BleedClaretAndBlue

Brilliant result, shame to concede but a great away performance where we did what was necessary. The defence worries me when I see the teamsheet but they keep surprising me, solid for weeks now and handling the pressure like veterans of the game. I was worried when Vlaar got injured but we're unbeaten since he's been out! Benteke was superb, and yes that 2nd goal was Barcelona-esque, you'll all get to see it in HD pn game of the day at 8.25 if you're stream was crappy! I went for Guzan MOTM, didnt put a foot wrong, so comfortable and assuring, doesnt get the credit, it will all go to Tekkers. But what a great week for us, onwards and upwards. Chelsea have 2 game to play before we go there so lets keep this run going. UTF'NV :)

Guzan is so assuring between the sticks. Cant believe we're 2 up tbh, but both goals were beauties. Need to keep it tight second half and hope for a third. UTV

What a goal. Gonna be painful viewing theyve been all over us

Suicidal defending, lucky baker prevented that certain goal. Once again, its just a matter of time

Yea poor start cant settle, got a feeling lichaj will dive in on sterling in the box at some point today.

What he done now, ankle again?

Get in!!

We've scored 12 in 16 league games 10 in 3 cup ties.. On current form of course Norwich are favourites with home advantage too, but anything can happen. Would like to see Lambert go with a trial run the of Bent, Benteke and Agbonlahor up top with Ireland coming in for Westwood. Attack from the off and id be hopeful of a positive result. Norwich 1-2 Villa (AET) Bent Benteke

Who voted Bent MOTM lol

Fact is after the midweek Sunderland - Reading game we will more than likely be out of the bottom 3 by virtue of goal difference assuming Sundlerland win which is most likely. Not a great place to be with the tricky fixtures coming up. We did need a few more points from the last 3 but im pleased we remained unbeaten. There are signs of improvement, we're probably doing all we can with the poor squad we have at the moment. January window is going to be the most important in memory, have to go and get something next week at Anfield, which im hopeful of a surprise. Hopefully be going there with a semi-final place booked too

Someone has to put an end to this run Norwich are on!

Dunno how Norwich have hit this sort of form..have to put a stop to it Tuesday. Been impressed on the whole with this 1st half display. Think Ireland could do a job if he gets on

Good start, need to score first

Any news on Vlaar yet? Wonder if Bent will be in the squad again

Yeah it is, and that was the Boggies who managed to scrape up that year

If Vlaar is fit id go with him and Baker as the two centre backs. Otherwise we'll get totally bullied and dicked. Theyve hit form too. Can only see the game being a classic case of men vs. boys unfortunately.. Villa 1 - 2 Stoke

Crazy game

Would have taken a point before hand, so gotta be happy on that front but another lacklustre performance with negative substitutions leaves you slightly annoyed, yet they done the job clearly marked out by Lambert which was not to lose. 3 games unbeaten is a nice feeling for once, but we may regret not going for it more later in the season. Didnt think we'd pick up 4pts with that back 4 in Vlaar's absence, so credit to the kids

Thats what annoys me. Lambert must see we need some composure on the ball but doesnt make the necessary changes

Lets go for the second, great start

He earned his wages just now.. Hnmmm, would have liked to see Ireland start, but lets see how it pans out

Well Lambert did say he's not for sale and is currently contracted til 2015. Maybe he is just coming up with a masterplan to re-instill some hunger into DB9. Or he's on ze way out. Either way, who knows what grows up my nose

This

Yeah Bannan must have been practicing because the ones he put in with whip and pace were more threatening than any other hes delivered this season.. just needs to be more consistant with them. Baker should have done better with the one he got on the end of

Think we'll lose in all honesty. A win would be massive though. We played well there last year I remember, best peformance ive seen from Delph in a Villa shirt. They had a man sent off and then Dunne Dunne us with a customary 93rd min O.G.