on so heavily this far. But having said that it's the Spanish genius we're talking about here. No doubt he has a cunning plan up his sleeve. Whatever happens it's been a blast this season and it will continue to be a blast. Fuck it. Arse 2 All Conquering Aston Villa 3.

[dorsetvillian]

Going to be very tough. First team looks much weaker than normal. Subs bench even more so. A point would be amazing.  They have a full squad apart from Rice.

[AV82EC]

McGinn, Malen and Maatsen as this games triple sub changers.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Weakest midfield we've put out this season. The plan is obviously to completely bypass them all game. long balls for Watkins to chase. Great.

[paul_e]

Their bench is weird, not many options to change things in defence but 3 wingers and 2 10s on there.

[Smirker]

I'm so confident I don't get the negativity.

We might even win, 6-7!

[PaulWinch again]

Going to be very tough. First team looks much weaker than normal. Subs bench even more so. A point would be amazing.  They have a full squad apart from Rice.

Yep it’s incredibly difficult. I would be looking to try and bully Zubimendi, but without Kamara that is so difficult.

[ChicagoLion]

I hope SJM as impact and not injured but defensively we look exposed.

[Chip Butty 111]

Big shifts required from little Emi and Sancho tonight. Can see us having 30 % possession and working hard off the ball.

[Mister E]

The only surprise is not starting McGinn: Emery was never going to start with Garcia given that he has had no minutes this season.