AyeDubbleYoo

I guess most fans in this country will never be interested in the Saudi league, it’ll rely on a global audience. In that sense it could overtake the PL I guess, although obviously fans already have European teams that they support.

They’re the wrong way round. Worrying, etc etc.

Nobody has paid it TBF.

I’m starting to wish we were never taken over, don’t think the football section has ever been this bad.

I just scrolled right down to here, thanks

Wouldn’t be surprised if we press Villa less in the league game, to allow less space for their midfielders to get on the half turn and play a through ball. Hopefully stay goal-side of their CMs and defenders being ready for that instant pass forward will be enough to nullify a lot of their threat. Looking forward to seeing it anyway. Last night wasn’t very representative.

They certainly haven’t made their midfield any more defensive.

Nice of him to give away the tactics, for sure. The midfielders getting on the half turn and playing a direct ball through is Villa’s whole game. Hopefully we can figure out a way to nullify it, actually might be pressing less and just screening in front of them so they have to pass back.

Maybe for the draw.

Can’t wait to see how reckless Diego Carlos is going to be in the PL.

Very impressive so far. If we loan him it has to be somewhere where he’ll get to play football and not just get kicked all over.

They have to pretend it’s a proper game I guess, that’s the Premier League Summer Series product they’re promoting.

Villa used their actual proper approach, which will hopefully help us in the league game. Sleep tight everyone.

Well, I’m just glad I heard so much about how amazing Emery is and how many great young players Villa have.

Was that Carlos halfing Barnes? The lad’s dangerous.

Emery MOTM.

Bit sexy this Gordon Barnes link-up.

Tim just needs to say it, we’re shit and Villa are the new Brazil 1970.

Carlos seems a bit mental in the head.

Joe’s made about 10 fouls

Brought on Tielemans, the ultimate pipe and slippers footballer.

Gordon’s touch is superb at the moment.

He’s a chatterbox.

Don’t think they’ve mention Miley once, they might not know his name.

Surprised they didn’t just concentrate on Callum Chambers coming on.