That was the most complete performance I’ve seen from a Villa side since we’ve been back in the PL, maybe since the decline set in under Lerner.
They were breathtaking. To a man. Moreno, Dendoncker, Luiz, Watkins, Mings, McGinn, my good mate Buendia, you name it, they were outstanding.
All I’ve heard all week is, ‘Wilson is better than Watkins’, ‘watch out for the Newcastle press’, ‘they’re so physical’.
Watkins put in one of the most complete performances from a striker you’ll see all season. The press plays perfectly into our hands (nice one Howe) and we bullied them in every department winning every 50/50.
We look a complete team. Every body fights for everybody else, even when we’re playing poorly. Every player knows their role and we won’t change our style of play. Not for Brentford, not for Brighton, not for Arsenal. You come to VP and we’ll try to play through you and control the game.
I’m absolutely astounded by that performance. We’re going places.
Breathtaking.