BPL Game 31: Aston Villa (A)

No Podolski for this one. Most of the team are >95% condition and all match fit. Selection headache.

Decided to rest Giroud completely, not like I really need him to finish off a 7th placed Villa, but still not lacking in the striking department.

GAME ON!!!

Walcott has picked up a knock early on, but stays on.

HT. Nothing happening. Bore.

53m: What was I saying? Santon and Tello exchange passes from the throw, Santon to Ramsey, who sees Tello's run into the box and delivers, right foot screamer into the bottom corner of the goal. 1-0

73m: Decided to bite the bullet and bring Giroud on for Theo, and Coquelin replaces Fellaini

77m: Impact sub in Coquelin. Ball won by Ramsey in own half, ball forward to Giroud but Dunne heads 'clear', gathered by Coquelin who coolly takes it around Brad Guzan and slides it into an empty net. 2-0

86m: Sub. Rossi on for Santi

FT

Game over, now level points with Man Utd, 20 goals behind though. AND they have a game in hand. Seems as though I am consigned to remain 2nd, but I will not give up hope that I can take Arsenal to glory!