Bosnichs Muller corner

Avoid defeat and hopefully Watkins gets that elusive 20th goal of the season 

Superb impact from Duran, but I gave Mcginn for motm just thought he played with passion and determination for the whole 90 minutes and has been a brilliant captain this season. Up the fu**in villa!

1 minute ago, Talldarkandransome said:

Aint they knocking that building down

I thought that too, although it might be a refurb? Could just be a promo in time for the last home match

2 minutes ago, villarule123 said:

And you didn't take a photo of it?! 

I know, I know. I was driving and couldn't safely stop. It was only the outline of the shield shape

Was at Villa Park tonight and spotted the outline of the new badge being painted on the side of the academy building along with the word 'prepared' in large writing. Not long until everything is revealed it seems

Be interesting to see if he retains his place for Wednesday, Digne seems more effective all round at the moment, thought he was dynamic when he came on. Unless we try both of them together on Wednesday

What an opportunity for Duran to hit the big time if Watkins is rested. Feeling a bit more confident with Diaby and Zaniola finding some form too

Just want to say fair play to Chambers for that second half performance. Probably thought he'd be gone before he played for us again but put a great effort in to his performance. 

Painful as always against Man U but plenty to give heart today compared to recent defeats.

Encouraged by Ramsey's and Moreno's performances today and I like seeing McGinn involved high up the pitch during the middle part of the game.

Some positives for me to take into the next few matches. Tactically we mixed it up a bit better today with neat interchange and constructive longer balls.

Lacking something at the back, maybe just organisation - frustrating to concede from a corner again. I think Cash actually played quite well in an attacking sense and didn't do a whole lot wrong apart from the challenge for the winning goal.

If we use Duran as an example, am I correct in my thinking that if we bought him for 15m on a 5 year deal then that's amortized to 3m per year on the books (plus wages obv). If we sell now for 15m we pocket it all for this year's finances - 12m (minus wages paid to date)?

Not great but plenty of positives in the second half. I thought Tielemens and Cash were bright at times, more to come from them in the next few games I think. I probably would have given Bailey a bit longer but I'm sure Emery has his reasons. Saved for Tuesday maybe 

We really struggled for an hour but a lot of overreaction on here. Old Trafford is never going to be a walk over and United's press in the second half beat us. Yes, a few of the players were sloppy today and 2 of the goals came from bad mistakes. Don't think it's fair to criticise players like McGinn and Watkins today, they lost the battle today. Yes we missed Kamara and missed Torres, personally not sure Carlos is a starter for me

Agree with some other comments in that we missed Tielemens and McGinn further forward. Just not much room for Bailey or Diaby. In hindsight maybe Dendonker instead could have left McGinn a bit more freedom. Even that said, I though McGinn was the best player overall

An early goal to settle any nerves, a second around half time then start resting one or two players from the hour mark

Thought McGinn was excellent again today. His energy level even at the end of the match so impressive. Not a slick performance today but fought to restrict Arsenal to very few clear chances. Credit to the referee on making his own decisions and not relying on VAR

Incredible. Every player and coach spot on. Konsa right back was brilliant. All of the midfield priceless tonight. Tielemens getting better and better. The confidence to play against the champions. I've never seen it before. Superb

Rancid performance, so casual on the ball again. No fight until the last 20 minutes and the 'midfield' in the first half - atrocious 

Felt like a Gerrard led team performance. Hopefully the next match doesn't. I didn't expect Howe to win the tactical battle with Unai, perhaps he's a better coach than I thought. Lots of hard work to do this week

8 hours ago, MrBlack said:

For reference, I think the ones we ended up with lacked vibrancy and definition. Especially on a claret shirt. I think swapping some colours over would have made them both better....

 

Having the lion in gold is an improvement for me and would pop better on this year's shirt. Also am I the only one who thinks it looks like the lion is getting pissed off trying to swat away a bee?

Lazio being held at Poundland because of the work needed for the Holte End hospitality  work is what I read elsewhere

It's been incredible loans for Archer and Ramsey. I can't recall any quite so successful. Be interesting to see what Unai makes of it next season considering we are forecast to spend big

Scrappy game, very turgid in the middle but again we found a way. Another week, different challenge, another win. Gave motm to Mings because I thought he bossed anything aerial from Forest but surprised how little they offered in 2nd half

I know it's only one shot but does Bertie deserve more game time over say Bailey? Or does Unai trust Bailey to deliver his instructions; I thought Ash probably needed more help especially in the first half

Good to see Hannah Hampton back in the England squad, she's looked confident and secure in goal from what I've seen over the last few games

9 hours ago, villaajax said:

Anyone going on Sunday?

Yes taking the kids, find it's a bit more family friendly than the men's matches. Saw the Man City home game at the start of the season so hoping for as much entertainment again