I was contemplating what to say and even if I should say anything at all, because the result today pretty much said it all for me.
But then it dawned on me that we were actually very unlucky in that we didn’t win this by four clear goals after Ollie did what he usually does, in missing some and scoring some.
Not that we can complain about him. He’s second top scorer to probably the best striker at the best team in the league after all, as much as I’ve seen some Villa fans ripping him to pieces at times.
The first half was a bit scary, because Arsenal were very dominant and creating chances, but the simple fact is they didn’t finish, while we were pretty much backs to the wall. We actually had the best chance, with Ollie hitting the inside of the post.
A funny old game indeed and the sort I was secretly hoping for, but didn’t dare to dream of.
Onto the second half then and we actually improved and started to take it to them.
As I type, I’m listening to Merse, who I’m sure is saying that Arteta didn’t have anybody to bring on. I must have heard that wrong, surely?
Whatever, you could see our belief building and the goal came via Leon Bailey at the far post.
And then blow me, if we didn’t get a second within two minutes with Ollie scoring with a lovely chip over the goalie.
So that’s a stunning result that has more than one benefit;
1 Unai and Martinez both say FU to Arsenal.
2 Arsenal get stuffed for the first time this calendar year.
3 It looks like Arsenal have blown the title.
4 We are still playing for the Champion’s league, when all looked lost on Friday.
It’s as I said.
Expect the worst and anything else is a bonus.
Because of that thinking, I’m currently ecstatic.
And then I have the thoughts of Liverpool fans at work tomorrow.
Should I laugh? Probably not, they can get the right hump if you wind them up 🙂
What a great weekend!
I don’t know why.
We’ll most likely rebound if we lose here.
I do think they’re a good side now though.
Lille doing the falling over gambit now
Squeaky BumBum time now shit how did we not score then ,.
Ooh, lucky Lille.
Coms saying it’s moving in our favour.
Lille player kicks the ball onto his own arm.
No handball.
I honestly give up.
A double save, I gather? Chivalry is not dead after all, then? I’ll get my coat…
It was good work from their goalie.
Not sure how this is going now.
Does pens suit us?
Bailey, Ollie, Duran, Luiz, Cash….
Might do.
Martinez?
Not sure what this is going to do for Sunday’s game!
It hasn’t been balls out, Prem style, Hitch, so it might not be too bad.
Neither was Ajax away, Badger, and we saw what happened the Sunday after that…
True.
We should buy their right back Santos
Referee continues to be a real tit
They must’ve promised him a year’s supply of baguettes. Or a fat brown envelope.
Ollie elbows a Lille player and he has a lump on his head as big as a golf ball.
How strange???
Is it big enough to be transplanted to the ref for a new penis?
Bloomin’ ‘eck this is tight!!!!
If I haven’t got a heart problem already, I think I will have after this.
Wow, are we on double figures for yellows yet?
Joke!
Shit, another chance then.
Come on Villa!
I’m not sure I’m glad or disappointed I can’t watch this…
Oh no, Pens 🙁
Ultimately, thinking about it, their goalie has done more work than Martinez.
So close!
PENS.
See you on the other side Guys. Phone going to silent for 10 minutes… I think I’ve pooped myself…
Finger and everything else crossed… Xxxxxxx
Posting for posterity.
Tielemens scores.
Martinez saves well.
Nice bit of shithousery from Emi!