I’m sure none of us need to be told how important this game is.
Quite simply, if Leicester beat Newcastle (very likely), Sunderland beat Southampton (not very likely, but you never know) and we lose, we’re back in the bottom three again.
Prior to the Man City game, I was feeling incredibly upbeat about our chances of survival, but we’ve been dragged back into it somewhat and I’m now feeling just a little nervous again.
I still think we’ll be ok, but getting the points that would move us up the table would just be nice.
Our five previous meetings against Everton at home aren’t very encouraging, with us having won one, drawn two and lost two.
And apparently Everton tore Man Utd a new proverbial last week, so it’s not as though they’ve got their suitcases packed, even though they’re quite safe, with nothing really to play for.
So we know it’s going to be a tough game.
Injury wise, Everton aren’t doing to badly and might be able to field an unchanged side.
Villa, on the other hand, have Clark and Baker out for the rest of the season and Gabby still has a tight Hamstring, if he hasn’t actually been dropped, that is. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, as while I think we actually look a better side without Gabby, he’s actually got more goals against Everton than any other Premier league player. And his pace always makes him a useful asset, even if only as an impact player later in a game.
On the upside, Hutton returned to training this week, but you’d have to think that this game is probably too soon for him.
Sinclair is available again, as is Sendoros, who might well be needed, if Vlaar or Okore get crocked.
Seeing that we didn’t pay Man City much respect last week, I’d expect us to go all out to get the three points.
And given that this fixture often produces goals, I’m going for more than two overall.
Our defence makes me worry, so we’re going to concede at least one in my opinion.
But we have the capability to score now.
Hence I’m going for a 2-1 win to us.
Here’s hoping, eh?
FFS….We desperately need a clean sheet today lads. Please, please, please. I’m a nervous wreck going into the second hald!
RIP…Mrs Ferdinanc ….Rio’s wife who sadly passed away last night!
Congratulations to Prince William and Kate on the birth of their baby girl……another Villa fan is born!
Clean sheet please!
Yes MATE RIP REBECCA ELLISON.
Fucking mackems!!!!
Fucking Vlaar AGAIN…get rid!
Where the fuck did that come from? What a shambolic attempt to clear the ball. Come on guys wake Howe could be in bottom 3 if we don’t win
Soft penalty, should have been cleared for a corner. Everton player clearly offsie as well. Dont panic
Squeaky butt time COYL
Get in there I felt this score in my bladder COYL
yes…pass of the season from Bacuna….fantastic through ball!
Boy are we playing some quality football
Yes Cleverley again!!!
3-1 now I can start breathing again
Cleverley now has 2 league goals, Delph has 0.
Andrew…who gives a fuck. Stop being negative…..i could t give a fuck who scores
Love it Langford but don’t beat about the bush next time 🙂
lol I’m not, Delph’s been incredible again. Just pointing it out for people who used to put Cleverley down for not scoring a goal.
Agreed but Delph has FA Cup goals and he really does drive the team forward. What the hell was PL doing with these players?
Oh I agree, was just pointing it out for people who put down Cleverley for the exact reason.
And I don’t know. 1 in 6 compared to 1 in 16. Might even be better now with these 3.
Mr Nicholas says terrible decision by Clattenburg on the penalty
I said don’t depend on the bin dippers
H60…. Terrible defending as well mate! Vlaar very clumsy…had 2 chances to clear it!
Did I say 3-1? This will do. Although I don’t mind if we score more.
Vlaar is awful, we really should let him go, Okore needs to mature a little too.
I’d be happy to keep Cleverley, i think he’s been outstanding since Sherwood has arrived.
Stevie G what a PRICK
Vlaar is fucking useless today!
There are far younger, better defenders out there, i’d let him go and be thankful to have him off the books.
Agreed, like Schar. Would be a great replacement for him.
1 sided ref confirmed.
Clattenburg is one of the worst refs around.
But a great win.
Fucking brill bar the Sunderland score a great day.
sunderland couldn’t help but win with two penalty’s (one not a penalty according to reports) and one of southampton players getting a straight red for very little. refs are getting worse and worse they are really having a big say on who stays up and who goes down.
Bad result for us think butnley and QPR are down now so between us Newcastle, Sunderland and hull With Newcastle in free fall.
Oh and Leicester of course