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

[Len Rum]

The worst thing on Sunday will be if Liverpool score first in their match. Then it's proper nail biting time

You're obviously not a veteran of the final days of the season 2012 and 2019.

 

[cibaman]

There were plenty of games where they could have been given the last 5 or 10 minutes .Rotation of these players just sitting on the bench each week is surely beneficial.

I don’t disagree with the general point that Pep should give the younger players more game time. But it’s got to be based on which players are ready, rather than a desire to insure against an injury crisis. I do think that if Delap and Palmer had stayed fit all season they would have featured in quite a few games, because they seem to be the two young players who are most ready to play in the PL.

 

[55yr old teenager]

The worst thing on Sunday will be if Liverpool score first in their match. Then it's proper nail biting time

Was thinking the same. It would certainly make the crowd more nervous, well it would me anyway.

 

[Heath Park]

Trust the players.
If we don't beat Villa then we don’t deserve the title.
But... our players know how to close out titles so I'm pretty confident.

What an amazing ride so far!!

CTID

 

[JDV]

I was very nervous against West Ham away with our makeshift defence but with the week off to recover and being at home, I have no nerves at all.

I just know we'll get the job done

 

[GaudinoMotors]

I think Dick Van will play tonight

Of course he will.

 

[burning blue soul]

I was very nervous against West Ham away with our makeshift defence but with the week off to recover and being at home, I have no nerves at all.

I just know we'll get the job done

Yep, my feelings exactly. Nerves are not going to affect me at all on Sunday.
Just think how nervous we would be if we were Leeds, Everton, or Burnley fans?
Now, that's fucking nail biting nerves territory.
Our "problem" is a piece of piss compared to the wrong end of the table.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Jack must have a good few favours to call in!

 

[oishik]

Of course he will.

He's out officially.

 

[Cricket Blue]

Warning to everyone travelling - the Man 10k and Half marathon is on in the morning with several roads closed.
Absolute idiocy to have this on the same day as a game.