PBP: Aston Villa FC vs Manchester United FC - Oct 6, 2024 [R]

Wooo! Almost.

 

When was the last time we scored a direct freekick goal ?

 

Evans up to some classic tricks.

 

Right way to use Cas. Mainoo needs it.

 

Zirkzee has been pretty casual

 

This whole game has been casual.

 

First touch of our forwards have never been this poor.

 

And Garnacho can't find a wide open Bruno.

 

What a poor ball from garnacho ..

 

Jesus Christ. 14th.

 

Worst ever start ..

 

14th place
Worst ever start to a season.

Does this truly matter? Every year is the worst start a season.

Next useless stat. Some team getting their first win at OT.

At this point,you should be used to it.

Talk about something that actually matters.

 

But you want it for Inzaghi (and Inter)?

 

It doesn't matter.

Don't even worry about it.

 

This is going to be sold to as "progress" post game isn't it?

 

Once Rashy was off, it seemed unlikely we would grab a goal.

I saw some fight and effort, but we need a top signing up front to score. Zirkzee and Rasmus have good futures, but not enough of a goal threat.

 

The worse stat is our goal count. Only Saints have fewer in EPL. Chris Wood at Nottingham has scored almost as many goals as we have.

 

Pretty much sums it up.

Not a performance or scoreline (particularly given oppo injuries) that gives much ammunition to EtH out or EtH in crowds.

For most of us whatever, just another fairly uninspired joyless waste of time.

Aston Villa v Man Utd was the lowest scoring xG game of the last two seasons.

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) October 6, 2024