If you look at this game on paper, it looks like it’s all over for us even before we kick off, doesn’t it?
And to be honest, I suspect that’s about right, as in my heart of hearts, I don’t feel we’re going to get anything out of it.
Even the bookies, who are generally correct most of the time, rate us as having practically no chance whatsoever; I’m currently seeing odds as low as 9/2 on for Arsenal and 13/1 for a Villa win for example.
So an Arsenal win’s in the bag then.
Or is it?
There are some factors in our favour though, that make that 13/1 worth a couple of quid as a punt, in my opinion (not that I’m a betting man really and I’m not encouraging gambling at all).
First, we actually have a very decent record over recent years at the Emirates.
I’m sure many will remember some of Gabby’s goals and it seems he’s fit and will again be a threat with his pace.
Christian Benteke has scored three goals in four appearances against Arsenal.
And we’re actually quite difficult to score against, if the defence is playing well.
Then again, lately, we’ve struggled to score. Let’s not forget we’re just shy of nine hours playing time in the Prem without a goal. I’m going to turn that around though and say that the longer we go without scoring, the more likely we have to be to score, surely?
Hence, I’m expecting us to get a goal.
The big question for me, is how is Lambert going to play this one?
I’d expect Sinclair to at least play and he’ll probably start, else why buy a wide player, if Lambert isn’t looking to add width?
So who loses out?
As per usual, I don’t have a clue how Lambert sees things, so I’ll just see on the day.
Team news?
Gabby’s fit, but we still have Cole, Vlaar and Sendoros out.
Arsenal have Wellbeck as a possible, but doubtful.
So how do I see things panning out?
Well, I’ve tried to be optimistic and although I think we’ll score one, I can’t see us getting the result we want.
It’s got to be a 2-1 loss, I’m afraid.
You just never know though and I’ll have my fingers crossed.
Oh B****x here we go.
Hammering????
Here we go playing for to high up the pitch against a top team rip use apart.
Have we got 11 players on?? Fucksake already should be 3-0.. we’ve turned up already beat, nice one Lambert..I’d turn off now if I were you lads.
Keep giving the ball away, Villa are all over the place not on the same pitch.
we’re luring them into a false sense of security Bill.
Please don’t tell me Richardson a good player, giving the ball away time after time, that Gil is way better that the rest.
Headless chickens.
Spot on Guest.
We look clueless and I really can’t see what we’re trying to do at all.
Sanchez’s passing has been awful today.
far too much gap between winegum and benteke no knock down or touch on at forty minutes into the game
Even from throw in we give the ball away Richardson main twat, how the fuck we missed that, off the line
Why is KR playing left bk anyway ffs
Sanchez and Gil do give it away too much but thats because the front 2 ain’t available. That was some tackle from Richardson. Hang on we could nick a draw when we do get THAT goal.
Gerry Gil giving away the ball? are you watching the same game, Sanchez, Richardson, are at the minute lost. Gil is miles apart from any Villa player today.
Gil’s been good today.
About the only one. Iv seen statues move more than Benteke total waste of time get him off
Get Sinclair on, take Cleverly off and attack, make Cazzorla and Ozil defend.
When he comes deep to get involved you slag him off for not being in the box, his plays the revere and your whinging because hes had zero supply…..then blame him. Take your anti Villa goggles off
OohAhh is right, he’s utter rubbish today.
That said, who would be better replacing him?
I’d rather see gabby can’t be any worse
Only player we’ve got with quality.
I see we’ve changed formation this week…Jeez we must be so east to prep against.
4 defenders with 3 defensive mids. WTF. Cleverley, Richardson n Weimann are terrible, Delph has forgot we’ve changed shirt colour this week, Gil’s doing the best he can.
For once Benteke getting in the box but our approach is the worst in the league bar Hull!!! Must be wishing he could swap with Giroud
Tickets for the baggies game :£12 on the ticket exchange.
Blimey desperate.
Any talk of streams has been deleted. Cheers.
Very tempted to do a half time sum up, but I’ll save it for after.
Love on sky badger
A Freudian slip?;)
Live
I refuse to do $ky Ooah.
That was too easy.
All over now 🙁
Game over.
Richardson again , who said he’s good.
Hands up lads, that was 100% Richardson
We do some good stuff!!! then cut our own necks.
Why oh Why did Richardson start over Cissokho.
I know as a club we dont have a pot to piss in but come on Lambert, he is doing his best to get us down….
Please take off Richardson and Sanchez, benteke is so lazy, weimen huffs and puffs, cleverley done nothing, cant see us scoring again this season