🔄 SUBSTITUTION 45' — Aston Villa: Matteo Ruggeri ↔ Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Aston Villa 1–1 Brentford. Premier League

🔄 SUBSTITUTION 45' — Aston Villa: Matteo Ruggeri ↔ Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Aston Villa 1–1 Brentford. Premier League
⚽ SECOND_HALF — Aston Villa 1–1 Brentford. Premier League
Well shit, we have no fit left backs #AVFC
Simply assuming the ref is on a dare relating to how many blatant yellows can be ignored in one game. #avfc
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is coming on. Replaces Matteo Ruggeri at left-back. #AVFC
Aaron Wan-Bissaka replaces Matteo Ruggeri for the start of the second half.
Good call on Buendía - he was instrumental in the lead up to our goal, but overall is not coping with the physicality of the game. He never stops trying and I love him for it, but he’s done his bit today.
I would take Buendia off, too much talent on that bench to put up with such a subpar showing.
McGinn has to score at the end of the half there. Argh.
We've been our own worst enemy too many times there.
Plenty to like in-between some of the nonsense, mind. Come on lads. #AVFC
How Craig Pawson continues to steal a living as a Premier League referee remains one of life's great mysteries. #avfc
More composure/clinical finishing needed from us too. Buendia, Jackson, but particularly McGinn with that late chance, should have been buried. In a tight, physical scrap like this, need to take them.
Lots to learn for this #avfc team. Many not disciplined / up to speed with the game plan and we're unable to find control as a result. Not fixable overnight but will hopefully come with time.
Level at half time about fair, Brentford with more chances and territory but Jackson and McGinn big misses.
📊 Emiliano Buendía's first half vs Brentford ✨
🪄 2 chances created (joint-most)
🛡️ 10 defensive contributions (most)
⚽ 35 touches
💪 3 tackles won
♻️ 7 recoveries (most)
⚔️ 8 duels won (most)
💪 7 ground duels won (most)
✈️ 100% aerial duels won
🤕 Fouled 4 times (joint-most)
Immense first half 💪
HT: Villa 1-1 Brentford
Scrappy half. Was so important to respond immediately to going behind given our approach/them being able to sit back & force us out. More control/tactical tweak & impact of subs decisive in 2nd half. Positive from Manzambi, Jackson threatening.
Ref’s a joke, McGinn and Jackson should’ve scored those chances. There’s no-one around us shouting “get it forward” today lol #avfc
🟨 Yellow Card 45+3' — Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa). Aston Villa 1–1 Brentford. Premier League
Such a niggly half, not helped by an absolute shocker of a referee #avfc
How didn't McGinn find the back of the net there... #AVFC