Tomorrow’s match will be a tough one, and some may think I’m crazy for saying that. We’ll likely see new players in key positions—defense, midfield (on the wing), and attack (cutting in from the left). For a positive result, all three must perform well.
If they’re even slightly off and Ipswich comes in pumped, we could face a real struggle. While substitutions have worked well for us this season, the manager will want these players to perform at their best from the start. If they do, I’m confident we’ll secure the three points.
Our style of play and how these new players fit into it make it difficult for any team to get a result at Villa Park. Injuries have affected many teams, but we’ve just strengthened and are getting players back at the right time. If everything clicks tomorrow, it could be a great day. I’m optimistic—are you?
Match Facts from the BBC
Head-to-head
– Ipswich have won just one of their last 14 top-flight meetings with Villa (D3, L10).
– Ipswich’s last win at Villa Park came in the Championship in 2017, and they’ve only won there twice in 44 years.
Aston Villa
– Villa’s recent loss to Wolves ended a 19-match unbeaten run against teams in the relegation zone (W13, D6).
– They’re unbeaten in 11 home Premier League games since their season opener against Arsenal (W6, D5).
– Villa’s only clean sheet in their last 14 matches came in a 1-0 win at Everton last month.
– Ollie Watkins has 10 goal contributions (four goals, six assists) in his last six Premier League games against promoted sides.
– Morgan Rogers has scored eight goals in his last eight matches at Villa Park.
Ipswich Town
– Ipswich have just one clean sheet in their last 20 top-flight games and have lost their last four by a combined score of 14-2.
– They haven’t lost five straight Premier League games since 1995.
– Ipswich have had the fewest touches in the opposition penalty area this season (415).
– Liam Delap leads all forwards with 49 fouls committed this season.
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