Aston Villa (H) - Sun 22nd May, 16:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

[Eds]

If we can get Walker fit it will be huge bonus. Bernardo was excellent today helping Rodri and also maintaining the rhythm in a way Merlin did. KDB quiet until last 25 although to be fair WHU stuck three around him cutting off the passing lanes to him for first 55. Front three is the conundrum as all of Jesus, Foden, Sterling, Mahrez and Grealish have a good case to start. I would go Jesus, Sterling and Foden personally. Fingers crossed though the Saints might pull a rabbit out of the hat although unlikel. If we can’t beat Villa at home though we have a problem.

 

[Eds]

The last time when we have to won last game(at home)

West Ham two years later

 

[Dzeko9]

West Ham two years later

Draw was enough.

 

[Pollocksheader]

Think Bernado hasn’t impacted much recently and Sterling will have had 11 days rest vs a tired defence

We need Bernardo’s energy. Simple as that for me

 

[leo_city]

If we can get Walker fit it will be huge bonus. Bernardo was excellent today helping Rodri and also maintaining the rhythm in a way Merlin did. KDB quiet until last 25 although to be fair WHU stuck three around him cutting off the passing lanes to him for first 55. Front three is the conundrum as all of Jesus, Foden, Sterling, Mahrez and Grealish have a good case to start. I would go Jesus, Sterling and Foden personally. Fingers crossed though the Saints might pull a rabbit out of the hat although unlikel. If we can’t beat Villa at home though we have a problem.

Isn't Walker out for the season already?

 

[leo_city]

Where are people getting Walker will be fit from?

 

[ScottSinclair]

0-0, 94 minutes played, Liverpool are beating Wolves by three goals.

As Foden is about to get his foot on a KdB cross at the back-post, he gets manhandled by the headless bully Mings, it goes to VAR, penalty. Last kick of the season, 10 years after 93:20.
Who, from this team, steps up to the plate? It has been an achilles heel for far too long

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Well yet again it's come down to the last game that's of course assuming shit Soton rather than throw bodies at the ball Soton turn up for their last home game against a team that's mugged them off for half their team over the years.

As for our back line on Sunday, again assuming JB isn't going to rise again we've got to go Laporte/Ake if they're both able to start. In my sky blue mind the game will be won 3-0 by HT so if either aren't 'full on' it won't matter. A front three of Jack/Phil & Jesus will run Mings ragged.

In our hands, make some noise....you can have all summer to get your voice back.

 

[Inter Me Nan]

You think?

Limited Palace to next to no attacking highlights while Ings and Watkins were all over them. Given the current state of our defenders, I think most sides in the league would give them a go.

Why are you trying to turn them into prime Barca?
It's 12th placed Villa, should be twatting them at home.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Where are people getting Walker will be fit from?

Apparently he said he might have a chance on 5 live on Friday night