LOSC Lille v Aston Villa | Match Preview | Europa Conference League

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[@jonniewalker7103]

Morgan Rogers is gonna be a baller, there is a proper player there and really looking forward to seeing him next season and beyond

[@poeticmic6219]

100% lad

[@UTVPODCAST]

He's going to be a star ✨

[@idratherbeaphilthanajustin9533]

I see Rogers developing into a striker.

[@paulfarrell4378]

Agreed Rogers is catching up to the speed of the premier ship works VERY hard

[@stephenbell8349]

Big, strong lad too. Brings some height and physical presence.

[@michaeldymock5703]

Ollie is international and premier league level all day everyday day and twice on a Sunday 💜💙

[@ihateclowns7526]

YES to Zaniolo. Hes had to learn to walk again under Emery but now starting to fire. We also really need a stronger physical presence. Carlos, Duran amd Zaniolo tick those boxes. Any doubters should watch the Arsenal pitchside video. He had two on him at all times but still held them off. Unai knows what he's doing. Even AFTV were raving about him.

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Thanks mate

[@Phil-cp3de]

Loved Angel Dublin and Curew and deffo Ollie is up there with them , for me I remember Andy Gray and he was awesome when he came down from Scotland Thursdays match will be tough but need to score first , if we do we will get thru 👍👍👍👍

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Cheers mate

[@reecebryant7178]

Times to remember proudly, utfv 💜💙🙌🏼

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💜💜

[@michaeldymock5703]

We all still buzzin? I am UTV 💜💙

[@outofthetrash5925]

💯🦾🦾🦾

[@CR-jb8zv]

Villa Boys we are here ooooooooh ooooooooh

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Ohh yesss

[@kojiikokoaka_jun34]

Massively it’s Wednesday here and I’m still buzzing 😅

[@petercollins5861]

Unai Emery has been saying for quite awhile that he won't comment on Villa being "in contention" for 4th/Champion's League until "week 33 or 34." can it be that he had been thinking about Arsenal during all that time, designing the victory we enjoyed on Sunday? it's like he was saying "i'm going to beat my old club in April, and THEN I'll tell you what I think of our chances." brilliant coach. UTV

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He mentioned it after the game and said we're in contention now

[@tonyd1874]

Zaniolo has a bit of swagger and attitude about him, believes in his own ability and recently been more tenacious & a team player. With Rodgers, Buendia and Ramsey in the squad I think he’ll go back but I’d love to see him stay and develop, he’s only 21?

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I like him mate

[@MindSurf248]

Wow I didn't realise he was only 21?!

[@user-kb2ee5jr9w]

Only 21😮😮😮…… I say definitely keep him ….. he’s got the potential to be a beast

[@martinnicholas7126]

We would not have won that game on Sunday without Zaniolo. If we get into CL we should sign him in my opinion 👍

[@w3ddb3lls]

Absolutely Martin 100%

[@brettmiffling7306]

What makes the result against arsenal so good is the fact that before the game there wasn't anybody that thought we would of won!! Literally EVERYONE completely wrote us off!! Just goes to show how good this team really is!! In regards to signing zaniolo permanently?? There's without doubt a very good player in there, personally I think he needs to be settled before we see the best of him?? It's a gamble but it comes down to the price!! UTV

[@Dani-jq6db]

Zaniolo got talent without doubt was rated one of the best kids in Europe before he did his knee.His got that X factor and drives forward just needed time to settle. Preseason under Emery will be better for it. 20 to 25 mill good value.

[@darrenwoolley8433]

Totally agree with you Luke Ollie Watkins's been brilliant for us and he's improved his goals output long may it continue. UTV

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Cheers mate

[@tomhennessy9370]

Rogers IS a good utility player and can play anywhere like Des Bremner or Frank Carrodus - he’ll be a big asset for us going forward

[@tonyd1874]

Spot on, no wonder we kept improving our offer to land him.

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Cheers mate

[@Villa4life2024]

I agree with Justin rogers needed that period to g with the team and was fortunate to get the playing time with the injuries and he’s taken good advantage of it proved himself difficult to come mid season to a top team from champt

[@martinnicholas7126]

Watkins has improved phenomenally. He is a great player now, but the scary thing is that he still isn’t the finished product, which is scary and definitely will improve even further!!! 😄👍💜💙

[@andrewmoseley427]

I think this is going to be a very tough game for us. But then I also thought that about the Arsenal game. Lille will be hard to play against at home. And as we saw on Sunday we will be hard to play against away. So c’mon Villa we’re cheering you on! Make us all proud! UTV 💜

[@jonniewalker7103]

I would like to see Watkins hit 20 plus goals over multiple seasons. The improvement in him over Emrey’s time at the Villa has been impressive and before that he has shown improvement season on season. He’s quality no doubt it’s just that consistency now season after season UTV

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👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidreuben7675]

I think with Zaniolo he has finally realised just like Bailey before him that we have a squad NOT a team, and you have to be ready to give your best when called on, I think if the deal is right then he will be a good addition he is a footballer imo

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💯

[@leeyates6771]

Fantastic as always Luke 🦁

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Cheers mate

[@andrewholdsworth4421]

Zaniola reminds me of Albrighton In terms of his desire . He won't fail . We should sign him definitely also I'm pretty sure his natural position is on the right and that is also useful . Rogers will be moved the middle so that will free up a player on the left .even as a squad player will be needed .if Ramsey doesn't keep getting injured . Ramsey on the left Rogers as a number 10 Watkins as the striker and Bailey's on the right all in free flow that's a a very dangerous attack 👍🏻💪

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Utv mate

[@outofthetrash5925]

Ollie the best we've had in the PL followed by Benteke. My favourites though are Angel and Carew. Probably because they were there in my childhood.

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I agree mate

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

I loved Angel and Carew although Dalian and Yorke were my favourites as a youth.

[@outofthetrash5925]

@@jimmypopt.v.3037 Probably more of an age thing although with Yorke, let's say "I've met him". Not a nice guy. Actually quite the twat. I was just starting to understand football when he moved to Man Utd for £12m and that was a big deal for me. Tbf to him that partnership with Cole going through that CL win during the treble made me fall in love with football. So his Man Utd career in many ways is bigger to me than his Villa career (and I don't like typing that).

[@paulallen9375]

I can't see us not scoring !!! It'll be tight but we'll be ok UTV

[@auzzieaustin4946]

Zaniolo... If you asked me a couple of months ago then it would be a no, but now im thinking we take a punt on him. Somethings change, his physical presence and consistency has come on leaps and bounds the last few weeks and he's showing what he's capable of. He was fantastic against the Arse. UTV!

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Thanks mate

[@daviddelia6218]

Im a big fan of Rogers already. Watching him and Zaniolo together gives Villa a much different way of playing, the team look like bullies due to their size and character and sometimes it feels like we have needed that in some games

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Brilliant mate

[@leerobbins7533]

Wasn't sure about rogers but he's proving me wrong game by game

[@Technobliterator]

Before Arsenal I was predicting it would be another 1-1 with Zaniolo scoring, he only ever scores in crucial 1-1 draws for us, and I could just seeing it happening! However... I think Arsenal will prove to be the blueprint for this. Be very defensive in a mid block of course, but still be brave and move forward, find ways to ruin their momentum. Lille won a lot of their duels at VP but we won many at Arsenal so I wonder if we were almost saving ourselves a bit at VP?? Still think now that we win it, it's gonna be very very tough but the lads will be up for it! UTV

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Cheers mate

[@michaeljameshathaway]

what about Andy Gray top striker very brave

[@denisfarrell164]

Premier League!

[@outofthetrash5925]

1 goal and we're through so long as it isn't too early imo.

[@julieround6928]

Back to back clean sheets would be very welcome wouldn't it? 🤞

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👊🏻👊🏻

[@outofthetrash5925]

@@julieround6928 💯

[@outofthetrash5925]

@@julieround6928 coming into the run in, probably better than thrashing them and conceding.

[@julieround6928]

@@outofthetrash5925 a few clean sheets would be superb 😃 I always back us to score.

[@brendandeeney572]

I think there is something there with Zaniolo and Unai … I really think he likes him and really wants him to progress and be a part of this Villa Squad . 🤔…. I think we’ll sign him … I hope we do. Loving Rogers’s progress too.. he’s doing really well . Good on him 👍. Lille will make it a tough night for us .. but I think we’ll just do it . I’m going 2-2 after 90 mins . Our glorified Winger turned Striker to bag another one….no comment on the “Plank “ remark 😂…Up The Villa !

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Cheers mate

[@chrisfogarty9775]

For me it's all about the tempo if we get that right at the right times we'll do em

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[@poeticmic6219]

Zaniolo stays for me. I like what he brings to the team when he comes on, hes a physical battering ram like Duran. I think with a little time he'll start bagging for us. And as for Rodgers mate, hes basically Ramsey 2,0 in my mind. To have one player Like Ramsey is a blessing. But to have 2 is fantastic :D

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Cheers mate

[@idratherbeaphilthanajustin9533]

Depends on the money involved.

[@w3ddb3lls]

Hi Guys great poddy as per usual , i said this from day 1 as regards Zaniolo , he is an absolute baller , with Morgan as well we have become so bullish , plenty of grit , and what a performance mate sunday , omg our away end !! frightening , really scary , what a day !! do you know what the icing of Unai's masterclass was when Moreno played with Digne on the left side masterclass , White had no answer , he was run ragged , hardly in our half , tactical genius and this was no fluke either , we deserved it , Rice also never ventured in our half , play 75% to that performance v Lille and we are there mate semi finals .disgree slightly with Justin as regards Zaniolo no brainer for me esp alongside Morgan and McGinn absolute NO BRAINER

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Cheers mate

[@ryanc9754]

Rogers is going to be some player, lets not rush him and expect him to be ready next year, needs time to flourish and grow and Emery is perfect to help develop him. Zaniolo, id sign him as long as we have the funds, hes a different profile to what we have and he will improve under Emery. Lille game, we play like we did against arsenal we win, we cant let them score first or momentum will be with them. Can see Zaniolo scoring for us! Can see us winning 2-1, utv!

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Utv mate

[@midnightmark4410]

I thought the same as you , they play the same as us.

[@RuachEden]

Ollie is on his way to joining Andy Gray, Dwight Yorke and Gabby as one of the best of the modern era. If he scores 20 again next season... Pongo will be looking over his shoulder 😉

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Thanks mate

[@michaelstanley7623]

The best out and out striker for me was Andy Gray, but Ollie Watkins all-around play is better. If he can continue this form into next season then he will be the best ever Villa striker. But every striker needs the ball and we have had the players and a system to help him. If we keep improving the quality of the team who knows what he can achieve

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Cheers mate

[@orourkedafootball]

Zaniolo is 50\50. There are arguments to be made for and against his signing. There's clearly a player in there trying to get out but the figure that has been quoted for his signature (30 ish million I believe) is a very clear stumbling block and is difficult to justify. I'd take a punt on him but only at a reduced fee and with caveats attached.

[@hugeflatfish5126]

I’m still not 100% sold on Zaniolo. BUT he’s just had a season of excellent coaching, so he must be a good player just based on that!

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Utv mate

[@blooms1874]

Good afternoon Luke and Justin. Still buzzing but like every game with Villa, the next one is massive and Lille on their own turf will be another tough game, especially as they have had so much rest but that not always is helpful. They have to score 2 goals to beat us in normal time, if we play like we did against the gooners then we will be into the Semi-Finals…… UTV

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Cheers mate

[@keith3144]

No from me for zaniolo hasn't done enough .. don't want another coutinho situation

[@leedobson9993]

Big question for me after THAT fantastic performance on Sunday is: can we manage without Luiz?! Something I thought I wouldn’t ever question but…. Perhaps he’s just tired as he has been playing a lot of minutes this season and he needs a break but he has been off his standard for a few games now

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The game rest will do him good

[@outofthetrash5925]

Keep Zaniolo. Big game player. Just attemps a bit too much in smaller games. People that disagree now will change their minds when he gets a goal in the ECL final or another massive game. The money could probably be spent on someone more useful throughout a season but I like a clutch player. Madridstas didn't like Bale for a long time but he scored in like 3 consecutive CL finals. Without him they probably dont have those trophies. (Ps not comparing Zaniolo to Bale)

[@user-ik9yh6rh9e]

Zaniolo could win us the league and shit golden eggs if he likes. He's just not good enough, minus the random goal he pops up with. He's not the profile we needs and he does not fit in. Does he improve us? Is he better than the other players that we tend to play out wide? Ramsey? Buendia? McGinn? Rogers? Tielemans? Bailey? He's lucky if any of those players even let him clean their boots for them. Let's focus on signings that improve us now, or in the long run. He is neither.

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Cheers mate

[@outofthetrash5925]

@@user-ik9yh6rh9e If someone wins you the league, doesn't that make them good enough by default - for any team‽ 🤣

[@martinnicholas7126]

Rogers is pure class, potentially even better than Ramsey, will be there soon I think

[@samjones927]

💪🔥🔥🔥⭐️UTV⭐️🔥🔥🔥💪

[@andydainty8253]

I love how down to earth Watkins is but confident he's believes he's going to score every game he's worked hard to get where he is now from Exeter to villa and an England International With the numbers he's producing the national press are still arguing over who goes to the euros between toney and Watkins amazing # buzzing from Sunday bring on Thursday utv podcast

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Me too mate

[@LG26]

After Sunday we can beat anyone, sod resting players full strength team for every game now till the end of the season, going to be a tough game I wouldn’t be surprised if this goes to penalties, but we have Martinez. Watkins is up there with Dublin & Yorke IMO

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We can yes mate

[@chisANcrew]

I can't see zani getting singed when we got emi coming back

[@peterhayward1553]

I think Morgan removes the need to sign Zaniolo. He would be a luxury and we don't have the financial space. I also think we sign a cheaper CD than Lenglet. If we sell Ramsay then maybe we keep Zanilo but I would prefer Ramsay. Ramsay's injuries might mean we weep him for another year.

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Cheers peter

[@johnfuller6088]

I've noticed even other pods aren't really touching how bloody solid our midfield was. With all the injuries and suspensions we've still done it. Utv

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Class mate

[@garyedmonds8487]

Lille impressed me at VP and we weren't at our best but I expect us to get the job done another 2-1 victory for the boys

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I think we will be loads better on Thursdays compared to last week

[@Brummieguy64]

The thing that got on my nerves with Watkins was the amount of touches he used to take before he took a shot at goal, he has improved ten fold in that respect, I think Zaniolo will go back to Italy, yes he had a good game on Sunday but for me he has only been a bit part player and i would of liked to see a lot more of his true potential, Rogers reminds me a lot of Collymore and will turn out to be one hell of a good player, the lille game will be an even tougher than the Arsenal match but I think we will get through to the semi finals 🤞

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Cheers mate

[@patrickreade6119]

Lille will be under more pressure at home. If we can score first i think it will rattle them. I believe we will score.

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Agree mate

[@thefilmandmusic]

Zan’s a player ..When he first came he was so unlucky , hit the post etc … He’s a mecurial player .Fearless , always trying stuff, you don’t know what’s going to happen next .. Italy manager says , he’s going to be Italy’s centre forward .. He’s a 15 goals a season guy ,maybe more .. Def sign him ..

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Thanks mate

[@elliottstevens3730]

Like Justin said, I think the week off will probably work against Lille, the same as 2 weeks off won’t be good for Spurs either. Rhythm is important in football UTV

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Yes mate I agree

[@johnkearney478]

Zaniolo is becoming a proper player under Unai Emery and the club must keep him, he's big he's strong and by God he's only going to get better plus he really loves the club and wants to stay, you can see it in his mannerisms. So l say most definitely keep, he's going to be a baller.. Now if Lille is as good as Arsenal which there are not then Villa can scruff these Lille lads and do a number on them especially after playing themselves back into that ripping form where we just plough oppositions apart. On that form alone lille don't have a chance. Villa will do a number on them. UTMV🦁💪👊👍

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Class mate

[@davidham5230]

On Watkins... It's taken this long for him to win over the majority of our fan base, the next thing is convincing the media if u want him to be a regular for England, for me I think being in the England squad turned Grealish head into leaving Villa, as much as I'd love to see Ollie, Ezri and any of our English lads get called up for the sence of pride and achievement, but the extra worry of injuries, getting tapped up by "bigger clubs" and negative criticism should Southgate get it wrong is something we can do without. Looking forward to Lille, after a huge effort against city at home, the follow up fixture showed us although we beat arsenal, it took everything having played so hard the previous game, the players looked leggy, comparing that double header to this week's Arsenal Lille game week, I'm expecting a good performance but I think it will be at a much slower tempo due to the physical and mental exhaustion from Sundays game, the momentum should be there to see us get the job done in France, but I think it will be a nervy effort like the arsenal at home game was... As long as we don't concede in the first half, it will ramp up the pressure in the stadium on Lille and that should open the game up in our favour, if they score first, it's all about how we handle the nerves, but I think we do enough to get through to the semi finals

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[@orourkedafootball]

for some reason that I can't explain, this Lille away game has West Brom away in the playoffs vibes to me. I feel this might go to extra time or even penalies.

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Hope it doesn't go all the way

[@johnmtconnolly]

Rogers is a bargain, especially compared to what we could end up paying for Zaniolo. Bargain!

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Rogers is going to be a star

[@scottgillman7440]

Can go in to the game with some confidence

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Yess

[@hfkrexx]

I´ll try to bring this stream down casino here Denmark thursday with 2 dam cats sporting Claret and Blue knitted unis from my mums. (cats don´t love it , but they are part of the Pride so that´s that). Also..............................., we are KINGS iof the moment. We need to live now, (and forever), but NOW is us. VILLANS the Pride is stronger than EVER. Premier League toppers, concaf killers, our cubs is BLOOMING and we still got CL next year!!!! THIS IS THE TIME. Loves to the Pride🦁🦁🦁, and loves to all the good ones❤

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Cheers mate

[@outofthetrash5925]

Rogers > Ramsey. Sorry people.😅 Still want Philogene back though. Rogers just as good in that central role as he is in the Left sided role.

[@julieround6928]

Pure profit if he's sold. It would be sad but that's business and progression.

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Can't see philogene coming back mate

[@outofthetrash5925]

@@julieround6928 The general hype for him means his value is probably higher than it should be, certainly higher than it deserves to be given his lack of games. Added to that, the premiums for a youth and being English, I see him being One of the options if they want to make sales. To us fans it will be different but on the market he's probably worth as much or more than McGinn.

[@outofthetrash5925]

@@UTVPODCAST Glad I don't play Football manager with you Luke. You destroy every transfer wish I have. 🤣🤣🤣 TBF I'm not expecting it, but we do have the option (for which the specifics are reported differently everywhere and have changed multiple times). And I will be right p***ed off if he goes to Spurs.

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@@outofthetrash5925 😂😂😂 I agree pretty much with everything you say

[@jeffreykearney1041]

When you come to valla it was good, but who’s playing all over the place since Emrys took over, is one of the best strikers in the premiership, if Southgate don’t pick him for the England squad as soften going on actually, walking should be voted player of the season is that good and that golf Sunday was unbelievable, so Southgate lookout Watkins for the euros

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Utv

[@petercollins5861]

put me down in the "Yes, Zaniolo" crowd.

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[@RuachEden]

With regards to Lille, just trust that Professor Unai has a plan

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Yesssss

[@kevinjeenes]

Strong side again emery, or im going to be fuming, its in our hands, in emery we trust 🙏

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[@Davies2710]

Being realistic Zaniolo has had maybe 2 full games (minutes wise) where he’s been decent. Wouldn’t keep him, need better.

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[@roy9816]

Numbers don't lie. He's better than Haaland . 19 goals from open play, Haaland has 13 without penalties. Man City probably create more chances for him as well.

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Non penalty too mate

[@kevinmack9980]

I know everyone was pessimistic last week but NO chance they beat us by two. They could do us 1-0 or 2-1 or something, their a good team but there not beating us by two.

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👊🏻👊🏻

[@johnfuller6088]

If we play with focus I can't see us loosing utv.

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Same mate

[@harveypcm]

Massive game... C'mon you Lions.

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Huge

[@jasonobrien1989]

UTV

[@stidith]

Morgan Rogers will become a Legend, about Zani i would say yes IF Villa are forced to sell Jacob Ramsey. If not - i don't know. Let Emery decide.

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Cheers mate

[@AndyHiley1]

I'm going 1-1 they just get a late consolation goal in time added on

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[@tomhennessy9370]

Never mind what Deeney, Jordan and the other so called pundits say - Ollie can walk the walk and his results speak for themselves - We would be fighting for 3rd spot if we had less injuries - YES sign Zaniolo for sure - he’s deffo got it - we’ll sell Ramsey unfortunately! - so, it makes sense - on to Bournemouth 3-0 to Villa - UTV

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Those comments where ridiculous

[@amlmorris]

I would personally take Zaniolo on a permanent basis,I think we're gonna start to see the best of him now,the guy has had a lot to deal with coming to a new country,league,club & that gambling shit that never was,so sometimes it takes time & we need a strong squad with plenty of different options moving forward. Also Lenglet might be worth signing as well, he's done quite well for us & I think we could get him in for very little,with Barca in massive financial difficulties I believe they'll be glad to off his wages & a maybe £1 million fee + if Lenglet would take a cut in wages to come to us it's worth a look at. We already know these guys fit in good, better the devil you know,than the devil you don't....... up the mighty Villa!!!!

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He's looking really good at the moment

[@western-oud1898]

Im going for a 1-1 draw

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Take it

[@jeffrybungle2502]

People seem to just want to talk about Cole palmer aka Penaldo, (9 pens) and two hatricks. Its mental how people want to ignore Olie, but its the London bias, everone wants Tottenham in the champions leauge not us, the pundits didn't give us a chance of beating Arsenal, it's so annoying, what do we have to do to some recognition

[@thewellandvalley2103]

Who cares what the Sky 6 brigade say and think?

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Penaldo 😂😂😂

[@juniorbennett8219]

There’s not too many better than Ollie in the prem , top three easy haaland and Salaha above him .

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For sure mate

[@leecollison8795]

If we do gunners hhhh

[@patrickreade6119]

Zaniolo to score the winner.

[@outofthetrash5925]

Probably wont be on the chat as much for the watch along as I can't envisage it being as boring as the England games we watch. 😊

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I don't think il read the chat hahahhahahaha will need to concentrate

[@aymenf6871]

Players must forget arsenal result and focus on this match we must come with a clean sheet as well

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[@user-xw4yd4yz6y]

Ollie is outstanding player he can only get better. UTV 💙🩷

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