Aston Villa (A) | PL | Post Match Thread

[OB1]

It was, but their win wasn't, for most of the game they dominated, and Ederson kept the score down.

That’s Eddie’s job and he didn’t have any desperately difficult saves to make. Bailey’s shot was hard but straight down his throat. The score was low because Villa’s finishing wasn’t great. Their keeper probably made the best two saves.

They were the better team although we had more possession.

 

[Damien10]

am I the only one who thinks Haalands all round play has improved over the last 6 weeks. Also his energy levels seem to be much better.

 

[Bluefen]

We fielded a weakened team , just like tonight then :)

Technically it was a weakened team

KDB, Rodri, Grealish, Doku. stones clearly rusty (not a criticism)

 

[cleavers]

Gvardiol has in the main been poor, but is still a young kid so needs time.

Playing out of position, he's not quick enough to be a LB if he gets forward, where I think he looks OK.

 

[ancoats]

Well its a goodnight from me and I leave you with this

The Treble Champions - When Will I See You Again​

 

[ScottSinclair]

am I the only one who thinks Haalands all round play has improved over the last 6 weeks. Also his energy levels seem to be much better.

He has, but a bit unlucky in front of goal.

 

[SWPISHOME]

I thought Aston Villa were really good tonight, The best I've seen them in a long time and Emery has them playing really good football so fair play to them they were deserved winners tonight.

As for us, I don't know where to start really, That was as bad as it gets since Pep has been here. Leicester 5-2 defeat and Southampton 2-0 defeat always springs to mind when you think of really poor displays and that tonight is right up their with those two games mentioned.

We never looked like getting anything out of that game, We had gaps everywhere, Nothing defensively and nothing going forward...It's very rare you see us out run, out fought and out thought but tonight all three happened.

It's clear as day this system isn't working, Regardless of injuries, The team we had out tonight should still be well able to beat Aston Villa. Pep got done up like a kipper tonight unfortunately.

 

[paulchapo]

This season we've dropped off at least 20% all over the pitch, some positions a bit more. We're suffering from the magnificent efforts required to win the treble last season, plus the loss of key players.

Tonight missing from our main team from.last season was Ake, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne and Grealish. It's too much, any team in world football would suffer not having that many top class players available. Add Mahrez's quality and experience into the missing list as well and no wonder we're struggling. We're having to throw too many new arrivals straight into the team as a result and it's showing.

The new signings aside from Doku look underwhelming but that's probably a result of the above. We really need top quality at left back, a replacement for Gundo and Kev ( He's not getting any younger) and somebody who can help Rodri get a rest now and then. Sadly Phil has proved he doesn't have the consistency to fill one of those positions on a permanent basis.

All isn't lost but we HAVE to win the next two games just to hang in there. A couple of our rivals dropping points at the same time would be a bonus. If we drop further points out of the next six and given everything mentioned above I feel we're out of the title race and in a scrap for top four.

 

[Gordyola]

Not a conspiracy. He was booked for kicking a ball away.

He would have known that would get him booked.

Other players in the game didn’t get booked for that

 

[chaddblue]

Of course they do. So do I, because we may never get the chance again.

I agree

 

[OB1]

am I the only one who thinks Haalands all round play has improved over the last 6 weeks. Also his energy levels seem to be much better.

No. I think he is improving. I’ve not checked the stats but I think he is slowly but surely getting more involved in play. The problem is the team are not creating enough good chances for him, IMO, and we are not attempting enough through balls.

 

[Bluefen]

That’s Eddie’s job and he didn’t have any desperately difficult saves to make. Bailey’s shot was hard but straight down his throat. The score was low because Villa’s finishing wasn’t great. Their keeper probably made the best two saves.

They were the better team although we had more possession.

The save he made against Luis was class…
Criticised Edersen in the past but the last few weeks he really has shown he’s a decent keeper (shot stopper)

 

[Big Yaya Wilko 12]

An absolute fucking disgrace.

Have been poor for at least a month.

3 draws, 1 win and only 3 points above the rags.

Abysmal.

 

[madloaf]

am I the only one who thinks Haalands all round play has improved over the last 6 weeks. Also his energy levels seem to be much better.

No you're not. He's excellent all round and scores goals despite being ignored half the time. The irony of Phil getting mad at Haaland for not playing a through ball at the right time tonight was lost on him but not on me.

 

[RayCTID]

Doku would have loved Villa's high-line. Grealish would of been a useful alternative coming off him scoring vs Spurs. It might of not been quite enough but it would of been an improvement.

 

[OB1]

The save he made against Luis was class…
Criticised Edersen in the past but the last few weeks he really has shown he’s a decent keeper (shot stopper)

He’s always been a decent keeper.

 

[Yue Wollongong]

To be fair, Kovavic was the only player we had tonight looking to make some intelligent runs and movement off the ball to make something happen. Didn't do anything spectacular with it but at least he was making himself available for passes in decent positions, which is more than you can say for the rest.

spot on. I'm surprised that out here there are still leveled heads. it is funny fans attack a sub for the loss.

 

[levets]

3 years been here and not played at Villa.

He knew he was on 4 yellows and still kicked the ball away for a yellow.

As I said….
Fucking nonsense. Check the team when we won there in 2021

 

[SWPISHOME]

Doku would have loved Villa's high-line.

He would be wasting his time.

Haaland could have been played in numerous times tonight only for we decide to go backwards and sidewards instead.

I don't know why he bothers sometimes.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

We were shit.