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Fan Sentiment (−1 negative → +1 positive)
34
Story Arcs Identified
10
Live Debates
Executive Summary
Burnley and Aston Villa supporters clashed over whether Villa deserved more from their 2-2 stalemate, with neutral observers split on who truly dominated the match. Separate strands of conversation also touched on Villa's upcoming Europa League commitments and their chances in those competitions.
Villa's Draw Leaves Fans Divided on Performance
Aston Villa Fans Rage at Mings Defensive Disaster
Burnley's Wastefulness and Villa's Defensive Confusion
Aston Villa Fans Fear Top Four Slip as Draw Stalls Titl…
Barkley Goal Overshadowed by Villa's Defensive Collapse
The Biggest Story Right Now
Villa's Draw Leaves Fans Divided on Performance
Burnley and Aston Villa supporters clashed over whether Villa deserved more from their 2-2 stalemate, with neutral observers split on who truly dominated the match. Separate strands of conversation also touched on Villa's upcoming Europa League commitments and their chances in those competitions.
Most Discussed Terms
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Fan Emotion — By Team
BUR Fan Reactions
43.4%
Annoyance
Annoyance
43.4%
Disappointed
20.0%
Admiration
13.2%
Angry
11.9%
Sadness
11.5%
AVL Fan Reactions
52.2%
Annoyance
Annoyance
52.2%
Disappointed
13.4%
Disapproval
13.3%
Angry
11.5%
Admiration
9.6%
Who's Taking the Heat
fAr — Fan Approval Rating Scale
Bars and scores show fAr per category, filtered to posts specifically about each team.
BUR
AVL
BUR
"officiating" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about officiating with 78% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 1.6/10
Big gap between "officiating" and "players"
2.2 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
officiating: 1.6 vs players: 3.8
"Hannibal" is the lightning rod
"Hannibal" (players) is receiving the harshest criticism with 5 mentions.
fAr: 1.6/10
"players" dominates the conversation
75% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
85 mentions
AVL
"commentator" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about commentator with 100% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 0.1/10
Big gap between "commentator" and "positions"
3.6 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
commentator: 0.1 vs positions: 3.8
"Emery" is the lightning rod
"Emery" (manager) is receiving the harshest criticism with 4 mentions.
fAr: 0.7/10
"players" dominates the conversation
87% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
1,462 mentions
Team Verdicts
Who's Up, Who's Down
Fan-rated positives and negatives per team. Higher fAr = more positive fan reaction.
Burnley
↑ Best Rated (10)
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Loum Tchaounaplayer 5 mentions4.3
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Zian Flemmingplayer 13 mentions4.2"Zian Flemming becomes the first player since Chris Wood in 2021 to score 10 goals in a Premier League season 👏 https://t.co/KvLLOza0R1" x
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Josh Laurentplayer 3 mentions4.0"Hey that's awesome! I have no connection whatsoever, just got addicted to watching the Prem a few years ago...I'm from Jackson originally, currently living in the middle of nowhere…" reddit
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Florentinoplayer 4 mentions4.0"87' Two final changes 🔃 🔛 Bruun Larsen & Ward-Prowse ⬇️ Anthony & Florentino" x
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Lesley Ugochukwuplayer 3 mentions4.0"Hey that's awesome! I have no connection whatsoever, just got addicted to watching the Prem a few years ago...I'm from Jackson originally, currently living in the middle of nowhere…" reddit
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Axel Tuanzebeplayer 2 mentions4.0"Still think there's a way back in here, they really do not look good defensively beyond Tuanzebe having the day of his life aerially." reddit
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James Ward-Prowseplayer 6 mentions4.0"Hey that's awesome! I have no connection whatsoever, just got addicted to watching the Prem a few years ago...I'm from Jackson originally, currently living in the middle of nowhere…" reddit
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Jacob Bruun Larsenplayer 2 mentions3.9
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Zeki Amdouniplayer 2 mentions3.9
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Hannibalplayer 12 mentions3.6"@BurnleyOfficial In my opinion, Hannibal is more creative and useful when he plays more at the center" x
↓ Worst Rated (5)
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Jaidon Anthonyplayer 19 mentions2.4"Anthony Taylor is the worst ref in the league change my mind…" reddit
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Mike Jacksonmanager 3 mentions3.1"A "Bad" result for Villa as they couldn't beat Michael Jackson's Burnley" youtube
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Lyle Fosterplayer 4 mentions3.4"69' Hannibal is unable to continue ❌ 🔛 Foster ⬇️ Hannibal" x
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Kyle Walkerplayer 16 mentions3.5"@henryenoch3995Nah he was already throwing himself to the floor before walker touched him" youtube
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Max Weißplayer 2 mentions3.5"@BurnleyOfficial weiss is shit, need a new keeper in the summer" x
AVL
↑ Best Rated (10)
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Ollie Watkinsplayer 92 mentions5.1"@BallerTalk0 @AVFCOfficial How on earth is Maatsen rated higher than a 2? Absolutely abysmal play. Rogers and Tielemans weren't much better. Lindelof is hard done by with that rati…" x
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Emiliano Buendíaplayer 92 mentions4.9"This game proves how the refs have an agenda Vs villa. There are clear shouts for pens like the buendia one, Villa are the most fouled team in the league and guess how many pens th…" youtube
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Lucas Digneplayer 67 mentions4.6"I'd honestly move him up to LW and have Digne behind him" reddit
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Emiliano Martínezplayer 33 mentions4.5"The chat ruined the goal for me. My feed must be like 10 seconds behind. Great pass from Dibu to Ollie!!" reddit
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Pau Torresplayer 50 mentions4.5"please bring on pau and digne by 60th otherwise we are cooked" reddit
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Victor Lindelöfplayer 51 mentions4.4"In work and can’t watch… Main thing I wanna know… how’s lindelof doing?" reddit
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John Mcginnplayer 59 mentions4.3"If you truly want to be labeled as "world class" you cannot be a complete liability for 50% of your matches. Rogers has incredible talent but consistency is a major issue. If someo…" reddit
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Marco Bizotplayer 31 mentions4.3"Yeah I mean we're playing at half intensity maybe less and we still look the much better team, we SHOULD win this but our defence have to be switched on" reddit
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Douglas Luizplayer 22 mentions4.1"I still don't get why we're persisting with Barkley in this role, he's been so poor the past 3 weeks. I'd rather have Dougie at the 6 and let Tielemans roam" reddit
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Ezri Konsaplayer 36 mentions4.0"Lindelof has to go down as the signing of the summer. On a free. Brings experience and maturity. Never let us down. When in the midfield he can also drop back into the cbs and ply …" reddit
↓ Worst Rated (10)
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Morgan Rogersplayer 182 mentions2.5"Rogers has a head loss far to much and leaves us so exposed" reddit
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Matty Cashplayer 140 mentions3.0"Terrible from Cash and that’s not something I’ve said a lot this season" reddit
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Tyrone Mingsplayer 203 mentions3.1"Mingsy abit clumsy, but reads the game well at least" reddit
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Ian Maatsenplayer 153 mentions3.2"@AVFCOfficial Barkley, Maatsen and Mings are a load of shite, got ourselves to blame 👍🏻" x
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Lamare Bogardeplayer 62 mentions3.2"I genuinely think emery botched the subs, lindelof off but bogarde on is dumbassery" reddit
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Youri Tielemansplayer 52 mentions3.4"oh that’s pathetic from Tielemans he had rogers in for a tap" reddit
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Unai Emerymanager 57 mentions3.4"Emery fucked it up like spurs again holy fucking shit what diabolical match fixing horseshit" reddit
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Donyell Malenplayer 2 mentions3.6"@lacantheory @Boethius_3 @AVFCOfficial Given it was linked to Malen’s exit, I’d argue it’s some of the worst business you’ll ever see." x
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Ross Barkleyplayer 94 mentions3.9"Huge amount of criticism for maatsen and mings but actually tielemans and rogers probably just as casual and ineffective this half. Barkley has been so ass defensively but at least…" reddit
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Jadon Sanchoplayer 36 mentions3.9"@GioSancho_ @AVFCOfficial Hopefully nowhere near @AVFCOfficial Sancho is another waste of skin stealing a living, pretending to be a professional footballer." x
Events
Positive & Negative Events
Taxonomy-tagged events (actions, goals, fouls, etc.) ranked by fan approval. Click an event to see fan comments.
AVL
↑ Positive Events (2)
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Defensive Errors Cost Villaperformance0.1"@AVFCOfficial Martinez mistake goal Cash mistake goal Defending utter dross" x
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Goal Scoring Momentsgoal0.1"@AVFCOfficial Martinez mistake goal Cash mistake goal Defending utter dross" x
Ratings
Team Sheets & Fan Ratings
Lineups and substitutions from the match. Click any player row to see fan sentiment and quotes. fAr = Fan Approval Rating (0–10).
Officials
Referee & VAR
Fan verdict on officiating. Scored 1–10 based on post sentiment towards officials.
Referee Performance
3.9 / 10
Based on 1603 mentions
VAR
3.2 / 10
Based on 87 mentions
Fan Verdicts
Who Got Blamed, Who Got Sympathy, Who Got Credit
Based on how fans grammatically framed each player in their posts — not just whether mentions were positive or negative, but what role they assigned them in the story.
BUR
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
No clear blame signal
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
No clear victim signal
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
AVL
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
Morgan Rogers
10×
Tyrone Mings
8×
Matty Cash
7×
Ross Barkley
7×
Ian Maatsen
5×
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
Matty Cash
10×
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
How these roles work
Blamed (Causer)
Fans named this player as the direct cause of a negative outcome. Examples: "Maguire gave away the penalty", "Ten Hag's formation cost us". Scores are amplified when the causer is blamed clearly.
Sympathy (Victim)
This player was on the receiving end of something — a foul, a bad decision, being dropped, or let down by teammates. Fans feel for them rather than against them.
Credit (Beneficiary)
Fans gave this player clear credit for a positive outcome — a goal, an assist, a key moment. Includes players who enabled something good to happen. This is the co-winner of a match moment.
Debate Fuel
The Big Arguments
Top debates happening in fan comments right now. Each one is a question your video could answer — or a fight you could referee.
1
Burnley's Unexpected Fight Stuns Villa Supporters
Controversy
10/10
For · 40%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"We’re genuinely being battered by a team that’s done fuck all this season and they’re relegated "
Against · 31%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"**Nice to see the players smiling and laughing with the Burnley players at full time on the last game of the season**"
2
Burnley's Wastefulness and Villa's Defensive Confusion
Controversy
10/10
For · 42%
Decision was wrong / controversial
"Thats fucking crap from Martinez, too many howlers from him these days"
Against · 29%
Decision was correct / justified
"Beautiful header…let’s goooooo"
3
Barkley Goal Overshadowed by Villa's Defensive Collapse
Controversy
8/10
For · 47%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"@AVFCOfficial Fucking Barkley being Barkley..why is this cunt still on the squad!"
Against · 18%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"My man Barkley! Hell yeah. Brilliant. "
4
Burnley Fans Turn on Bogarde After Midfield Stalemate
Controversy
8/10
For · 65%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Fucking Bogarde - absolutely fucking useless"
Against · 19%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Great lets bring on Bogarde "
5
Aston Villa Fans Demand Summer Overhaul After Goalless Draw
Controversy
7/10
For · 64%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"This team man, why the fuck are they so inconsistent "
Against · 14%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"nice strong finish to the first half, hope for a better second half, we seriously need the 3 points seeing who we are playing in the last 2 matches."
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Villa's Draw Leaves Fans Divided on Performance
Controversy
7/10
For · 53%
Fans against
"@AVFCOfficial Our PREMIER LEAGUE performances have been nothing short of absolute fucking dog shit now for months. How many minutes do we waste passing round the back drives us fucking mental. That performance was absolutely horrific btw. Holy shit."
Against · 12%
Fans in support
"@AVFCOfficial Great assist from Emi!! Great finish from Ollie!!"
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Villa's Form Collapse Threatens Champions League Pursuit
Controversy
7/10
For · 48%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Fucking shit performance! All well and good beating forest. This is fucking embarrassing. Normal villa has been resumed. Players should be ashamed "
Against · 17%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Fleming: that was a joy to play.... Villa doing villa things... want an easy game? We gotcha!"
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Hannibal's Aggressive Display Divides Burnley Fans
Controversy
7/10
For · 48%
Mixed opinions
"Dear Lord, their song for Hannibal (set to Zombie by the Cranberries) might be one of the worst chants I've ever heard!"
Against · 28%
Fans in support
"@BurnleyOfficial Was great today Tchaouna great performance"
9
Aston Villa Fans Dissect Tactical Substitutions and Bailey Display
Controversy
7/10
For · 45%
Tactical approach is flawed / questionable
"That’s as poor a performance this season as I’ve seen from McGinn today. It’s one thing being up for it in a European semi - but him as captain and putting in a performance in like this today needs scrutiny. Woeful. "
Against · 17%
Tactical approach is working / smart
"Bailey has actually been one of the better players since he came on"
10
Aston Villa Fans Debate Manager's Tactical Decisions
Controversy
6/10
For · 49%
Fans against
"One of the most overrated players I’ve seen. Awful footballer "
Against · 14%
Fans in support
"He was incredible on Thursday. "
Fan Questions
What Fans Are Asking
Real questions fans are asking in the comments. Use these as YouTube community posts, end-of-video polls, or pinned comments to boost engagement.
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@Bobs1867 Completely agree, what I genuinely think happens is we win the cup, Emi and Rogers leave, potentially Watkins too if Arsenal are still interested. Mings and a few others who have served us well will be on the way too but with CL qualification we can sort the squad out pretty quickly and MUST keep Emery which I also think we will.
Player Performance
18 fans asking this
4/10
2
Thats no excuse for losing the ball so often, usually in the first few minutes of games. Is is already tired after 5 mins of a match?
Always massive excuses ready to go for Rogers.
Player Performance
13 fans asking this
4/10
3
How they didn’t show that clear pen on Buendia is a crime
Player Performance
10 fans asking this
4/10
4
Where's the ball? Watkins was behind the ball.
General
8 fans asking this
4/10
5
How was Mings not sold at half time?
General
10 fans asking this
4/10
6
What is it with teams saving their best for Villa?
Player Performance
17 fans asking this
4/10
7
What a chance for Burnley wow...
General
12 fans asking this
4/10
8
Cash LMAO what the fuck was that
General
9 fans asking this
4/10
9
How wasn’t that a foul on Cash?
Rules Decisions
6 fans asking this
4/10
10
Am I insane for thinking Cash is just kicked in the shin for the 2nd goal?
Player Performance
8 fans asking this
4/10
11
And Buendia who made a difference was sat on the bench for 75 mins... why?
General
5 fans asking this
4/10
12
How that wasn't a penalty absolutely disgraceful if it was united city or arsenal 1000% would be given.var is so corrupt.
Player Performance
6 fans asking this
4/10
13
Is Jaidon Anthony staying at Burnley in the championship or leaving?
Player Performance
6 fans asking this
4/10
14
Who Go to Win Road to UEFA Champions League
Aston Villa or Liverpool
General
6 fans asking this
4/10
15
And people questioned why arsenal let go of emery
General
4 fans asking this
4/10
16
Maatsen is playing like a man who doesn't want to play in a Europa final
Player Performance
3 fans asking this
4/10
17
Like it was a shit save from Martinez but why is he even getting that shot off?
Player Performance
3 fans asking this
4/10
18
Villa from 2nd to what 6th or something
General
4 fans asking this
4/10
19
You're just assuming bournemouth beat Man City?
General
4 fans asking this
4/10
20
Any story behind the Tuanzebe and McGinn love-in after the whistle..?
Player Performance
2 fans asking this
4/10
Story Arcs
The Bigger Picture
The narratives running through this match — not just what happened, but what it means. These are the longer-form angles a creator can build a series around.
Captivating Talking Points
Hinchcliffe classic, that.
Suggest the player did nothing wrong. Sees the replay. Aye, that's a foul.
Strong majority (74%) accepted the claim. Only 10 comment(s) pushed back — a minority voice worth highlighting.
29 accepted
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10 challenged
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220 unclear
Challenger
If you truly want to be labeled as "world class" you cannot be a complete liability for 50% of your matches. Rogers has incredible talent but consistency is a major issue. If someone wants to pay through the nose for him…
Believer
Correction: Rogers for most of this season has absolutely not been a "high-level player".
It’s not just this, it’s the way the commentary IMMEDIATELY said there was nothing in it. Even when they were watching the slowed down replay of Buendia’s boot being removed from the back they kept saying “very little contact, not enough to go down”.
Which begs the question, was Buendia supposed to keep going with one boot? Is that what the commentator was saying? Because that’s the only option h…
@AVFCOfficial Been coming, and so much wrong with it:
Slow, sluggish, no tackle or closing down; Maatsen AND mings playing the rebounder on; Martinez not pushing it wide..
Strong majority (77%) accepted the claim. Only 23 comment(s) pushed back — a minority voice worth highlighting.
80 accepted
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23 challenged
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1482 unclear
Challenger
Huge amount of criticism for maatsen and mings but actually tielemans and rogers probably just as casual and ineffective this half. Barkley has been so ass defensively but at least has offered something offensively
Believer
People will focus on the penalty controversy and fair enough but our big players today were absolutely woeful. Rogers and Tielemans put in maybe the worst performances of their seasons - and other starters like McGinn an…
Ollie did well
McGinn was okay
Buendia tried to change the game
Barkley worked hard but his deficiencies were on display yet again.
Tielemans looked gassed, Lindelof too.
Rogers was bloody awful.
Ridiculous performance today. Should've put this to bed not just today but weeks ago. Fuming
Commentator right about Tielemans just jogging and not tracking back. Not just him though. Barkley for their second. Players just looking lazy overall.
Algorithm Inversion
3589 posts scored —
11 hidden gems,
10 algo-amplified
◆ Hidden Gems — Buried by the Algorithm
Hinchcliffe classic, that.
Suggest the player did nothing wrong. Sees the replay. Aye, that's a foul.
Ollie did well
McGinn was okay
Buendia tried to change the game
Barkley worked hard but his deficiencies were on display yet again.
Tielemans looked gassed, Lindelof too.
Rogers was bloody awful.
Ridiculous performance today. Should've put this to bed not just today but weeks ago. Fuming
It’s not just this, it’s the way the commentary IMMEDIATELY said there was nothing in it. Even when they were watching the slowed down replay of Buendia’s boot being removed from the back they kept saying “very little contact, not enough to go down”.
Which begs the question, was Buendia supposed to keep going with one boot? Is that what the commen…
Commentator right about Tielemans just jogging and not tracking back. Not just him though. Barkley for their second. Players just looking lazy overall.
@AVFCOfficial Bunch of bottlejobs. No chance we win the final with these players. Havent got it in them. We actually wont het champions league. Do they not care. Less said about emery the better.
@AVFCOfficial Fine them all their weeks wage. Embarrassing again. You are letting us fans down massively! What is actually wrong with you!!!!
@joshuap_avfc @AVFCOfficial Spot on, mate, honestly shameful. Were you at the match? What did you reckon went wrong?
@AVFCOfficial Been coming, and so much wrong with it:
Slow, sluggish, no tackle or closing down; Maatsen AND mings playing the rebounder on; Martinez not pushing it wide..
@holte_ender1990 @AVFCOfficial He’s 50/40/10. 50% horrendous and 40% alright and 10% amazing. Really don’t think he’s all that. Loads of hype and no consistency! More then not it’s falls over the ball, wrong passes and loses the ball. Will get that 1 good ball away most games that’s keeps him on the pitch.
It’s hard to make a case when you’ve played as bad as we have today but.
Watkins goal should have stood.
Burley second goal should have been disallowed.
Blatant penalty missed.
That’s 3 extremely big decisions that have been got wrong by poor refereeing
◆ Algo-Amplified — Boosted Without Substance
It would be harder to argue against Emery resting players but rogers plays every minute of every game despite Buendia right now being a better all round player, and also a better goal contributor.
The logic makes 0 sense.
It’s just poor management
If we are to get champions league next season, with this current squad we are going to seriously struggle managing the league and UCL next season.
We'll be lucky to get half a season out of Kamara and Onana.
With the inability to spend, I think we may have reached our peak here and the form since the turn of the year highlights that.
It’s a pen. lol the Arabic commentator is ranting how the fuck these British refs make up their penalty/no penalty decisions because he sees too many shambolic decisions with VAR in the PL compared to other leagues he has to watch all the time
barkley should not be included in this. he's been decent and scored some really important goals for us
@AVFCOfficial Getting 1 point out of Wolves, Tottenham and Burnley is a fucking embarrassment. Get Mings, Bogarde, Bailey, Maatsen and Barkley out this club, it’s the same fucking shit whenever these fucking play
this was a penaty wtf is wrong with var?
"Rogers...control lets him down" from the commentator on my stream. Story of the season
Ginny! Came off the wrong corner of his head
On the replay can't see any touch of the ball whilst tackling cash, and he doesn't even review the penalty? What the?
Liverpool have been struggling and look a shadow of themselves, so I expect them to absolutely dick us to an extent that it's unethical to broadcast highlights before the watershed.
Imagine turning up to Man City on the last day of the season if they still have hope of winning the league, that'll be absolutely stomach turning.
◆ Broke Through — Quality That Beat the Algorithm
Tue commentators physically getting the rules wrong is a chefs kiss.
Huge amount of criticism for maatsen and mings but actually tielemans and rogers probably just as casual and ineffective this half. Barkley has been so ass defensively but at least has offered something offensively
It's a problem with the rules. Refs don't make big decisions because they know VAR will bail them out and now VAR try to stay with the onfield decision which leaves the wrong decision
The fact the bottom two have been absolutely horrific this and weve managed to do the double over only brighton and west ham says a lot about our points total.
And thats a point total that looked great a month ago, but weve barely added to it
Anthony Taylor easily Burnleys MOTM.
Checked the wrong thing for Watkins goal and missing the most obvious penalty of the season.
Absolute balls up from the officials
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Fan Narratives
Villa's Draw Leaves Fans Divided on Performance
Controversial
Burnley and Aston Villa supporters clashed over whether Villa deserved more from their 2-2 stalemate, with neutral observers split on who truly dominated the match. Separate strands of conversation also touched on Villa's upcoming Europa League commitments and their chances in those competitions.
Aston Villa Fans Rage at Mings Defensive Disaster
Villa supporters are furious with Tyrone Mings' performance in the 2-2 draw against Burnley, with many calling his display "casual," "unfit," and "awful" — and expressing bafflement that manager Unai Emery paired him with Ian Maatsen on the left side of defence when both players are out of form. The criticism centres on Mings' lack of intensity and poor decision-making, with fans questioning why he wasn't substituted at half-time after an error-strewn first 45 minutes.
Burnley's Wastefulness and Villa's Defensive Confusion
Controversial
Fans are divided in their frustration over a chaotic sequence of play featuring poor finishing from Burnley, wayward passing, and questions about Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez's distribution and decision-making under pressure. The discussion centres on missed opportunities and sloppy execution from both sides during a frantic period of the match.
Aston Villa Fans Fear Top Four Slip as Draw Stalls Title Push
Emerging
Villa supporters are divided between frustration at dropped points against Burnley that threaten their top-five finish and European dreams, and resignation to securing the Europa League as a fallback prize. The fanbase is increasingly concerned that manager Unai Emery's side lacks the consistency to close out crucial matches, with several fans questioning whether winning European silverware is now a more realistic target than a Champions League place.
Barkley Goal Overshadowed by Villa's Defensive Collapse
Emerging
Controversial
Aston Villa fans are divided over Ross Barkley's equaliser, with many acknowledging the goal whilst simultaneously criticising his overall performance and work rate, particularly his lack of effort in tracking back for Burnley's opening goal. The broader discussion centres on a frustrating collective display, with supporters singling out Rogers, Tielemans, Mings, and Maatsen for particularly poor performances that squandered what should have been a straightforward victory.
Burnley Fans Turn on Bogarde After Midfield Stalemate
Emerging
Controversial
Burnley supporters have heavily criticised midfielder Bogarde's performance during the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, with fans describing him as one-dimensional, lacking composure on the ball, and incapable of making forward passes. The overwhelmingly negative reaction suggests patience has run out among the fanbase, with many calling him unsuitable for Premier League football and suggesting he should be sold in the summer.
Maatsen's Woeful Display Sparks Left-Back Debate
Aston Villa supporters have heavily criticised Ian Maatsen's left-back performance in the 2-2 draw against Burnley, with fans arguing he was both defensively fragile and completely ineffective in attack, leading to widespread calls for Lucas Digne to be deployed in his place going forward.
VAR Chaos Overshadows Thrilling Four-Goal Draw
Fans are locked in heated debate over whether Ollie Watkins' disallowed goal in the 40th minute was correctly ruled out for offside, with many arguing the VAR officials checked the wrong player and that Watkins was actually behind the ball when it was played. The confusion dominated discussion around what turned into a frantic 2-2 draw, with supporters also flagging potential fouls in the build-up to Villa's second goal involving challenges on Matty Cash and Emiliano Buendía.
Fans Rage at Anthony Taylor's VAR Decisions
Emerging
Aston Villa supporters are furious over referee Anthony Taylor's handling of the match, particularly the VAR call that disallowed what they believe was a legitimate Ollie Watkins goal in the 40th minute, with many calling for him to be banned from officiating Villa games. The controversy dominates discussion despite the final 2-2 draw, overshadowing other talking points like commentary quality.
Aston Villa Fans Debate Manager's Tactical Decisions
Emerging
Controversial
Supporters are divided over Unai Emery's squad rotation and player management, with some defending his European achievements and recruitment despite a difficult season, whilst others criticise his tendency to overwork key players ahead of crucial matches. The discussion centres on whether resting players for an upcoming final is the right call, and whether his overall record justifies continued faith in his methods.
Aston Villa Fans Demand Summer Overhaul After Goalless Draw
Controversial
Villa supporters are deeply frustrated by inconsistent performances and lack of cutting edge in attack, with many calling for significant squad changes and tactical adjustments despite the 2-2 draw keeping them in fifth place. The fanbase is split between blaming individual player quality, the defensive setup stifling attacking momentum, and broader issues with converting possession into goals — though some acknowledge the entire league's competitive chaos makes consistency difficult.
Aston Villa Fans Dissect Tactical Substitutions and Bailey Display
Emerging
Controversial
Villa supporters are heavily criticising manager Unai Emery's substitution choices, particularly the removal of McGinn and introduction of Bailey, with debate raging over whether Bailey's performance was salvageable or symptomatic of inconsistency. The discussion also highlights McGinn's uncharacteristically poor showing against Burnley and raises questions about the captain's form compared to his recent European semi-final efforts.
Fans React to Dramatic 2-2 Comeback Draw
Burnley and Aston Villa served up a thrilling match that swung back and forth, with four goals in quick succession after half-time leaving supporters stunned by the end-to-end chaos. The discussion captures the raw emotional whiplash of a game where neither side could hold their advantage, resulting in a neutral tone that reflects both entertainment value and frustration at dropped points.
Villa Fans Turn on Rogers After Goalless Draw
Emerging
Aston Villa supporters are heavily criticising Morgan Rogers's performance against Burnley, with 211 posts expressing frustration at his ball-loss and inconsistency, whilst simultaneously blaming manager Unai Emery for overplaying him week after week without proper rotation. The debate centres on whether Rogers's talent justifies his mounting liabilities, or whether Villa should cash in whilst his value remains high.
VAR Incompetence Masks Missed Penalties and Fouls
Fans are furious that VAR failed to intervene on a clear penalty incident whilst simultaneously ruling out a goal for marginal reasons, with particular anger at a foul on Matty Cash that went unreviewed. The inconsistency has fuelled accusations that VAR operates with systemic bias, protecting elite clubs whilst leaving Burnley and Aston Villa players without protection.
Aston Villa Fans Turn On Emery As Season Collapses
Aston Villa supporters are sharply divided over whether manager Unai Emery deserves criticism for the club's dramatic second-half slump, with some defending his record as remarkable while others blame his selection decisions and point to a pattern of seasonal fade-outs under his tenure. The 2-2 draw against Burnley typifies their inconsistency, fuelling debate about whether missing Champions League qualification should cost Emery his job.
Aston Villa Fans Blame Matty Cash for Dropped Points
Emerging
Aston Villa supporters are heavily critical of defender Matty Cash's performance in the 2-2 draw, blaming him for Burnley's equaliser and arguing he was fouled without the referee's intervention, with some calling for his replacement. The discussion centres on whether Cash's defensive lapses and the officials' failure to protect Villa's players cost them crucial Champions League points.
Villa's Form Collapse Threatens Champions League Pursuit
Emerging
Controversial
Fans are criticising Aston Villa's recent run of poor performances, with the 2-2 draw against struggling Burnley seen as a damaging result that could allow rivals like Bournemouth and Brighton to leapfrog them out of the top five. Concerns centre on Villa's inconsistency, their upcoming fixtures against Liverpool and Manchester City, and whether they can secure Champions League football either domestically or via a Europa League route.
Burnley's Unexpected Fight Stuns Villa Supporters
Controversial
Fans are debating Burnley's spirited 2-2 draw against fifth-placed Aston Villa, with many praising the relegated side's performance and suggesting they've damaged Villa's European hopes through their commitment and intensity. The discussion centres on the contrast between Burnley's effort in this match and their poor season, whilst some fans take aim at Villa's alleged lack of application in previous fixtures.
Did Buendía Dive or Was He Fouled by Walker?
Emerging
Fans are bitterly divided over a controversial incident involving Emiliano Buendía and Kyle Walker in the first half, where Buendía's boot came off during the challenge—some insist it was a clear penalty after Walker trod on his heel, whilst others argue Buendía deliberately threw himself down and stuck his leg out in an attempt to con the referee. The VAR decision to not award a spot-kick has split the fanbase down the middle, with the debate hinging on whether contact was genuine or simulation.
Hannibal's Aggressive Display Divides Burnley Fans
Controversial
Fans are debating Burnley midfielder Hannibal's combative style during the 2-2 draw, with some praising his physical intensity and work rate whilst others criticising his aggressive tackling and linking him to past incidents. Discussion also touches on Jaidon Anthony's future and the quality of Burnley's supporter chants.
Villa's Squad Crisis as European Dream Slips Away
Aston Villa supporters are furious with their players' inconsistent performances and are demanding a major summer overhaul, with many convinced that only securing Champions League football will allow the club to offload underperforming defenders and squad players whilst retaining key figures like Emery and Watkins. The fanbase is torn between hope that winning the cup final can salvage the season and despair that relegation-form football over large stretches has wasted what could have been a transformative campaign.
Aston Villa Fans Demand Earlier Buendía Substitution
Villa supporters are frustrated that Emiliano Buendía was left on the bench for 75 minutes despite being in good form, only to be introduced late in a match that finished 2-2 against Burnley. Fans argue he should have started or been brought on far earlier, with several suggesting his introduction made a tangible difference to Villa's attacking play.
Aston Villa Fans Celebrate Watkins' Heroics in Thriller
Emerging
Villa supporters are lauding Ollie Watkins as the standout performer in a frantic 2-2 draw at Burnley, with fans repeatedly praising his attacking prowess and clinical finishing as the team battles back from going behind. The emerging positivity around Watkins' form comes amid Villa's push to consolidate a top-five finish in a closely contested title race.
Burnley and Villa Fans Debate Controversial Offside Disallowment
Supporters are arguing over whether Ollie Watkins' disallowed goal in the 40th minute was correctly ruled offside, with many questioning the logic of the current offside law and suggesting it doesn't reflect actual competitive advantage. The discussion reveals frustration with VAR's precision measurements and calls for rule reform, though some accept the decision and move on.
Fans Bewildered by Chaotic VAR Decision at Turf Moor
Emerging
Burnley and Aston Villa supporters are expressing shock and confusion at a VAR intervention during the first half, with the overturned goal sparking disbelief across social media. The inconsistent decision-making has left fans questioning what they're witnessing as the match descends into madness.
Nostalgic Intro Divides Fans Mid-Match
Fans are reacting enthusiastically to the return of a nostalgic intro song from the 2021-22 season, debating whether it should become permanent. Meanwhile, some viewers are frustrated with chat spoilers affecting their experience of live goals, particularly Emiliano Martínez's assist to Ollie Watkins.
Controversial Penalty Shouts Divide Fans After Draw
Fans are locked in heated debate over two separate penalty incidents that went unpunished during the match, with some arguing clear contact was missed on Matty Cash whilst others insist neither incident warranted a penalty and that falls alone don't constitute fouls. The disagreement centres on whether the referee and VAR made legitimate calls or failed to protect the integrity of the match by ignoring obvious contact.
Burnley Fans Rage Over Disallowed Penalty Decision
Emerging
Burnley supporters are furious that a penalty wasn't awarded in their clash with Aston Villa, with widespread claims that the decision would have been given instantly if they were a bigger club like Liverpool or Arsenal. The discourse reflects deeper frustration about inconsistent refereeing and perceived bias against smaller teams throughout the season, with fans arguing the correct call could have changed the result entirely.
Burnley's Capitulation as Emerging Talent Falters
Emerging
Burnley supporters are in uproar over an incoherent performance that saw them cough up a lead against Aston Villa, with fans expressing deep frustration at the club's inability to string together consecutive displays of competence. The anger appears rooted in both the defensive collapse and questions about whether promising young talents—including goalscorer Jaidon Anthony—are delivering when it matters in a survival scrap.
Burnley and Villa Fans Trade Barbs After Dramatic Draw
Supporters from both sides are engaging in heated, dismissive exchanges following a chaotic 2-2 draw packed with VAR drama and quick-fire goals, with the discussion devolving into low-level antagonism rather than substantive tactical debate. The neutral sentiment reflects a mix of frustration, sarcasm, and mutual disrespect rather than genuine engagement with the match itself.
Burnley Collapse Again as VAR Drama Deepens Misery
Burnley fans are venting their frustration after squandering a lead against Aston Villa in a chaotic 2-2 draw, with particular anger directed at a controversial VAR decision that they believe cost them the match. The overwhelmingly negative reaction reflects the club's dire relegation battle and a pattern of self-destructive performances that have left supporters questioning the team's basic competence and decision-making.
Aston Villa's Collapse From Fifth Place Sparks Panic
Aston Villa supporters are in meltdown after drawing 2-2 with relegation-battling Burnley, seeing their fifth-place position slip away following a catastrophic run of form that has seen them collect just 22 points from 18 games since Boxing Day. Fans are tearing into the team's inconsistency, pointing out they've dropped crucial points to struggling sides and now rely on other results to salvage their European qualification hopes with just three games remaining.
Aston Villa Fans Demand Mings and Maatsen Removal
Villa supporters are heavily criticising defender Tyrone Mings and left-back Ian Maatsen for their performance in the 2-2 draw against Burnley, with numerous fans calling for both players to be dropped immediately or sold in the summer. The discussion reflects growing frustration that these defenders lack the quality required for the club's Champions League ambitions and are actively hindering Villa's attacking play through poor decision-making and sluggish tempo.
Spotlight Topics
Referee & VAR Discussion
500 posts
120 rescued from noise
Negative
After a VAR check, Ollie just strayed offside. The goal has been ruled out.
🟣 1-0 ⚪️ || 40' #BURAVL
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@AVFCOfficial Probably the only game we could have won in the last three games we had and we’ve bottled it
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@AVFCOfficial Should’ve been a pen but we had so many chances to win it
Rogers legs gotta be mush idk why he’s so shit
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One of the worst calls in VAR history. And it is a low bar. I can’t fathom how a professional referee can make that decision. They should be removed from their jobs.
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Pundit & Commentary Reaction
78 posts
11 rescued from noise
Negative
To be a sky 6 club. Or a club that isn’t threatening the sky 6
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Literally the polar opposite to Ally McCoist. Probably can't have them commentate together otherwise the universe would blink out of existence.
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Ben Mee on BBC sport says it's not a penalty. I'm more surprised he was disappointed Buendia's ankle wasn't broken, because that's what that cunt would have done.
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my stream had very level headed commentators who were stunned, it wasn't sky of course
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the rogers revisionism when we sell him is going to be crazy. we just need to watch a replay of this game and see how absolutely useless he can be
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Match Moments
The Emotional Arc
Fan emotion over the course of the match — where the joy peaked, where the frustration spiked. Based on post volume and sentiment over time.
Peaks = positive · Dips = frustration
⚽ Goal/Pen 🟨 Yellow 🟥 Red 🟨🟥 2nd Yellow ❌ Missed pen 📺 VAR
⚽ Goal · Jaidon Anthony · 8' · BUR
5 reactions
"Goal. Burnley take an early lead.
🟣 1-0 ⚪️ || 9' #BURAVL"
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"@AVFCOfficial Does Emery even fucking want that UCL qualification I am tired how do you fucking lose to 19th placed Burnley !!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬"
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"@AVFCOfficial Worst team in the Prem.
Konsa olay the shooter.
Emi now leads Prem in spilled goals
Pathetic"
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"@AVFCOfficial The fuck is he doing
Shite fucking goalkeeping and casual walking pace AGAIN"
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"Ahh ffs man can we do 1 with these scoreboard app things there bloody terrible, couldnt even find the match thread lol"
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📺 VAR · Ollie Watkins · 40' · AVL
5 reactions
"The little lay off from Watkins to Mcginn before the goal was a beauty "
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"@BurnleyOfficial Ffs I wanted my Watkins fpl points can you just let it count"
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"Where's the ball? Watkins was behind the ball. "
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"LOL. Can’t write this. Any other Watkins and Rogers owners in FPL. What a disallowed goal"
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"@AVFCOfficial great goal, but looks so tight offside or onside"
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⚽ Goal · Ross Barkley · 42' · AVL
5 reactions
"Nothing will change my mind that VAR is using bullshit angles to make tight decisions. The ball look further forward than the defender yet we see the defender angle, even the replay they looked like they was struggling to find the exact moment he touches the ball.
Its utter shit man, tight angles tight calls using shit technology.
And as i type is we get the goal we deserve, get in barkley!"
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"Barkley’s shot before the goal was a rocket and all"
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"@AVFCOfficial Barkley, Cash and Maatsen are awful. Konsa plays like he smokes a spliff before each game"
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"Can hear him crying into his mic for Barkley’s equaliser "
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"I've been Barkley's biggest critic but fair play, another great header from him. "
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🟨 Yellow Card · Tyrone Mings · 49' · AVL
5 reactions
"Mings like a drunk bull in a china shop there. "
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"Mings has been my favourite player, but he looks welll off it the last few months "
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"If only Mings could control the ball like he does that fucking chewing gum "
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"Mings needs to “go live on a farm”"
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"Mings is finished. Such a shame. Absolutely love the guy and he's done so well to even get back to this level but time to pack him off to the backroom staff in the summer. "
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⚽ Goal · Ollie Watkins · 56' · AVL
5 reactions
"Brilliant from Martinez. Brilliant from Watkins. More goals. Keep going. "
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"@AVFCOfficial What’s going on…just a moment of Watkins goal, and they’ve equalized😭
https://t.co/zhxeNTvHim"
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"Head bandage era Watkins will be an urban legend "
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"Ollie Watkins putting in another leaders performance today. Only player who has turned up today"
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"@AVFCOfficial Ollie Watkins my man one of the best striker 😹😹 https://t.co/wTpq9Pz15C"
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⚽ Goal · Zian Flemming · 58' · BUR
5 reactions
"Flemming you donkey. Missed 2 sitters for Burnley to be behind now"
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"Goal for Burnley.
🟣 2-2 ⚪️ || 58' #BURAVL"
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"Barkley just staring at Flemming run to the edge of the box and not going to him was awful. Obvs cash was terrible there too. "
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"Brilliant from Martinez. Brilliant from Watkins. More goals. Keep going. "
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"Ok NOW we need to run up the score!"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Zian Flemming · 60' · BUR
5 reactions
"Barkley just staring at Flemming run to the edge of the box and not going to him was awful. Obvs cash was terrible there too. "
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"Oh shit I forgot the obligatory FUCK Zian Flemming for nearly concussing Buendia "
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"Flemming you donkey. Missed 2 sitters for Burnley to be behind now"
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"I don't really get why Pau isn't on tbh... He's faster than Mings and Flemming isn't exactly a bully in the typical sense he'll leave a challenge on someone but he's not all about hold up play"
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"79' Two more changes 🔃
🔛 Laurent & Amdouni
⬇️ Ugochukwu & Flemming"
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🔄 Substitution · Lyle Foster · 69' · BUR
5 reactions
"69' Hannibal is unable to continue ❌
🔛 Foster
⬇️ Hannibal"
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"His body has just given up on him. When he was an undisputed starter for us he was always clumsy and had poor positioning but he made up for it by being a 6'5" unit who had really good recovery speed. Now that he can't run his natural defending ability is being exposed.
Love the bloke but I don't have a clue where he goes from here. I don't think he'd cut it for a top Championship team based on what we've seen of him in the second half of the season. "
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"@AVFCOfficial Go a goal up ... then start doing stupid shit in defence. Every single time. It's comical at this point."
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"So, we all looking forward to Bogarde for Lindelof, Tammy for Ollie and Bailey for McGinn on 75?"
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"It’s games like this I do wonder about McGinn. Totally invisible. "
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🔄 Substitution · Emiliano Buendía · 74' · AVL
5 reactions
"FFS. Give us Digne, Buendía and Sancho now. Need to win this.
Edit: Nice, could've done with 10mins ago."
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"A double change as Lucas and Emi enter 🔄
🟣 2-2 ⚪️ || 74' #BURAVL https://t.co/ZWYQlnaJhD"
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"This is Emery worried about the result. Subs in the 73rd minute instead of 85th. "
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"Youri is trying his best but does seem off "
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"come on little emi, produce some more magic for us"
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🔄 Substitution · Lucas Digne · 74' · AVL
5 reactions
"FFS. Give us Digne, Buendía and Sancho now. Need to win this.
Edit: Nice, could've done with 10mins ago."
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"@AVFCOfficial Digne should’ve been on at half time"
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"Might actually be a good type of game for Buendia. Digne less so I’m worried about his legs"
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"Digne doing more in two minutes than Maatsen managed all match. "
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"Digne’s service over Maatsen’s is night & day."
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🔄 Substitution · Josh Laurent · 79' · BUR
5 reactions
"79' Two more changes 🔃
🔛 Laurent & Amdouni
⬇️ Ugochukwu & Flemming"
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"Cash is contender for POTS. But he's dropping a 5/10 today"
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"If you’re not hurt, just get up
You’re not more likely to get the foul called if you lay there pouting, Cash and Konsa both do it too often
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"@AVFCOfficial Cashy and Rogers need a rest
Please just win so we can rotate for Pool
#avfc"
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"It's alarming altho we have no one to replace cash with ,I think a rb is a primary concern this summer ,garcia can go off to chinese league"
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🔄 Substitution · Zeki Amdouni · 79' · BUR
5 reactions
"79' Two more changes 🔃
🔛 Laurent & Amdouni
⬇️ Ugochukwu & Flemming"
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"Cash is contender for POTS. But he's dropping a 5/10 today"
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"If you’re not hurt, just get up
You’re not more likely to get the foul called if you lay there pouting, Cash and Konsa both do it too often
"
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"@AVFCOfficial Cashy and Rogers need a rest
Please just win so we can rotate for Pool
#avfc"
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"It's alarming altho we have no one to replace cash with ,I think a rb is a primary concern this summer ,garcia can go off to chinese league"
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🔄 Substitution · Lamare Bogarde · 80' · AVL
5 reactions
"Like Rogers he is not being rotated Garcia could do a job today. It’s been a very tired display.
But instead we get fucking Bogarde who won’t help in attack"
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"Sorry but I get the fear whenever we bring Bogarde on. "
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"So we now have no outlet on the right side Becuase Bogarde won’t go forward, pass forwards, or run forward. "
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"@AVFCOfficial Bogarde to score the third for Burnley 🔥🔥"
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"Lmao the famed offensive threat that is Bogarde"
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🔄 Substitution · Douglas Luiz · 80' · AVL
5 reactions
"@AVFCOfficial Absolutely abhorrent to be looking like this against burnley, ESPECIALLY after the Spurs performance"
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"Like Rogers he is not being rotated Garcia could do a job today. It’s been a very tired display.
But instead we get fucking Bogarde who won’t help in attack"
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"@AVFCOfficial What a shit club Burnley ffs 🤦"
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"@AVFCOfficial Come on guys make me proud. I believe"
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"@AVFCOfficial WIN THIS GAME YOU FUCKING WORTHLESS CUNTS
YOU CANNOT DRAW WITH BURNLEY FOR FUCKS SAKE"
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🔄 Substitution · Leon Bailey · 85' · AVL
5 reactions
"Leon Bailey you have got to be fucking kidding me... well that's the win out the er... win-dow"
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"Bailey for McGinn.
Dead.
Please, please prove me wrong. "
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"Bailey on, McGinn off. Finally adding a bit of steel"
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"@AVFCOfficial Taking Mcginn off and replacing him with Leon Bailey when you're desperate for a goal is fucking insane."
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"surely tammy must be wondering why he bothered to come to villa. not saying that watkins needs to be benched, because he's played well today and has been in pretty good form past few weeks. but just seems like tammy plays 5 minutes per match if he's lucky enough to play at all.
really just makes no sense why bailey is getting more play time than him. frustrating that we've paid £25m for tammy to ride the bench this much"
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🔄 Substitution · James Ward-Prowse · 87' · BUR
5 reactions
"It'll be Ward-Prowse won't it. You just know it."
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"87' Two final changes 🔃
🔛 Bruun Larsen & Ward-Prowse
⬇️ Anthony & Florentino"
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"@AVFCOfficial Need a goal and you bring on Bailey 😂😂
#BURAVL #EPL #PremierLeague"
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"Awful performance from Emery and the players today. Bad line up to start with, introduce defensive shakiness when we just need a solid win. Individual error from Martinez and an individual error Cash but collectively not good enough. Only Watkins and McGinn really looked up for it. Rogers needs to fix his approach to these games too, way to casual"
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"@AVFCOfficial You're not winning this game on purpose to Premier league 6th place team to get Champions league ticket. Cheating cunts🤮🤮"
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🔄 Substitution · Jacob Bruun Larsen · 87' · BUR
5 reactions
"87' Two final changes 🔃
🔛 Bruun Larsen & Ward-Prowse
⬇️ Anthony & Florentino"
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"@AVFCOfficial Need a goal and you bring on Bailey 😂😂
#BURAVL #EPL #PremierLeague"
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"Awful performance from Emery and the players today. Bad line up to start with, introduce defensive shakiness when we just need a solid win. Individual error from Martinez and an individual error Cash but collectively not good enough. Only Watkins and McGinn really looked up for it. Rogers needs to fix his approach to these games too, way to casual"
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"@AVFCOfficial You're not winning this game on purpose to Premier league 6th place team to get Champions league ticket. Cheating cunts🤮🤮"
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"@AVFCOfficial Bailey for Mcginn every time Emery does this it turns to crap."
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Captivating Quotes
Straight From the Fans
The best fan quotes from this match — the funny, the sharp, the viral. These are ready to use in your video, in subtitles, or as thumbnails.
"Cash gave them their second goal 🙄"
"Well done, Burnley. Showed some integrity unlike Villa not showing up against Spurs."
"Burnley decided to play like Brazil after they got relegated."
"Giving us hope for them to make arsenal drop points"
"Aston Villa deserved a penalty on the 90th min. After Kyle Walker brought down Buendia."
"Disastrous result for Villa with their last 2 games being Liverpool (top 5 rival) and Man City (likely needing a win to be champions) they could find themselves leapfrogged by Bournemouth and Brighton. Granted they can reach champs league via Europa League but that's sticking all your eggs in one basket."
"Watkins header was on side, and the goal should of stood"
"First Burnley goal a mile offside."
"Don’t show the buendia penalty?! Sky tv is…."
"Var line from the player should have been the ball.... Watkins was behind the ball."
Top Conversations
Most Active Threads
The posts that sparked the most replies — these are your conversation starters and debate topics.
1060 replies · 23% of posts · Medium engagement · Mixed
"if we miss out on CL because we took one point from Fulham, Dr Tottenham and Burnley then heads need to fucking roll.
If the mods ask, I mean that metaphorically. I think."
"if we miss out on CL because we took one point from Fulham, Dr Tottenham and Burnley then heads need to fucking roll.
If the mods ask, I mean that metaphorically. I think."
So Emery shoild be fired if we don't get Champions League? Is that what you are seriously saying?
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No, I'm mostly talking about the squad, although there will need to be serious conversations internally about our embarrassingly disjointed transfer strategy and Unai's role in that (as both coach and member of the recruitment team).
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Anyone who wants to punish Our Lord and Savior, Unai Emery, is delusional. The man has performed miracles and somehow is being criticized for it not being miraculous enough.
The fact the bottom two have been absolutely horrific this and weve managed to do the double over only brighton and west ham says a lot about our points total.
And thats a point total that looked great a month ago, but weve barely added to it
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and man city 🙌
Emery out
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Insane like he's made mistakes but firing him would a self own
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Unless you think we can go and get Iraola (in which case we should pull the trigger immediately) there is no-one better at the moment, even with our league form being absolutely fucking inexcusable.
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Mismatched flair?
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Not really no. I think Iraola is pretty much the only manager with experience of this league who would plausibly do a better job in our circumstances than Unai. I still back Unai.
"Thats not reactionary at all."
"Thats not reactionary at all."
How is it reactionary when it has been the standard for most of the season. He had a good run of 9 games or so. The rest of the season he has been horrid.
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Youd could have posted this before the game, guess its just coincidence you chose immediately after the game to make a non-reactionary post.
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I made a comment. Not a post. Im not OP so your point is worthless.
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Its not pointless- youre claiming the OPs post is not reactionary and Ive pointed out how it quite clearly is, whether or not you posted the original shite.
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Would it not actually be reactionary to say Rogers deserves to stay after one good game after months of mediocrity? I think it is you being reactionary. This post is a result of months of poor performances. How is that reactionary when it has been the standard?
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Not really sure you know what reactionary means. Hes been overplayed because we havent been able to bolster the squad. His standard hasnt been mediocre all season. Take him out of the squad and were much lower the league table.
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How has been from Auguest to October and Janurary to now. He had a purple patch. He is shite.
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We could back and forth all you like, I think you're talking out of your arse.
He has the joint third highest rating on who scored, for a team that's currently fifth in the league. Maybe, just maybe, he isn't the one who's shite, but it's your inability to judge a players ability and their value to a team. I know Emery wouldn't say that, and Id take his judgment over yours any day of the week.
[https://www.whoscored.com/teams/24/show/england-aston-villa](https://www.whoscored.com/teams/24/show/england-aston-villa)
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He is also they player who has lost possession the most. On average half the time he receives the ball he loses it.
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So? He's expected to advance the play and create chances, with one forward up front. Mate. you really don't know much about football.
"It's ok, we'll beat Fulham.
It's ok, we'll beat Spurs.
It's ok, we'll beat Burnley."
"It's ok, we'll beat Fulham.
It's ok, we'll beat Spurs.
It's ok, we'll beat Burnley."
[I point to my comment on Thursday night.](https://www.reddit.com/r/avfc/s/GZ0kLlLUg6)
Imagine if we didn’t get that late goal against Sunderland
It was a poor performance, but a point away in the PL is never bad.
The question is whether other clubs will win the remaining games they got. We'll see. I suspect Brighton will be our biggest issue. Hopefully Man Utd can step up.
It's ok this point will get us Champions League. And we are going to win Europa and get Champions League anyways. Quit being so negative!!!
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> And we are going to win Europa and get Champions League anyways
Big fucking gamble if we don't.
The cup final is absolutely massive, because I can easily see us finishing 6th, and given that our form since Christmas has been barely beating relegation form, we couldn't feel hard done by if we miss out in the league. We've been absolutely woeful in the league for ages, so negativity is fully justified IMO
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Oh sorry you are right. 1 point from 9 from three of the worst teams this season shouldn't be cause for negativity. Great job Unai and the boys.
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There’s a little context to it also though, the EL. If we weren’t in that I’d agree.
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The focus is the Europa trophy not games that probably won't matter.
It’s turned into it’s okay Man City will beat Bournemouth man united will beat Brighton now.
Embarrassing.
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Could be worse. Could be Chelsea.
"As long as city beat Bournemouth we are fine"
"As long as city beat Bournemouth we are fine"
With the way its looking, its genuinely more likely for bournemouth to beat city than for us to beat either liverpool or city
Our problem the is Brighton who would pip us on gd
We are absolutely toast in the league if we don’t win this stop posting copium. Emery is literally throwing another game before our eyes being unbelievably passive
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I don’t think he’s throwing it but 3 points are definitely needed.
Yeah let’s rely on other teams to do our job
That's correct but we shouldn't be drawing with a team that's already relegated.
We also have Brighton breathing down our neck too 😵💫
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They can’t pass us unless we lose every game
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The two games against Liverpool and Manchester City? We will lose those games.
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They’ll finish above us on goal difference
"We now have to do either:
Beat Liverpool or Man City.
Win the Europa league
If we fail both of those.
We then have to hope Brighton don’t win against both Leeds and Man united.
And Bournemouth do"
"We now have to do either:
Beat Liverpool or Man City.
Win the Europa league
If we fail both of those.
We then have to hope Brighton don’t win against both Leeds and Man united.
And Bournemouth do"
United to shaft us last game of the season again?
I mean to be fair, the odds of us losing to both Liverpool and Man City, losing the Europa league final, and having Brighton win out or Bournemouth get 4 points has to be a combined less than 10 percent
‘mess’
3 games left, gotta win 1
Brighton is six points behind. One point from the last two matches should do. But I don't think we can get a point.
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Liverpool have been struggling and look a shadow of themselves, so I expect them to absolutely dick us to an extent that it's unethical to broadcast highlights before the watershed.
Imagine turning up to Man City on the last day of the season if they still have hope of winning the league, that'll be absolutely stomach turning.
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Bournemouth only need 4 points from their two games against Man City and a likely already safe Nottingham Forest to catch us if we lose both games. One more point for us means Bournemouth must beat City.
Brighton's games aren't easy but I can see them winning both too.
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This is the scenario I’m expecting to happen.
I do think Man City will beat Bournemouth. But Brighton will win against Leeds.
Our second side gets destroyed by Liverpool.
Which means we go into the final game of the season needing to best man city.
Brighton then beat man united. We lose 4-0 and finish 6th.
The anomaly being of course whether we win Europa or not.
And Buendia who made a difference was sat on the bench for 75 mins... why?
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Rotation, you see. (Rotation is when Rogers is run into the ground for 90 minutes every single week and thereby offers absolutely fuck-all.)
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#1
Our 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th goal in the @premierleague! https://t.co/BVZJX78FhT
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#2
Zian Flemming becomes the first player since Chris Wood in 2021 to score 10 goals in a Premier League season 👏 https://t.co/KvLLOza0R1
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#3
A point at Turf Moor. https://t.co/BoxE6TgKvF
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#4
ROSS HEADS US LEVEL AND THAT ONE WILL COUNT 👊
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#5
Top support as always today, Villans 💜
Thank you and safe travels back home 🏠 https://t.co/SYgDmgNcE2
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#6
🫵👏 https://t.co/aCbKvvZc41
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#7
Emi sprays a long ball over the last line of defence and it's a cute finish from Ollie past the goalkeeper to put us in the lead 🤜🤛
🟣 1-2 ⚪️ || 56' #BURAVL https://t.co/vgUjvNHmZP
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#8
McGinn swings in the corner and Ross meets it with power to head home our equaliser ⚖️
🟣 1-1 ⚪️ || 42' #BURAVL https://t.co/8UMU1A9KWv
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#9
Looking to get back into it 👊 https://t.co/689CnXcbX5
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#10
OLLIE POKES US AHEAD COME ONNN ✊
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#11
Straight into it, let's go lads 👏 https://t.co/OmRBx0ZlhL
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#12
Come on, you Villa boys 💪 https://t.co/9tf0Dv8Cqz
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#13
All square as we enter the break ⏸️ #BURAVL https://t.co/XFzlA6WG68
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#14
Today's Premier League MOTM is Zian Flemming 💪 https://t.co/zOJ7jCqmer
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#15
We're underway at Turf Moor — UP THE VILLA ▶️ https://t.co/WE8tCmrpCH
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#16
OLLIE HEADS US LEVEL 💥
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#17
It's ok, we'll beat Fulham.
It's ok, we'll beat Spurs.
It's ok, we'll beat Burnley.
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#18
A double change as Lucas and Emi enter 🔄
🟣 2-2 ⚪️ || 74' #BURAVL https://t.co/ZWYQlnaJhD
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#19
Our final change of the afternoon 🔄
🟣 2-2 ⚪️ || 85' #BURAVL https://t.co/cTwAIyqm8b
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#20
Goal. Burnley take an early lead.
🟣 1-0 ⚪️ || 9' #BURAVL
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#21
Another double substitution as Lammy and Luiz are introduced 🔄
🟣 2-2 ⚪️ || 80' #BURAVL https://t.co/ebL3VAx8Uw
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#22
It ends in a draw ⏸️ https://t.co/YeGtqZWRsT
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#23
An instant response 🇳🇱 https://t.co/Cohx2qAogw
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#24
JAIDON HAS US AHEAD!!! 🫡 https://t.co/arpkiLDx7E
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#25
Goal for Burnley.
🟣 2-2 ⚪️ || 58' #BURAVL
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#26
After a VAR check, Ollie just strayed offside. The goal has been ruled out.
🟣 1-0 ⚪️ || 40' #BURAVL
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#27
Youri hits one from long range but it's tipped just over the bar.
🟣 1-0 ⚪️ || 35' #BURAVL
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#28
@AVFCOfficial we’ve given a champions league place to bournemouth 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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#29
@AVFCOfficial Probably the only game we could have won in the last three games we had and we’ve bottled it
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#30
@AVFCOfficial Don't ever start mings in starting 11
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#31
In the right place at the right time 🤌 https://t.co/wXUjXBDZNN
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#32
@AVFCOfficial Should’ve been a pen but we had so many chances to win it
Rogers legs gotta be mush idk why he’s so shit
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#33
It’s turned into it’s okay Man City will beat Bournemouth man united will beat Brighton now.
Embarrassing.
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#34
if we miss out on CL because we took one point from Fulham, Dr Tottenham and Burnley then heads need to fucking roll.
If the mods ask, I mean that metaphorically. I think.
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#35
@AVFCOfficial Honestly sick and tired of watching Morgan Rogers. Fucking useless.
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#36
@AVFCOfficial Martinez only goalkeeper who can be prime Courtouis one day and a out of prime Olsen the other.
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#37
One of the worst calls in VAR history. And it is a low bar. I can’t fathom how a professional referee can make that decision. They should be removed from their jobs.
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#38
Stands on heel, takes boot off, rips sock. Nothing. Pisstake
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#39
truly is baffling isn't it? stonewall pen
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#40
@AVFCOfficial we are lucky everyone else in the league behind us is arse, we don’t deserve top 4
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#41
Refereeing is an issue. Cash, despite the brain-dead decision, was fouled. Why was VAR not involved?
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#42
Denied a clear penalty on Thursday, and a red card for Anderson in the first leg. Feels like every season we have to fight the referee as well as the opposition
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#43
@AVFCOfficial cheers mings for just walking with the ball costing us valuable minutes, what a wanker, get him gone
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#44
No apparently he exaggerates going down though. As if they haven’t already shown that if you don’t make a meal of it you don’t get a foul. Officials can fuck right off
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#45
It's a problem with the rules. Refs don't make big decisions because they know VAR will bail them out and now VAR try to stay with the onfield decision which leaves the wrong decision
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#46
Rogers has been awful for months
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#47
@AVFCOfficial THAT’S pretty bad guys
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#48
@AVFCOfficial Just fucking around w the ball what u expect
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#49
@AVFCOfficial this club 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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#50
@AVFCOfficial Not good enough. No PL away win since January is awful. We've got to rely on both Brighton & Bournemouth dropping points, because I can't see us getting anything out of LFC/City with the final between them.
Could Villa, just once, do it the easier way? We are o…
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#51
2 things can be true. We deserved the draw and we deserved that PK.
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#52
There’s nothing embarrassing in being 5th, in the EL final with a razor-thin squad
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#53
@AVFCOfficial we are so sloppy
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#54
I just don’t understand why we’ve made any changes from Thursday. Just play the best team. If we win this we can do whatever we like against Liverpool and city. Lose 10-0 or whatever it doesn’t even matter.
We have voluntarily self sabotaged ourselves for 2 league games in a row…
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#55
@AVFCOfficial 😂😂😂😂😂😂 that’s rubbish
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#56
i think he's in bad form bc he never gets any rest. when he's rested and in form he is genuinely class. but emery is running him into the ground
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#57
Lindelof has to go down as the signing of the summer. On a free. Brings experience and maturity. Never let us down. When in the midfield he can also drop back into the cbs and ply as a three allowing the fullbacks to press on.
I feel so much more comfortable with him than Bogar…
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#58
More of a pen then the one Thursday
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#59
At this point it's almost like they're determined not to give us a penalty all season.
I genuinely cannot believe they didn't tell the ref to go to the screen for that.
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#60
Burnley keeper making his debut. World class performance incoming.
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#61
@AVFCOfficial Barkley, Maatsen and Mings are a load of shite, got ourselves to blame 👍🏻
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#62
We now have to do either:
Beat Liverpool or Man City.
Win the Europa league
If we fail both of those.
We then have to hope Brighton don’t win against both Leeds and Man united.
And Bournemouth don’t get 4 points from Man City and forest.
What a mess we’re in now.
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#63
To be a sky 6 club. Or a club that isn’t threatening the sky 6
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#64
@AVFCOfficial Getting 1 point out of Wolves, Tottenham and Burnley is a fucking embarrassment. Get Mings, Bogarde, Bailey, Maatsen and Barkley out this club, it’s the same fucking shit whenever these fucking play
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#65
He's captain hindsight too.
"What he wants to do there is shoot on target. But he's hit it off target. He should shoot on target then he might score" ~ Andy Hintchcliffe, probably.
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#66
Correction: Rogers for most of this season has absolutely not been a "high-level player".
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#67
People will focus on the penalty controversy and fair enough but our big players today were absolutely woeful. Rogers and Tielemans put in maybe the worst performances of their seasons - and other starters like McGinn and cash were pretty horrid too. Of our starters I’d say Mart…
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#68
@AVFCOfficial it’s typical bloody Villa isn’t it to put in tha performance on thursday and then let this happen
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#69
@AVFCOfficial Get back into it against Burnley, how shameful man🤣
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#70
@AVFCOfficial Surely that’s a foul on Cash no?
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#71
Between the Watkins goal looking like he was potentially behind the ball, Cash getting shoved off the ball with no foul given for their second, and that egregious lack of a penalty I feel like yes we should have done more but the refs have put their thumb on the scale today.
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#72
Good process lads
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#73
@BurnleyOfficial Those 10 goals helped us to finish 19 and not 20 🙄😆
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#74
If you truly want to be labeled as "world class" you cannot be a complete liability for 50% of your matches. Rogers has incredible talent but consistency is a major issue. If someone wants to pay through the nose for him, let him go. I’d rather 2-3 players that work their tails o…
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#75
**Nice to see the players smiling and laughing with the Burnley players at full time on the last game of the season**
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#76
If you think that Martinez is a net loss on points compared to even above average premier league keepers, well, that’s just silly.
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#77
barkley should not be included in this. he's been decent and scored some really important goals for us
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#78
@AVFCOfficial @premierleague how about getting 1501
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#79
Even after 45 ⚖️ https://t.co/Q0kMYiv9vJ
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#80
@AVFCOfficial @avfc_david support has been better then performances all season
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#81
Nothing like villa having the easiest run in to guarantee CL football and struggling
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#82
18th in the form guide. Currently losing to the team that are 20th.
Horrendous.
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#83
Literally the polar opposite to Ally McCoist. Probably can't have them commentate together otherwise the universe would blink out of existence.
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#84
Sancho can’t even get on over Bailey now. He really is done
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#85
Another stat:
Since the Bologna game we’ve conceded 7 goals with Mings in the side and 2 with Pau in the side. Pau has played more games
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#86
It's always the games against the struggling teams that make me the most nervous
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#87
Didn't deserve the win, but the no-penalty against Buendía was genuinely unbelievable.
Rogers hasn't been good in a while. I even gave him a poor rating against Forest. No idea what's happened there.
If we don't beat Freiburg then this will be an all-time bottle job.
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#88
I'd get Buendia on tbh. We need battlers here.
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#89
Please Villa none of that 'After the lord mayor's show' shit today please.
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#90
Match fixing must be looked into, I am not even joking.
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#91
We don't get those decisions, we just get apologies afterwards.
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#92
Ah the post match emotional overreaction posts. Missed these guys.
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#93
WE HAVE CITY AND LIVERPOOL IN BETWEEN A EUROPA LEAGUE FUCKING FINAL WHY THE FUCK ARE WE NOT BEATING BURNLEY.
THIS WAS A MUST WIN
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#94
It looks like we're playing Mings to try and score from corners. But we've forgotten he's nowhere near as good defending as he was a couple of years ago. One of he or Maatsen has to come off for me
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#95
Trying to stay positive here. Negative thoughts first: Roger’s genuinely needs rest, he was off it but he’s played 3200 minutes this season. That’s unmanageable, so it’s not his fault. We’re leaky when we play with Mings. Love the guy, but he needs to be moved on this summer imo.…
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#96
We are in a CL spot, a European final, and I’m still fucking sick of these cunts.
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#97
Ben Mee on BBC sport says it's not a penalty. I'm more surprised he was disappointed Buendia's ankle wasn't broken, because that's what that cunt would have done.
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#98
How is that not a penalty?!?!?
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#99
Our attack is fine, the defence my god
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#100
Well, there's your obligatory braindead defensive giveaway while taking a wildly unnecessary risk that apparently is a foundational tenet of the club.
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Match Statistics
Objective numbers to anchor every talking point
Team-level stats from SportMonks — possession, shots, passes, set pieces, defensive actions and more.
| Statistic | BUR | AVL |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 2 |
| Ball Possession % | 34 | 66 |
| Shots Total | 15 | 18 |
| Shots On Target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots Off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Blocked | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Insidebox | 7 | 9 |
| Shots Outsidebox | 8 | 9 |
| Goal Attempts | 9 | 13 |
| Big Chances Created | 3 | 3 |
| Big Chances Missed | 2 | 2 |
| Hit Woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Assists | 1 | 2 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Fouls | 17 | 8 |
| Free Kicks | 10 | 19 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Throw-ins | 14 | 21 |
| Goal Kicks | 12 | 6 |
| Substitutions | 5 | 5 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 |
| Attacks | 68 | 92 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 28 | 49 |
| Passes | 255 | 511 |
| Successful Passes | 186 | 439 |
| Successful Passes % | 73 | 86 |
| Long Passes | 47 | 41 |
| Successful Long Passes | 13 | 19 |
| Successful Long Passes % | 28 | 46 |
| Key Passes | 11 | 12 |
| Total Crosses | 15 | 27 |
| Accurate Crosses | 3 | 6 |
| Dribble Attempts | 11 | 14 |
| Successful Dribbles | 5 | 4 |
| Successful Dribbles % | 45 | 29 |
| Tackles | 21 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 4 |
| Duels Won | 39 | 40 |
| Successful Headers | 5 | 6 |
| Ball Safe | 57 | 68 |