Late Luiz Penalty Secures Villa Park Victory Over 10 Man Burnley
The range of emotions you can experience following Aston Villa, surely cannot be emulated elsewhere. Across 90 minutes it had it all. Fine goals, head-scratching officiating, ten men equalising, a former player conceding a penalty, and a last-gasp winner in off the crossbar. It’s entertaining, but perhaps not so good for the blood pressure.
This was not a pretty, cohesive performance. But it is an excellent result. If the recent superb win over Manchester City is the pinnacle display, Villa have since had to contend with a packed fixture schedule, numerous injuries and suspensions. It’s affected how we play as a unit for sure, but going into the new year in 2nd place on goal difference and with 42 points cannot be considered anything other than outstanding.
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VILLA 3-2 BURNLEY
The Burnley game perhaps demonstrated that even with enforced squad rotation and the challenge this poses, we are learning from our mistakes. Compare the outcomes to the recent draw with Sheffield United (1-1) for instance.
Whilst Villa weren’t nearly sharp enough in the final third over 90 minutes versus Burnley, but we created more clear-cut opportunities and looked to seize the initiative. The obvious issues stand out of course. The backline looks decidedly shakier of late, with the Carlos / Lenglet partnership far from a perfect marriage. Konsa earned his England call-up on the strength of his centre-half showings. Moreno at certa...
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