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Murphy has been class.

Saint Maximin's fault there man. Overdoing things so much at times. When he's that deep just keep it a bit more simple. Terrible.

Shelvey just needs to sit deep defensively and stop flying in as he has enough protection around him. No need for that tackle at all.

Yes, he's found his niche. That right wing back position suits him to a tee.

4 minutes ago, Mike said:

 

If we were a real club I'd be excited to see how we build on this core.

Yeah, it's tough to really get too excited because ultimately the owner and manager are certain to find a way to ruin something.

Just now, STM said:

Don't get ahead of yourself.

Really like this setup. Getting the most out of our best players at last. It's so evident. Everyone looks so comfortable in what they are doing.

1 minute ago, ToonArmy1892 said:

St max man, he is so good.

Lots of space for him to drop into the way we are setup. Works really really well and has freed him from having to drop deep defensively when out wide.

We genuinely have something here. This setup makes a lot of sense for our better performers.

Really like the positions Shelvey, Almiron, Murphy, ASM and Ritchie get to play in this formation. Willock to come in where Hayden is playing and this could be very very interesting.

4 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

 

 

Are you that upset about it?

Had them to win or draw in one of my accumulators so yes, I am actually

2 minutes ago, brummie said:

 

El Ghazi needs to be sold asap, he's shit. 

 

Traore, Bailey and Ramsey come on and we look much better. 

 

When you consider Bailey only arrived in the country two days ago, that's impressive going.

Yeah, had to start at least two of those three that came on if Bailey has just come in and wasn't ready.

When I first saw the team I thought the wide areas looked very suspect as there were no direct runners with the ball either side to really scare their defence.

Poor from the manager. No idea why he's gone and done that. Different team selection wins you that game fairly easily I think.

Man ... Traore and Bailey came on and got assists. 

God knows why they both started on the bench today. Has cost Villa that game.

Ashley Young and El Ghazi man. Terrible stuff.

Rafa Benitez with a decent turn around. Would have been a horrid start if they'd lost or even drawn the game at home.

Bailey comes on and creates a goal straight away for Villa.

No idea why they started with Young and El Ghazi out wide and left Bailey and Traore on the bench. Strange.

8 minutes ago, joeyt said:

Where the hell has Trevor Chalobah come from

Think he's the other Chalobah's brother, both have come up through the Chelsea academy I think.

My God Villa have been embarrassing.

Yeah, don't hold that against Rafa at all.

Just now, triggs said:

Love how many people wrote off Arma based on a few 10 minute appearances where the ball was kicked over his head for the entire time. Hope he keeps it up

Yeah, it was all so hasty. Think he's picked a great situation to go into as his best chance in the prem I think was always going to be in a setup where he had a partner up front. I think he'll have a good season.

Villa man. What a huge downer after all the moves they made this off season.

Can't lie when I saw Ashley Young starting out wide at 36 years of age I was very confused. And El Ghazi on the other side and all. Not a great team selection to start.

1 minute ago, buzz said:

Really hope Armstrong does well. Looks the part

 

 

 

That Southamton 4-4-2 should really suit him. Has a physical partner that he can play off and they tend to create chances. Should be interesting to see how it all plays out.

Oh boy ... Rafa man.

Villa losing to Watford.

The game is so infuriating man, but so irresistible. 

1 minute ago, leffe186 said:

…and IIRC Bruno is on my bench.

Oh my goodness

Think you might be alright as I don't think it's likely Obafemi gets on the pitch so Bruno should come in.

8 minutes ago, nufcjb said:

Peterborough scored in the 1st and 9th minute of 11 minutes injury time against Derby to win 2-1. Fergie time gone against Rooney. Like father like son.

 

 

 

That is horrendous man. 1st and 9th minute of injury time for goodness sake!

12 minutes ago, joeyt said:

Just looking at some of the starting lineups. Palace's looks dreadful

 

Rafa starting Richarlison, Townsend, Gray and DCL

Get in. Knew I could count on Rafa to start DCL and Townsend.