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Aston Villa vs Arsenal (KO 15:00 20/09)

HazDanz · 2014-09-20 08:32:24

MATCH FACTS Head-to-head * Aston Villa haven't beaten Arsenal at home in 15 attempts since coming from two goals down to win 3-2 on 13 December 1998 (D7, L8). Aston Villa * Villa have made their best start to a season since 1998-99, when they also had 10 points after four games. * The last time Villa made a better start to…

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#102 20-09-2014 3:58pm

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Big big big save from Szcz.

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#103 20-09-2014 3:59pm

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HazDanz wrote: »

Ozil number 10 position gets a goal and an assist. Not a coincidence.

I'm not disagreeing with this but it helps he's remembered how to pass the ball 10 yards too.

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#104 20-09-2014 4:00pm

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Corholio wrote: »

Dont get the concept of jokes eh?

I meant any talk of a virus in the first place. No need to be so bloody smart either

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#105 20-09-2014 4:02pm

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HazDanz wrote: »

I think out wide Ozil is functional and fills a hole for Wenger. Playing him in the number 10 and he excels, he should play there.

Wish he was put there this season as like you have pointed out, plenty of players with pace around him now to feed.

Couldn't agree more. Considering what he offers centrally he should never go on the wing for me as even if it isn't their favoured position ox, cazorla etc can offer a lot more there plus you don't lose one of the best 10s in the world as a result, hell you would be better off with wild here out there as he would be just as functional but can't do as much as oil at 10 even tho he is on form ATM

Hope the result stays respectable though more tough games coming for villa and moral dropping majorly from a drubbing won't help

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#106 20-09-2014 4:03pm

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Grealish on, Weimann off.

There's an almost certain sicky there I'd say

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#107 20-09-2014 4:04pm

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omega man wrote: »

I meant any talk of a virus in the first place. No need to be so bloody smart either

But there is a virus in the Villa camp. Baker and Bent sent home, Westwood looks to be suffering from it too.

Your the one who who was quite dramatic.

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#108 20-09-2014 4:07pm

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Corholio wrote: »

But there is a virus in the Villa camp. Baker and Bent sent home, Westwood looks to be suffering from it too.

Your the one who who was quite dramatic.

Ok then fair enough but I didn't hear any mention of the virus until arsenal went 3 up.

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#109 20-09-2014 4:09pm

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omega man wrote: »

Ok then fair enough but I didn't hear any mention of the virus until arsenal went 3 up.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=92279942&postcount=31

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=92279892&postcount=721

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#110 20-09-2014 4:13pm

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The thing with playing Ozil at 10 like today is that he has so much more freedom to move around to come and get the ball. When he's on the wing he has to wait for the ball to come out to him and as a result often isn't very involved.

I'm noticing it big time this half in particular that he is actively going in search of the ball to try and start an attack.

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#111 20-09-2014 4:13pm

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Patser wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=92279942&postcount=31

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=92279892&postcount=721

Sorry I meant on the match tv commentary. Moving on...

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#112 20-09-2014 4:14pm

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Gabby is really trying!! New contract must have spurred him on

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#113 20-09-2014 4:14pm

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Good foul Ramsey

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#114 20-09-2014 4:15pm

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Oh ffs Aaron

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#115 20-09-2014 4:16pm

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Ramsey is awful today.

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#116 20-09-2014 4:20pm

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Chambers should be gone, that should have been a 2nd yellow card

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#117 20-09-2014 4:20pm

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omega man wrote: »

Sorry I meant on the match tv commentary. Moving on...

It is all just making excuses though. Against Arsenal it was always going to be tough, having disruption to the squad right up to 10 minutes before kick off was making it an even bigger ask.

The fact that Villa were playing so well for 30 minutes is a tribute to the belief that is in the squad now. But Arsenal have shown they've the skill to punish mistakes, and ruthlessly tore Villa apart when all their focus was lost after the 1st goal. That's nothing to do with the virus as such, just an unfamiliar set up lacking communication.

Sanchez especially has looked off pace, he's still new to the premier league and this is a deep end to be thrown in at

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#118 20-09-2014 4:23pm

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Never got the ozil criticism, getting flak for not tracking back when he never has in his career.
He's definitely a luxury player but the better and more dominant arsenal play the more he'll do.

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#119 20-09-2014 4:27pm

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Fearing a Chambers sending off here - could to with taking him off

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#120 20-09-2014 4:28pm

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Grealish played 10 minutes against Hull earlier in the season, was fouled 4 or 5 times and got 3 Hull players booked. It was even highlighted on MOTD later that evening.

Arsenal seem intent on fouling him every time too. What's he done? He is being hyped, looks a very good player for the future but is hardly tearing through defences, drawing desperate last minute tackles

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#121 20-09-2014 4:28pm

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Just give it to Grealish.

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#122 20-09-2014 4:28pm

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Patser wrote: »

Grealish played 10 minutes against Hull earlier in the season, was fouled 4 or 5 times and got 3 Hull players booked. It was even highlighted on MOTD later that evening.

Arsenal seem intent on fouling him every time too. What's he done? He is being hyped, looks a very good player for the future but is hardly tearing through defences, drawing desperate last minute tackles

Looks a bit like Wilshere, dribbles close to players and plays 1-2s so inevitably gets fouled a lot. We've been a bit lucky to not pick up a red through Arteta or Chambers.

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#123 20-09-2014 4:29pm

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Patser wrote: »

Grealish played 10 minutes against Hull earlier in the season, was fouled 4 or 5 times and got 3 Hull players booked. It was even highlighted on MOTD later that evening.

Arsenal seem intent on fouling him every time too. What's he done? He is being hyped, looks a very good player for the future but is hardly tearing through defences, drawing desperate last minute tackles

He's the new George Best.

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#124 20-09-2014 4:31pm

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JPA wrote: »

He's the new George Best.

What, he's not being fouled, just staggering around drunk?

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#125 20-09-2014 4:33pm

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Dreadful 2nd half. Villa spineless with Arsenal couldnt be arsed

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#126 20-09-2014 4:35pm

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Might as well throw on Bacuna and N'Zogbia - even if just to add some energy

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#127 20-09-2014 4:37pm

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Just checking scores, well done Danny

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#128 20-09-2014 4:38pm

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I just dont understand this villa mentality .

Your 3 down but you rather defend than trying to get back in the game?

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#129 20-09-2014 4:38pm

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Gabby has zero presence on the field until that all too rare time when he actually realises he's very quick. Can't wait to get the Beast back.

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#130 20-09-2014 4:42pm

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Clark's traditional late yellow card for no reason

(as in he just fouls someone for no reason)

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#131 20-09-2014 4:48pm

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Headshot wrote: »

I just dont understand this villa mentality .

Your 3 down but you rather defend than trying to get back in the game?

Easier than somehow scoring 3 goals.

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#132 20-09-2014 4:49pm

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Well done danny

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#133 20-09-2014 4:56pm

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Well done Arsenal. Well done Mesut and Welbeck.

Hopefully we push on from here.

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#134 20-09-2014 4:58pm

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Very poor game for a neutral to watch, only had that 5-6 minutes of interesting play tbh when the goals were scored. Second half was painful to watch.

Still Arsenal won't care, 3 points and Ozil and Welbeck getting on the score sheet.

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