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14 hours ago, Zatman said:

Its actually more common for teams to rally after a points deduction and do better than normal. Fact Everton are struggling is on Dyche

Yes it did at first but they have the other one hanging over then. No excuses for Dyche but they are a club in turmoil and latest I have heard from Everton fans are they could end up doing a Rangers. 

12 hours ago, oishiiniku_uk said:

Dyche has been trying to nil-nil his way to safety since Xmas. Everton are probably the worst team to watch in the league. At least the teams below them try to play football. It feels like all fight has been drained from even their fans this season so not sure how much stomach food the battle the team will have if they slip into the relegation zone again. 

Maybe against us but they have created an abundance of chances in most games they play but have nobody to stick the ball in the back of the net. DCL and Beto have been crap. 

7 hours ago, villa4europe said:

No chance

Under garde the heads had long gone, the pride and professionalism was dead, he was deck chairs on the titanic, pep with klopp as his assistant wouldn't have saved us 

Down to management then. Yes sure we sold off a lot of talent but we bought a lot of players in the summer too. I was talking about the docking of points and the pressure of being docked more points. Its amazing the heads haven't dropped before this.

9 minutes ago, Zatman said:

He is definitely not doing wonders since he is on the verge of breaking a record of the longest run of games without a win.

I think under the circumstances he is having to manage its harsh to judge him on results.  Its far worse situation than Villa under Garde.

Bigger trouble looming with the latest financial figures showing big losses for 2022/2023

2 minutes ago, Zatman said:

His name is Mahrez who caused havoc as a sub at times

I think its more than that. 

2 minutes ago, VillaChris said:

Not sure what he did wrong, Doku was the one making ridiculous decisions every time he got around the box.

Man. City are even more boring to watch than usual this season. 

Yes I thought he did okay. Put over a great left footed cross for Doku. Nobody did much creative wise from City. Arsenal played for a 0-0 and totally snuffed City out 

City must be third favourites now. 

Arsenal showed they have far more resilience this season. Defended brilliantly. 

2 hours ago, Pongo Waring said:

It takes time. The same people  slated Luiz, Mcginn and Bailey  and look how they turned out
Only true haters would get defensive over my post.

Not all the same people. I've been critical of Zaniolo and Luiz in the past but never McGinn or Bailey.  Its not hatred it is wanting players to contribute more. Zaniolo is starting to perform now off the bench. Let's hope that continues, we need him for this final push towards champions league.

Can you blame the.manager for players inability to stick the ball in the.back of the net. They create enough chances.

4 minutes ago, HeyAnty said:

Yeah well thats a constructive analysis and i could be wrong and Moreno was the issue.  Unlike Delphinio and his nonsense comments and nothing to back it up

I don't know,  I thought first half was the best he's played In a villa shirt aside the first 20 mins when the whole team were crap. I think we have a real player on our hands going forwards. He's the future.  I'd leave him in because he shouid continue to improve. If we can find a spot for Zaniolo then fine but has looked great coming off the bench and we need that. 

48 minutes ago, Jareth said:

You have to give him the same time we gave Bailey and Diaby - so far he's doing just as well

You can't unless you sign him permanently. You can't say he's done as well.as Diaby this season as its not true. 

33 minutes ago, HeyAnty said:

Depends what you are looking at.  Was fantastic running with the ball and carrying it forward but gave Moreno absolutely no support.  If you see my comments since he came, ive high hopes for him but he shouldn’t be starting yet.  Zaniola should be starting all day long and he be good sub when teams are tired 

I thought he did offer Moreno support but Moreno was shocking. It's different when you come on for last 20 minutes or so. Zaniolo has been doing well coming on as an impact sub. 

They must be the jammiest side around 

He's a monster. Thought he was the one that got the team going today after such a sluggish start. 

Very impressed with him.todsy 

He looked really at it when he came on. That's what uou need in the run in. Everybody contributing. 

Looking at the fixtures in the week I think West Ham will be right up for it against Spurs. Not an easy game I don't expect anything at City but you never know.

It was always going to happen at some point. Hopefully nothing too bad. Time for Duran to step up and he looked good when he came on.

A good three points and clean sheet. I have motm to Carlos. Defence looks better with him in it. 

Omg Moreno again. 

Got to score there. Great through ball 

Moreno has been crap 

58 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said:

I get why folk wanna slow the deterioration down, but having watched both my folks suffer from different versions of it they wouldn't have wanted it... like the current advertising suggests, they die over and over again.. and the effect it has on their loved ones is irreversible

Yes I understand that, hopefully they will find a complete cure one day.