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Walker has looked his best attacking. Maybe even move him into midfield put Cullear at RB.

It isn't as easy as saying it's a must-win game, it's a derby. I'll be satisified with a point.

Regardless of the opposition, this is a must win game in my opinion.

Must win game, simple as.

injured - again....that old chesnut!

What injury is it ?

I'm sure it's a knee injury picked up in training this week. Wouldnt be surprised to see him shipped out, maybe with a player in the other direction of the club he goes too..

Hi folks - Is Ireland in the squad for tomorrow?

No he's injured for tomorrow.

If we lose, we're in so much trouble.

We are indeed in trouble, but honestly looking at the league, and the relegation candidates come from a pretty big pool. I still think you could see a team as high up as tenth go down.

Whatever happens, its going to be a massively defining moment for Houllier’s Villa career. Win and things start to look up. A draw and its a stay of execution. A loss and its looking bleak.

I agree with this summary. As for the game, we need to go with two up front, if we start playing Gabby on his own up front he will be too isolated and I can see us only hoping of getting a draw at best.

I hope Carew starts and we get a much needed boost and 3 points!

Remember Blues played their strongest team midweek so there may be some tiredness there. We need to win this game.

I've heard some fans are taking banners to the Sheffield United game, I think if we lose Saturday he will go.

Banners saying what?

Maybe "Houllier OUT" ?

I've heard some fans are taking banners to the Sheffield United game, I think if we lose Saturday he will go.

Houllier has run out of time now, the crowd's reaction at the final whistle said it all. Was Lerner there last night?

There's a long way to go, but that was a step in the right direction for Houllier!

Chelsea haven't been playing well. Ok, we have been awful recently but we cant keep saying next game it will get better. Why not tomorrow?

I wonder what price you'd get for Draw or Villa win, may be worth a punt.

Really apart from Albrighton, Downing and Young who else would even have been close?

Chelsea score first we know we've lost. Chelsea score in first 20 mins, heads will again drop, and I can see another 3 or 4 nil battering at least as I think unlike Man City if Chelsea go 3 or 4 up they won't take their foot off the gas.

We need to hold them till half time which will hopefully give the lads a little belief to battle through the second half and maybe get a point. Quite frankly I'm living in dreamland aren't I based on what we have seen over the last few games.

As much as I would like to disagree with you, I can't. It's true.

What a joke. We can expect to lose, but not WANT to lose. Houllier is here for the long run, I think some of us fans are finding it hard to swallow.

First of all, very good original post. As much as Coyle would be brilliant why would he join us? Especially with current events!

I think I can hear in the background on the radio "F*** off Houllier... the city is ours" Glad Lerner is at the game!

They've just summed it up on the radio. No passion from Houllier or Mcallister. Just sitting in the dugout.

The players don't want to play for him. He has to go now I'm afraid. Lose the dressing room and that is the end.

Villa players were out 5 minutes earlier than city. What does that tell you?

Who would Lerner have picked out of Jol and Houllier at the start? Mr Lerner over to you to sort out the mess.

3-0

"Houllier just sat in his seat". Oh Dear.

Houllier to go after this game. Can only see this getting worse

We've conceded a ridiculous amount from set pieces too. If they chuck the ball in to the box we won't be able to cope.

This is what they are going to do. If it doesnt work, they'll put tevez on and go to plan B!

Starting Lineup:

Friedel

Lichaj

Collins

Cuellar

Warnock

Downing

Albrighton

Bannan

Reo-coker

Petrov

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