Dean Smith deserves a lot of credit for what he has done for this villa team.
Has Watkins scored a single goal since his masterclass v Adrian?
The common theme amongst pundits is that ‘by going down he’s forcing the ref to make a decision’. We’re never going to win any friends amongst any fans and the tactic is working a treat for United so I reckon we should join them. Case in point is Mané on Wednesday; United players appear to be conditioned to to go down when they feel it knowing that refs will give it their full attention and that all VAR is looking for is minimal contact while our players just don’t think or play like that.
Of course, no guarantee we get it anyway because, well, it’s us…
I was thinking this a few minutes ago.
They were dire last year…certainly do not look out of place in the top six atm…
Yes against the chavs.
Aston Villa really struggling now, on the back heels. Get pushed into their own box and conceding much too many chances.
Worst pass of the game, from Rashford.
I really like the way Villa play football. They struggled at times but when they play well they are as good as anyone.
Could do with them equalising
This has been a great game to watch, especially second half.
Take out all utd dodgy pens and they would be in a relegation fight 
Mings ffs.
Mings, fucking biscuit. How do you miss that.
Interesting that Jim Beglin was all over that for being a foul but said nothing when West Brom equalised. Cunt
I have not seen Watkins do much of note after he demolished us. How we managed to make him look like Mbappé is beyond me.
Adrian was in goal. 
Ali’s fault for skiving.
How come Watkins plays like Marco Van Basten against us but Marco Pierre White against United?
Was just about to say, wake up Ollie, you can’t play Adrian every week of the season.
Villa been unlucky.
In other words: United have been lucky.
Again.
There is going to be a massive wankfest starting in about 20 seconds…
At least West Ham won. Well, have a nice evening, guys. I think I will waste time with a strategy game.