Bournemouth v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

Sat 7th, 3pm KO

1-3

[cdbearsfan]

Will go for 2-0 to Bournemouth and be optimistic and say we only pick up one lengthy injury.

[Morleys left boot]

Back on our feet  2–0 UTV

[Pete3206]

Defeat.

[brontebilly]

Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Bailey, Rogers, Barkley, Watkins.

Haven't been that impressed with Torres lately. Granted Mings was appalling v Salzburg but this pitch always seems to be play tight so will suit him. Harsh to drop Buendia but think we need proven impact off the bench. Will only be 60mins or so in Barkley anyway at 10, can swap in Buendia then. If all are fit above our options are strong.

[Rigadon]

More open game should suit us.  High scoring game we can’t really afford to lose.  Even a draw and the gap to 4th place could be 2 points which feels much less comfy. Checking the take, still a healthy gap to 6th though .   

[Rigadon]

I’d start Abraham. 

[Brend'Watkins]

Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Bailey, Rogers, Barkley, Watkins.

Haven't been that impressed with Torres lately. Granted Mings was appalling v Salzburg but this pitch always seems to be play tight so will suit him. Harsh to drop Buendia but think we need proven impact off the bench. Will only be 60mins or so in Barkley anyway at 10, can swap in Buendia then. If all are fit above our options are strong.

Mings wasn’t appalling v Salzburg. A bit of complacency for their 1st was the only thing that he did wrong.

[Brazilian Villain]

Time to get our title challenge back on track. 2-1 to the Villa Boys, and an enjoyable cycle home for dorsetvillan.