Arsenal v Aston Villa

Frisbee

This should be a very exciting game, both teams look very strong on paper, both have something to prove and are on form.

C'mon you Gooners!

Bounty Hunter

here we go...

Come on Villa!!

Xavi6

Some miss from Eduardo.

Frisbee

Feck sake Eduardo, I don't think he's ever going to be the same again, can you imagine Eduardo of two years ago missing that?

Bounty Hunter

very poor from Eduardo

SlickRic

wenger almost has a coniption on the sideline with that miss.

ah dudu.

you just aren't what you were.

monkey9

Are Villa playing 4-5-1 with Agbonlohar the lone striker??

amacachi

Arsenal all over the place at the back. Thought that deflected shot was in.

Bounty Hunter

monkey9 wrote: »

Are Villa playing 4-5-1 with Agbonlohar the lone striker??

Heskey is upfront but he is dropping bck when we dont have possesion

SDTimeout

We're going to be lost without song

amacachi

Eduardo so slow.

Frisbee

Gallas is going to give away a penalty, I can sense it.

Also, anyone want to buy Eduardo in January. Do you good price, cheap cheap

Bounty Hunter

go on the Honeymonster

That_Guy

Frisbee wrote: »

Gallas is going to give away a penalty, I can sense it.

Also, anyone want to buy Eduardo in January. Do you good price, cheap cheap

I want him.

SDTimeout

Gallas looking dodgy when he goes up. As if he can't get back intime. Like watching silvestre a few weeks ago

monkey9

Villa playing really well, i think. Soaking up the Arsenal attacks, getting the tackles in and they look dangerous on the break.

Can definately see Villa scoring in this match!!

Frisbee

Arshavin is playing?

amacachi

Great commentary on Sky. A replay of a tackle by Song which led to a free kick "Yeah he's led with his foot there...". ****in hell.

monkey9

Frisbee wrote: »

Arshavin is playing?

I know from bitter experience that sometimes he doesn't need to play. Just walk around for the match, not bringing much attention on himself, half a chance is sometimes all that litte rascal needs and it's finger to the lips time :mad:

Le King

Not great so far tbh.

That_Guy

What a terrible free kick. Villa doing very well at the moment. Arsenal look a little bewildered as to what to do with the ball sometimes.

Frisbee

monkey9 wrote: »

I know from bitter experience that sometimes he doesn't need to play. Just walk around for the match, not bringing much attention on himself, half a chance is sometimes all that litte rascal needs and it's finger to the lips time :mad:

Yup, and he usually does it after I have complained about him being anonymous...

monkey9

Frisbee wrote: »

Yup, and he usually does it after I have complained about him being anonymous...

He's gonna whack one in from thirty yards, so!!!!!

I think the way Villa are defending that it may need something special for Arsenal to score!!

monkey9

Osu wrote: »

Not great so far tbh.

I think it's been a really interesting game. I've enjoyed it.

That_Guy

Poor first half really. Arsenal really should be up 1-0. Villa look good today and I think they might just sneak a goal.

SlickRic

arsenal look a bit lost in the final third.

villa look very happy to contain and use Gabby's pace on the counter.

predictable fair really.

Frisbee

Great game of football imo, real end to end stuff.

0-0 is a fair HT scoreline imo, Arsenal dominated the first and last 10 minutes of the half and Villa were by far the better team in between.

Tired legs will lead to lots of space for the likes of Young, Agbonlahor, Downing, Arshavin, Nasri in the second half.

Would like to see Eduardo off and Vela on.

Krusader

Think we could catch Arsenal on a counter, looks our best bet so far

OPENROAD

Just the Eduardo chance really, Arsenal with most of the ball, think we might see Cesc early in the szecond half.

SDTimeout

Hope we see Cesc in soon, But diaby and denilson have both been good.

Walcott from 75+ as the tired legs will play to his advantage.

invincibleirish

Villa soaking up the pressure well alright. Think the Arsenal backline is handling with ease Villa going forward.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Enjoying this game, think it's a good battle so far. Diaby has been excellent again I reckon.

leninbenjamin

monkey9 wrote: »

I think it's been a really interesting game. I've enjoyed it.

Agreed. It's not exactly the type of game that will be making the SKY sports Super Sunday highlight reel anytime soon, but it's been a very evenly matched game with loads of chances. Defensively, neither side have been fantastic, particularly whenn it comes to the marking, looking for the counter a bit too much imo, but enough to keep out the opposition.

Eduardo again looking off the pace, and Diaby controlling the game from Arsenal's p.o.v. Unfair to pick on Arshavin, he's actually been doing a lot of running, the midfielders just haven't been able to pick him out because Villa are shutting out the usual through balls Arsenal look for.

While Arsenal will miss Song though, I've been pretty happy with Denilson so far today. Song has fallen asleep at times and Denilson has been quick to drop behind him. Denilson, Diaby and Cesc should still be formidable (as long as Diaby turns up).

Surprised at the criticism of Gallas though, I know he's quick to go forward, but he's looked very good today but defensively and offensively imo.

monkey9

Villa are 11/2 on Bet365 to win 1-0. I think i might stick a tenner on it!!

That_Guy

monkey9 wrote: »

Villa are 11/2 on Bet365 to win 1-0. I think i might stick a tenner on it!!

Decent enough odds actually. I think one goal will actually win this game and I think Villa have a bit better quality in going forward.

Krusader

Could see Song going off, if he continues to be reckless in the challenge
The Ref has had a decent game so far

That_Guy

I hope there's no Maud Flanders incident with that dinosaur shooting out scarves.

Spiritoftheseventies

Radio says Arshavin is struggling and that Fabregas might come on.

monkey9

That_Guy wrote: »

Decent enough odds actually. I think one goal will actually win this game and I think Villa have a bit better quality in going forward.

6/1 now

monkey9

That_Guy wrote: »

I hope there's no Maud Flanders incident with that dinosaur shooting out scarves.

Just about to say the same thing

That's how she died. Will these clubs never learn!!!!

That_Guy

monkey9 wrote: »

6/1 now

Done.

Le King

Villa have started much better.

That_Guy

Sloppy play from Arsenal. Giving the ball away a bit.

mike65

Getting tasty.

OPENROAD

Young booked for diving.

monkey9

OPENROAD wrote: »

Young booked for diving.

Good refereeing, well positioned. I thought it looked a free at first

Frisbee

Jayzus how did that stay out. Great positioning from Cuellar

Le King

Poor communication there.

That_Guy

How have Arsenal not scored? :eek::eek::eek:

OPENROAD

Much better from Arsenal now.