SFTW Preview: Liverpool Draw, Chelsea Showdown & Champions League Hopes
The latest My Old Man Said podcast’s Something for the Weekend episode we reflect on Aston Villa’s entertaining 2-2 draw with Liverpool and the high-stakes clash against Chelsea, with the Champions League knockout stage on the horizon. Here are three of the biggest topics in the episode:
1. Villa’s Frustrating Draw Against Liverpool
Villa’s winless league run stretched to five games as they were held to a 2-2 draw against league leaders Liverpool. The show looks at the game to see whether it was a missed opportunity or a solid result, considering Villa outperformed Liverpool in possession and shots on target. Unai Emery’s team showed attacking intent, but yet another defensive error gifted Liverpool an easy opener. Was this a sign of progress or another example of Villa’s inability to close out big games?
2. Chelsea Clash: A Must-Win for Villa’s Top-Four Hopes?
With Villa’s home form stalling, the visit of an out-of-form Chelsea is now being viewed as a non-negotiable win. The show discusses that due to key injuries in Chelsea’s attack that Cole Palmer’s influence can be neutralised. If Villa still harbour top-five ambitions, they need to start turning draws into wins immediately – and this Chelsea fixture is a crucial last-chance opportunity.
3. Champions League Excitement Builds
As the Champions League knockout stage approaches, the conversation shifts to how these recent league games are indications of what Villa can do in the tournament. Can new signings like Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford help push Villa forward and give them an additional edge?
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