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Figures. The one game I didn't bother to watch this season they go ahead and win. hahaha

Expecting a 38 million pound signing from the Championship to be just as good as one of the top 3 players in the Premier League last season, who we just sold for 100 million is your problem. It isn't Buendia's... He's playing like someone used to more time and space on the ball with more protection from the referee when challenges come in. He'll adapt to the pace of the Prem the more he plays, but still expecting him to be on the same level as Jack is hilarious...

TBH, it will be just another game in his mind, but the media will be making it out to be his 2nd Testimonial, though.

The N'Zogbia comparisons are pathetic... Buendia runs himself into the ground every single game in the press and has moments of sheer brilliance in every match. He's used to more time on the ball and a bit more protection from the referees when getting challenged. He'll figure it out by the end of the season.

First half was one of the worst I've seen in a long long time, but we were much improved in the 2nd and looked in control. Refereeing was pathetic. Konsa was my MOM, even without the goals. Didn't put a foot in wrong. Early days for Gerrard, but things are looking like they're headed in the right direction. 3 wins and a spirited loss to Man City is a phenomenal start. Let's get this Anfield nonsense over with next week and kick on! UTV!!!

Some clearly have their agenda. Luiz has given the ball away from poor passes/touches today, but I haven't seen a single post slating him for it.

What a save!!!! World class!!!

"BuEnDiA jUsT gIvEs ThE bAlL aWaY...." lol... Singlehandedly takes 4 Leicester defenders out of the play with his control.

Wow... Worst refereeing performance I've seen in a long time, and this comes after that atrocious Palace game.

NBC is saying it should have stood per the rules.

Should have stood, per the rules...

Tim Howard sounds baffled here on NBC and says it should have been given.

Who is the VAR ref? Mike Dean?

FOOK OFF... Sick of these terrible referees. Terrible decision.

JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You beautiful boy!!!!! GET IN THERE!!!!

Lazy, too much dwelling on the ball, poor first touches, and passing straight to Leicester players. Some of the worst football we've played in years this half. I'm shocked we haven't let in 3-4 so far.

It's a huge reason why they've fallen off so far recently. ManUre are so desperate to start winning things again, they're throwing ex-player after ex-player into any open position, hoping that they'll somehow rub off some magical Fergie dust on the organization. Also a cautionary tale for anyone wanting Villa to surround ourselves with ex-players who were "winners" but haven't done fook all since (not a swipe at Gerrard).

Oh... Norwich should be level there... Pukki's finishing is atrocious.

Memphis destroying OKC by 73 points... Setting a record for the largest margin of victory in NBA history. I feel bad for the OKC fans... Their organization doesn't care at all about the basketball being played by their team at the moment. They just want to keep tanking as hard as possible over the next few years and hording high draft picks. They sat all their starters and played nothing but G-Leaguers after the trade deadline last season and they're playing just as poorly with their best players this season. OKC fans don't want to watch this garbage.

In what world do you see the Lions winning 3-5 games to close out the season?

Forgot all about him... He used to be pretty despised by American footy fans for declaring for Italy because he "wanted to win a World Cup", even though he's from New Jersey. He could have been Pulisic-like with regards to the amount of endorsements/exposure to the sport he would have brought to the USA. Now, he's just another forgotten injury-plagued former footballer few people remember, who never even made the Italy squad for a single World Cup.

This. Definitely wouldn't be coming on as a sub the following week either.

Also look at how long it took Grealish to find his footing in the first team. He broke into the first team at 19/20 when we were on our downward spiral in the Premier League and looked lightweight, lost, and way off pace a lot of the time (the Liverpool semifinal was the exception). He really didn't establish himself as a first team regular until our first season in the Championship at 21, and even then didn't start to light up the league until he was 22/23. Writing off Carney/Ramsey/any of our other youngsters right now is incredibly stupid. The leap from U23 football to the Premier League is massive and will take time for nearly everyone to adapt.

Why would it be? He has a year and a half left on his current contract? The media stories sound like his agent trying to drum up interest to get him a bigger extension at Villa.

City are so good that you have to play perfectly and have a little luck on your side in order to beat them. That said, we played well today. Good performances all around from the team, but Buendia, Dougie, Mings, and Young were the standouts. Buendia is my MOTM. I hope Targett & Bailey are alright. Bailey just can't catch a break with these muscle pulls.