A.Villa v West Ham United | PL | 22.3.26 | Predictions and Match Thread

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WHU: 3/1
Draw: 13/5
Villa: 10/11

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Massive match Sunday and we need to take something but a win will take and keep us out of the bottom three. 

Hopefully Summerville is back and if he is just one decision for Nuno to make and that is which of the centre backs misses out... Really tough decision for him as Disasi has been great since arriving, Dinos and Todibo were both outstanding against City. 

If Summerville isn't fit I'm guessing he'll go for another midfielder and hope he does as I'd prefer not to go three at the back again. 

[Takashi Miike]

I'd hate five at the back again, but if the twat does go there, I'd prefer Mav RWB with Mayers LCB, alongside Todibo & Disasi. Let's hope he leaves the fucking Bus at home and let's us play

[stubbo-admin]

With Summerville out and Adama not exactly forcing his way in, am expecting to see the same side, but with the wing backs aiming to spend more time in the midfield line than defensive line. 

Crazy as it sounds I'd quite like to see AWB drop out, Magassa come in, and Bowen at right wing back.   He grafts back all the time anyway but has an attack first mentality, and would let us play a back 3 without it feeling like a back 5.

Think we get a draw today...much as a win would change the whole complexion of the run in. 

[Manuel]

I do hope Summervile plays. Any late news on that?

CBs it's Mavropanos before Todibo for me. Mavro has been excellent lately. Earlier in the season who'd predict a defensive problem would be we are unsure who out of 3 good CBs we should play?

He's out, no late news.. Since Friday, pay attention Son. 

He should stick to women's football.

[fraser]

I do hope Summervile plays. Any late news on that?

CBs it's Mavropanos before Todibo for me. Mavro has been excellent lately. Earlier in the season who'd predict a defensive problem would be we are unsure who out of 3 good CBs we should play?

He's out, no late news.. Since Friday, pay attention Son. 

[onsideman]

I do hope Summervile plays. Any late news on that?

CBs it's Mavropanos before Todibo for me. Mavro has been excellent lately. Earlier in the season who'd predict a defensive problem would be we are unsure who out of 3 good CBs we should play?

Nuno confirmed 2 days ago that Summerville is out

I was intrigued by someone's suggestion on here that maybe Todibo could play right back..Certainly better positionally amd aerially than AWB

[Mex Martillo]

I do hope Summervile plays. Any late news on that?

CBs it's Mavropanos before Todibo for me. Mavro has been excellent lately. Earlier in the season who'd predict a defensive problem would be we are unsure who out of 3 good CBs we should play?

[Manuel]

Today isn't a free hit but losing won't by any means be terminal, so not too nervous. Our next 4 fixtures are what is likely to be shit or bust, for the want of a better term. 

If we lose and beat Wolves we are going to be a point behind Leeds and possibly 2 or 3 points ahead of Forest who then have Man Utd and Villa respectfully in the days following.

Yep agree with that, last weeks results were massive and put us into a position where we can't really fall far behind today. 

Interestingly Leeds are still 6/1 to be relegated while bookies have us at very slight favourites but not much between us Forest and Spurs all around 2s... It's because Leeds play the bottom two at home but it doesn't take into account Wolves upturn in form, going to be a tough game for both of us I think 

Yep, the big downside with losing today is Wolves then becomes a must win, and as you say..

[Massive Attack]

Got a busy day lined up with family stuff, most of whom are spurs fans








 

You poor cսnt. No one deserves that on a Sunday. Thoughts and prayers fella.  

Although saying that, should we win and they lose to Forest, even I would LOVE to be a fly on that wall you were in come the final whistle.

It could be a great day or a terrible day.
I cannot take the nerves that come with watching us

 

 

You fucking love, like we all do deep down, so shut yer face.

Embrace it and bring it on, I say...

Let's all leave the panicky-spastics to the petrified Spurs fans. 

[Mex Martillo]

We are massive!

[El Scorchio]

A win today will put us at least two points ahead of one of our rivals and only one behind Leeds. It would be massive. COYI. 

[fraser]

Today isn't a free hit but losing won't by any means be terminal, so not too nervous. Our next 4 fixtures are what is likely to be shit or bust, for the want of a better term. 

If we lose and beat Wolves we are going to be a point behind Leeds and possibly 2 or 3 points ahead of Forest who then have Man Utd and Villa respectfully in the days following.

Yep agree with that, last weeks results were massive and put us into a position where we can't really fall far behind today. 

Interestingly Leeds are still 6/1 to be relegated while bookies have us at very slight favourites but not much between us Forest and Spurs all around 2s... It's because Leeds play the bottom two at home but it doesn't take into account Wolves upturn in form, going to be a tough game for both of us I think 

[Manuel]

Today isn't a free hit but losing won't by any means be terminal, so not too nervous. Our next 4 fixtures are what is likely to be shit or bust, for the want of a better term. 

If we lose and beat Wolves we are going to be a point behind Leeds and possibly 2 or 3 points ahead of Forest who then have Man Utd and Villa respectfully in the days following.

[fraser]

Apparently after 9 euro games they've won 7 and drawn 2.. Time for us to end that unbeaten record 

[fraser]

Definitely woken up a tad nervous about this one and also a tad less confident with some of their players returning. I do think we will turn up though and can get something. 

[onsideman]

Despite the upturn in form my question would be are we really good enough to go to Villa park against a side competing for the CL and win? I would say no, but might find a way of getting a point. When was the last time we beat a side even close to the top 6?? It's important that we come through this weekend in decent shape still before a run of winnable games.

February last season against Arsenal Away and that was even under the gormless Potter. It's not impossible and certainly not against a side who struggle to buy a win in the League these days. This is one of those winnable games.

Of course it's not impossible, we're playing Aston Villa not prime Barca, but appreciate the heads up on Arsenal. The reality is none of us have a scooby what is going to happen today, but we certainly have hope.

True. We really don't

Approach the game as we did Chelsea and scouse away and remember to defend as well, and you never know. Approach it as we approached City last week I'd say our chances are significantly diminished. 

Whilst the three central defenders were magnificent, we conceded the midfield and offered nothing going forward 

It's all too stressful 

[Manuel]

Despite the upturn in form my question would be are we really good enough to go to Villa park against a side competing for the CL and win? I would say no, but might find a way of getting a point. When was the last time we beat a side even close to the top 6?? It's important that we come through this weekend in decent shape still before a run of winnable games.

February last season against Arsenal Away and that was even under the gormless Potter. It's not impossible and certainly not against a side who struggle to buy a win in the League these days. This is one of those winnable games.

Of course it's not impossible, we're playing Aston Villa not prime Barca, but appreciate the heads up on Arsenal. The reality is none of us have a scooby what is going to happen today, but we certainly have hope.

[goose]

Got a busy day lined up with family stuff, most of whom are spurs fans



 

You poor cսnt. No one deserves that on a Sunday. Thoughts and prayers fella.  

Although saying that, should we win and they lose to Forest, even I would LOVE to be a fly on that wall you were in come the final whistle.

It could be a great day or a terrible day.
I cannot take the nerves that come with watching us

[Massive Attack]

Got a busy day lined up with family stuff, most of whom are spurs fans


 

You poor cսnt. No one deserves that on a Sunday. Thoughts and prayers fella.  

Although saying that, should we win and they lose to Forest, even I would LOVE to be a fly on that wall you were in come the final whistle.

[goose]

Got a busy day lined up with family stuff, most of whom are spurs fans

Avoiding the game might be a blessing mind you.

Draw would be great, a win would be a huge shift in momentum.

[Massive Attack]

Despite the upturn in form my question would be are we really good enough to go to Villa park against a side competing for the CL and win? I would say no, but might find a way of getting a point. When was the last time we beat a side even close to the top 6?? It's important that we come through this weekend in decent shape still before a run of winnable games.

February last season against Arsenal Away and that was even under the gormless Potter. It's not impossible and certainly not against a side who struggle to buy a win in the League these days. This is one of those winnable games.

[Massive Attack]

MASSIVE day today. Go all out for the win, boys. Would make a hell of a difference. 

1-2

 

[Beef&Tomato]

I fancy us today,  fancy Pablo to get off the mark, I'm going for a 1-2 away result.

[Takashi Miike]

I was at this game, a great goal

[Nutsin]

2-0 win……. Coasting.

[Westham67]

Villa PL form is not good they last won on the 11th of February at home to Brighton and got a draw at home to  Leeds 21st February a point at least