Herman22

If we go down and at this point I think we will we need to look at the squad we have and see who's cut out to play in the Championship. It's a long season and you don't get the protection you get in the Premiership. For me I'd try to build a team around a core of Heaton Guilbert Konsa Hause Targett Marv or other? Hourihane McGinn ?????? Wesley ????? I'd love to think the Luiz, Mings, Jack will still be there but I don't see that happening. For those 3 players we should be looking at 80-100mil. That must mean we can keep the rest? Then it's down to the players. I think El Ghazi and Trez will go. I'm not sure about Marv, I think if a decent offer comes in for him we would take it same goes for Samatta. I'd like to see Engels stay as he would be good at that level same for Elmo and Taylor. We would need to go into the transfer market for some attacking talent, a few wingers will pace for a start and then replacing those who will leave.

I agree with you. A team like Leeds should be in the top league. I'm glad to see them back there. I hope we are playing them next season.

Watfords GD could get a battering tonight.

We need one of the other to win. I think a draw relegates us as we would be 4 behind with a worst GD meaning we would need to pick up wins from Arsenal and West Ham to have a chance. I still think a West Ham win is what I would want. Puts them safe with United and us left to play. If Watford lose tonight they could get a tanking from City and really narrow that GD. Then we have to rely on Arsenal beating them on the final day.

2 points lost because ElGhazi can't put the ball in the net from 6inches!

How can he miss that? HOW?????

Conor free kick and it's on the net. COME ON VILLA!!!!!

Why does Jack take free kicks when Conor is on the pitch?

We have to hit the target. Come on lads.

It looks light in midfield. Davis and Gomes are decent attacking midfielders but will leave the defence a bit exposed. I hope Jack can get in the pocket and make things happen. They have four out and out attackers so will be dangerous. Also Digne and Coleman are good going forward.

Yeah hopefully he's showed something in training. Also, we have are very short in defense. No centre backs on the bench!

Right back according to Transfermarkyt.

Who's Kesler Hayden? Same team as the Palace game!

I think this is a good time to play them. They are stuck in mid table. Nothing really to play for and their captain and manager have come out complaining about their recent performances. The first goal will decide to his game. I hope we get on the front foot early.

He hasn't been been there for 43 home games has he?

I get that thought process but remember some players will take a public shaming like that badly. You may also see the manager making an example of some of the senior players and playing kids. I think Everton are soft at the back. Both full backs are decent going forward but aren't great defenders and Keane is their only fit centre back right now. We will need the same mentality as yesterday high energy press, try win the ball back in their half and get some shots in, Pickford has been shaky since the restart.

Nice to have a few to choose from for once.

Cheers Dean

Subs Dean. Hourihane is out on his feet. Freshen up the front line.

There is no consistently in VAR decisions. The difference is that VAR couldn't give a pen to United quickly enough. For us they looked at 500 replays to see if there was anyway to overturn it.

On the Palace goal that was ruled out I don't get the handball rule anymore but Ayew takes Reina out. I'll take a decision going our way for once.

Get Taylor off if he's not 100%!

So poor to allow that goal. A huge VAR decision.

That game will end in a draw. Will suit both teams and all but relegate those below.

I think that's the problem we have right now. I don't see where a goal is going to come from. Grealish needs to be 20 yards further up the field playing passes in and around the box to unlock something. But right now who would you expect to take a chance when it comes? Davis, Samatta, El Ghazi, Trez? I just hope it falls to the left foot of Hourihane as I think he's the only one I'd be confident of hitting the back of the net.