Damian
I did not submit after the Newcastle match as a result of there was nothing actually to put in writing. It began properly however then within the second half we collapsed and properly, there does not should be rather more written about that. As a substitute we must always look to this week.
And the brand new supervisor has spoken. There are a few movies however I like this one greatest and it is spectacular. When a profitable supervisor speaks like he does on this video, it creates optimism. The house owners received it unsuitable in permitting the CEO to nominate the earlier supervisor, however it is rather straightforward to assume the house owners have gotten it proper this time.
And within the video, it is confirmed that it was right down to Nassef Sawiris and whereas there may be one other video, a extra formal press convention, it was the one beneath I appreciated extra. And it does really feel a bit of like Purslow is gone.
First video
New badge
In different information this week there’s a new badge coming quickly and they’re letting the group vote, which is sweet to see. There’s a very dodgy defend kind badge that may get some votes however in all probability not many and the spherical badge that all of us anticipated to see.
I believe we all know what will win and it is good to see it is again. Nothing unsuitable with a few of the shields we have had prior to now however the spherical one is the one most need and possibly for comparable causes.
Manchester United on Sunday
So with a brand new supervisor and a brand new badge, our consideration turns to Sunday and whereas optimism is excessive as Aston Villa followers, I believe it protected to put in writing that expectations are life like. Change takes time and whereas we’re all trying ahead to the match we settle for that change must occur for us to get higher.
So we hope for glimpses however simply look ahead to the subsequent few months and the very unusual mid season break we get this yr.
Match information from the BBC
Head-to-head
- Aston Villa’s present winless run of 23 Premier League residence video games in opposition to United is a top-flight report (D8, L15).
- The Birmingham aspect’s most up-to-date residence league victory on this fixture was by 3-1 in August 1995. In addition they gained 3-0 within the League Cup in October 1999.
- Manchester United have solely misplaced 4 of the 54 Premier League conferences, though they earned only a level throughout final season’s two fixtures.
- The Purple Devils are one wanting changing into the primary membership to attain 100 Premier League targets versus Aston Villa.
Aston Villa
- Unai Emery takes cost of a Villa group that has gained solely 5 of its previous 24 league matches (D6, L13).
- They’re vying to win successive residence league video games throughout the similar season for the primary time since January 2021.
- Since beating Manchester United in September final yr, Villa have taken a solitary level from 14 league matches in opposition to top-six opposition, conceding 33 targets.
- Emery may develop into the primary supervisor to face Manchester United 4 instances within the Premier League with out shedding. He earned a win and two attracts in opposition to them as Arsenal supervisor.
- Emiliano Martinez and Calum Chambers each began Emery’s ultimate aggressive fixture accountable for Arsenal in November 2019.
- Philippe Coutinho has scored one purpose and made no assists in his final 23 Premier League appearances. The Brazilian made his debut for Villa on this fixture final season, approaching in its place to attain an 81st-minute equaliser.
Manchester United
- United are unbeaten in 5 league video games, alternating between a win and a draw throughout that interval.
- They’ve solely misplaced as soon as in 10 top-flight fixtures, incomes 23 factors.
- All three of their Premier League away wins this season have been by a one-goal margin.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is 2 wanting 500 profession league targets. He has eight targets and three assists in his previous eight begins in opposition to Villa.
