Aston Villa (A) - Wed 6th Dec, 20:15 | PL | Pre Match Thread

[eyalluvitt]

Rico starts.

He is gonna have to put in the miles in that midfield, at least half a mile to get around John McGinn's enormous arse

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

I expect a close game tonight, moreso i expect a big game next week between Villa and Arsenal.....

 

[jimharri]

Key players are ones to turn high profile clashs... Rodri, kev, gundo(when here), foden and Bernie.
I dont think we rely on rodders, just shown we missed him earlier when banned. But as a team we are still in 1st/2nd gear this season.

We haven't approached anywhere near the form we're capable of so far this campaign. Even the win in Trafford; I'd say the team has had more strenuous training sessions.

 

[jaiguruKun]

Very difficult to predict the starting XI. Hope Lewis & Stones start to bolster the midfield.

 

[Ric]

Rico starts.

Not surprised, tbh. He looked very bright when he came on against Spurs. Presume he's starting in midfield rather than at full-back.

 

[skillman]

As long as Jonny Boulders and Lewis are in midfield then I'll be happy. A perfect combination of bite and composure that will be needed tonight without Rodri.

 

[Gabriel]

Ooh, I’m nervous for this- on the beers very soon (Asahi of course).

Come On City!!!

CFG approves.

 

[mancityvstoke]

1st time in a few seasons I've had a bad feeling.....I really fucking hope we don't get beat by these fannys

 

[blumoonrisen]

Not surprised, tbh. He looked very bright when he came on against Spurs. Presume he's starting in midfield rather than at full-back.

I expect so. He's due a goal too..

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

As long as Jonny Boulders and Lewis are in midfield then I'll be happy. A perfect combination of bite and composure that will be needed tonight without Rodri.

Stones is the key with Rodri being out, I'll feel much more confident about tonight if his name's on the team sheet.