We returned to action at the Emirates, and the pre-match concerns about how the late loss against Wolves would affect us didn’t take long to emerge!
What a shambolic performance all around, utterly outplayed in the first half, and all we could do in the second-half was not to get embarrassed any more than we already had; the only bright spots were the subs – Bailey and Ramsey.
Dean Smith will have to obtain a reaction very quickly now as the heat will only get more intense the longer this terrible run continues.
No question, that’s the last we will see of 5-3-2 for a long time.
I have been joined by Luke Robinson and Gary Plaza in creating the player ratings.
STARTING LINE-UP
Formation 3-5-2
Emi Martinez – 7
Massive save from Saka, pure world class.
A terrific penalty saves, let down. I feel sorry for him.
In second half produced a top save again. Luke
Matty Cash – 4
Constantly out of position when playing tonight. He never offered much going forward and provided even less defensively in the opening half. He improved in the 2nd half but was caught in no man’s land when McGinn gave the ball away for the third goal. Gary
Ezri Konsa – 3
He looked all over the place in the first half. The more games we play with five at the back, the worse we look.
Could have easily been hooked at half-time, one of his poorest performances in a villa shirt! Justin
Tyrone Mings – 3
Part of a defence that was run ragged all game! Very poor. Luke
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Axel Tuenzebe – 3
Terrible! We had one of our best seasons last season with a back 4. The new formation to accommodate players doesn’t work with the players we have. It’s unfair to put all the blame on the players. Dean Smith needs to stand up and take some of the blame.
Subbed at half time. Gary
Matt Targett – 4
Had a terrible first half like every player. Unlucky to give the pen away as Lacazette was the wrong side of him. He marginally improved in the second, but a night he will want to forget quickly! Justin
Douglas Luiz – 4
Lack of control in the first half, Chasing shadows same for the rest of the game. Luke
John McGinn – 3
Appalling performance. Way off it in the first half. Poor touch poor passes poor everything.
Second half; no improvement at all from him and if anything, he got worse. He gave the ball away with an awful pass which resulted in the 3rd goal. Gary
Emi Buendia – 3
Anonymous all game. So poor. Luke
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Danny Ings – 2
Did he play the first half? Missing in action so far, maybe five touches in what was the worst first half I’ve seen since he arrived.
Seem to be available more in the second, finding some space, but White blocked his shot. Subbed, and he can have no complaints. Gary
Ollie Watkins – 4
Another performance to forget from the big forward, improved slightly in the second half. Justin
Substitutions:
Bailey on for Tuenzebe H/T – 7
One of the only bright sparks on the evening, looks lovely on the ball and will surely start against West Ham now! Justin
Ramsey on for Buendia 68th minute – 7
Another who looked bright from the bench scored an outstanding goal and his first for the club but will be overshadowed by the poor performance! Justin
ElGhazi on for Ings 77min – 5
Little impact! Justin
Goals:
Arsenal: Partey (23), Aubameyang (45+6), Smith Rowe (56)
Aston Villa: J.Ramsey (81)
Opposition:
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Lokonga (Maitland-Niles, 72), Partey; Saka, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang (Martinelli, 90); Lacazette (Odegaard, 68).
Subs not used: Leno, Holding, Soares, Pepe, Elneny, Kolasinac.
RAMSEY GOAL
𝗕𝗜𝗚 talent. ⭐ @JacobRamsey28 pic.twitter.com/XuxNVq66Hu
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 23, 2021
PLAYER REACTION
"I'm happy to get my first goal for the club but overall, disappointed with the result." 🎙️ @JacobRamsey28 pic.twitter.com/zXUtJeZzf8
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 23, 2021
Disappointing performance today.
— Leon Bailey ✞ (@leonbailey) October 23, 2021
We definitely will bounce back & do better.
Thanks for the support Villans. 💜 pic.twitter.com/re7wcWWoGR
THE BOSS
Dean Smith's post-match thoughts following #ARSAVL. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/pmLJdpS7FG
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 22, 2021
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