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If Ferguson was still manager, Martinez and Bruno would be playing for Port Vale by next week.
Rob, Huddersfield
'Manchester United are still Manchester United'published at 22:46 BST 21 October
FT: Como 4-1 Manchester United
Kasper Schmeichel
Former Celtic goalkeeper on 5 LiveManchester United are still Manchester United, and Liverpool went through a similar phrase and it took a very long long time for them to get back. What it required was the right people.
Brendan Rodgers came in and started to turn things around, obviously there was Rafa Benitez, but I'm talking particularly in the Premier League. He put some foundations in place and then Jurgen Klopp came in, and that's when they really accelerated and became the Liverpool that they are today.
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This is what we get when we try to replicate what we had with Fergie. United need to seriously get their act together, and find their mojo again, as this is just getting embarrassing and it starts from the top down & includes those pulling their weight on the pitch!
Steve, London
'Arsenal will miss Saka but have players who can step up'published at 22:42 BST 21 October
FT: Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
Nedum Onuoha
Former Man City defender on MOTD: UEFA Champions LeagueAs far as the game goes, getting a result like that against Bayern, with Arsenal probably believing they could go on and get the win at the end, is very impressive.
The only negative is seeing one of their star players, Saka, having to pull up with an injury early in the first half. He was lying on the floor with his hand up and he knew he was in a bit of trouble, so now the concern will be how long he is out for.
(Saka's absence) It's not necessarily something that means the team will struggle heavily but there is a reason why he is regarded as one of the best players in this Arsenal team and is seen as being important for them. They will still be hoping he isn't out for so long.
This is one of the reasons their squad has been built the way it has been and I think Madueke and Eze did well on the wings today after Saka came off (Madueke had started on the left but switched to the right with Eze coming on to the left).
In terms of options, at this moment in time for Arsenal, it is not going to be an issue... they will miss the star power that he has, they still have plenty of other wide players who can step up and do the job while they wait for him to come back.
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FT: Como 4-1 Manchester United
Joe Cole
Former Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT SportsIf you're captain of Manchester United you cannot come out and question the tactics.
It would never have happened under Sir Alex Ferguson.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 22:35 BST 21 October
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Man U - if you've sacked 7 managers and nothing has changed, it's probably not the manager?
Dave F, Swindon
It feels like 'open season' for Man Utdpublished at 22:33 BST 21 October
FT: Como 4-1 Manchester United
Matt Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveWhat teams aren't in better shape and form than Manchester United? Manchester United for me get results because they spent a lot of money and they do have players that can do things, and they will win some football matches, but at the moment it's just open season it feels at the club.
That's a very difficult thing to deal with, can you be successful on the pitch when that's going on? Probably not, I don't think that's possible. I wasn't surprised to see that they really struggled against a team that's on the complete opposite side of where they are.
[Como are] together, fresh, new, have something to prove and grabbing their opportunity as a group.
There is something definitely wrong, and to criticise not the manager directly, but the tactics, which land at his feet is so damaging.
'A fascinating game'published at 22:31 BST 21 October
FT: Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports: "That is one of the highest levels we played. Two teams who wanted to press each other and wanted to attack and wanted to play. It was a fascinating game.
"We started the game incredibly well, we were so dominant. Then we had to adapt without Saka. In the second half the game was a bit even and they scored the goals and we had to react, which we did. We scored and we had the chance to win it too. That is the level."
On Saka's injury: "They are a bit concerned. A player who has to come off with a really sharp pain is never good news but we have to wait and see."
'You don't come out as captain and question the manager'published at 22:30 BST 21 October
FT: Como 4-1 Manchester United
Joe Cole
Former Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT SportsBruno Fernandes is absolutely questioning the tactics.
I've played for managers where I don't agree with the tactics that they do but you might say that to your mate or to your wife... you don't come out as captain of the club and question the manager.
He doesn't even do it properly. If you're going to come out [and say that] be bold and say it with your chest.
He sort of says 'it could have been this but then it's up to the manager to decide'.
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Just watched two of the top four teams in Europe slug it out. A better result for Arsenal despite the Saka injury but neither of those two worry that PSG side at the moment.
Hugh, New York
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FT: Aston Villa 3-1 Viking
Emiliano BuendÃa is the first Aston Villa player to score in four consecutive appearances in Europe, and the first Argentine to do so for a Premier League team since Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero in 2018-19.
'It's a different level when it comes from the captain'published at 22:25 BST 21 October
FT: Como 4-1 Manchester United
John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 LiveI'm surprised at the size of it I would say, and certainly the comments afterwards. I mean they are really damaging aren't they. I think they did as well as they could to keep a lid on it last week after Lisandro Martinez said what he did, but this is a different level, it's a different level when it comes from the captain.
'Exposing all of the issues that are at Manchester United'published at 22:23 BST 21 October
FT: Como 4-1 Manchester United
Kasper Schmeichel
Former Celtic goalkeeper on 5 LiveWith experience you learn that you need to keep these things in-house. It's a problem, with everything that happened during the week.
Michael Carrick didn't need this, the club didn't need this, and what it is, is that it's exposing all of the issues that are at Manchester United.
It's very plain to see that there are loads of issues but you need to be fixing them, you need to be having meetings within the club, which I'm sure that they are, but it's obviously not resolved because there are some frustrations there which haven't been resolved.
It's just translating on to the pitch.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 22:21 BST 21 October
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As a neutral, Carrick has to be sacked. Before it's too late. In fact Man Utd need a whole revamp in all departments, a crucial winter transfer window coming up for them otherwise possible relegation candidates. P.S, Kane for Ballon D'Or!!!
Joey, Kent
'Kane is the clear winner of Ballon d'or'published at 22:20 BST 21 October
FT: Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, speaking to TNT Sports about Harry Kane for Ballon d'Or: "He is the clear winner. His numbers speak for themselves, the year he has had has been remarkable. When you play with him you realise how good he is and when you play against him you see how much of a pain it is.
"He is ridiculous, such a good player and I am lucky I can play with him, not so lucky I have to play against him."
On his goal: "When you play against teams who are man to man all over the pitch you have to apply certain principles. They follow you all over the pitch but I lost my man and I just kept running and lot my runner and then I was in on the goal. So happy. Gyokeres has been making such a good impact coming off the bench. He made some great runs tonight and set me up for the goal.
"It is what the manager has drilled into us. We aren't just going to come here and sit. At home they are probably one of the best teams in Europe so to come here tonight and give that account of ourselves was really good. We have to keep going."
Aston Villa continued the impressive start to their Champions League campaign with a comfortable victory over Viking at Villa Park.
Villa made it three wins from three, following their 6-0 demolition of Fenerbahce, by easing past the Norwegian side who pushed Bayern Munich all the way to draw 3-3 in the last round of matches.
Unai Emery's side were on top from the start, Viking living dangerously on several occasions before Ross Barkley turned in Ibrahim Mbaye's corner at the near post after 23 minutes.
Villa continued to dominate and doubled their lead eight minutes before half-time, Emiliano Buendia scoring from the spot after Alysson was tripped by Zlatko Tripic, the decision given after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review.
Viking showed more attacking intent at the start of the second half, but Villa wrapped up another three points in the Champions League when the impressive Alysson's cross was turned into his own net by Henrik Heggheim after 62 minutes.
It paved the way for a comfortable conclusion as Villa closed out a victory that was another emphatic statement from the great European specialist Emery.
Alejandro Garnacho, who has struggled to make an impact at Villa since his loan move from Chelsea, emerged as a substitute to produce a lively cameo, almost getting on the scoresheet, only to see his shot saved by Viking keeper Arlid Ostbo.
Viking pulled a goal back with four minutes left, Peter Christiansen's acrobatic finish given by VAR after initially being ruled offside, but nothing could spoil another satisfying night for Emery, Villa's 12th consecutive home win in European competition.
How Aston Villa's players rated
Zion Suzuki: Not a huge amount to do, but what he did was done with confidence. Will have been disappointed to miss out on a clean sheet late on. 6
Victor Lindelof: Couple of decent clearances but hardly under any stress all night. 6
Tyrone Mings: Comfortable night as Villa dominated apart from brief Viking threats. 6
Pau Torres: Calm and composed at the back. Rarely troubled. 6
Ross Barkley: Clever near post header for Villa's opener and enjoyed the space he was given in midfield to show his creative side. 7
John McGinn: Typical "Super John McGinn" performance. At the heart of everything. Tackling. Passing. Just what Villa fans have come to love. 7
Alysson: Lively and dangerous out wide. Won the penalty for Emiliano Buendia to score and set up other dangerous opportunities. Real pace and deserved a goal for his efforts. 8
Ibrahim Mbaye: Sent in the perfect delivery from a corner for Barkley's opener and was always energetic. 6
Joao Gomes: Took a knock early but recovered. Solid in the midfield base, ambitious with his passing and saw a cross deflected on to the bar. 7
Emilianio Buendia: Creator. Should have scored with a first half header but coolly slotted home his penalty. 7
Nicolas Jackson: Often a threat but not on target this time. Should have scored with two early headers. 6
Substitutes:
Tammy Abraham (on 70, Jackson): No time to make a serious impact. 5
Leon Goretzka (on 70, Barkley): Brought on to secure the win with his experience. 6
Matty Cash (on 71, Joao Gomes): Barely anything to do. 5
Alejandro Garnacho (on 72, Mbaye): Lively cameo. Could have had a goal. Might boost fragile confidence. 6
George Hemmings (on 75, Alysson):
Subs not used:
Bizot, Wright, Harwood-Bellis, Kamara, Maatsen, Bogarde.
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Player of the match
Number: 47 Alysson
Average rating 8.55
Number: 47 Alysson
Average Rating: 8.55Number: 7 J. McGinn
Average Rating: 8.10Number: 6 R. Barkley
Average Rating: 8.07Number: 10 E. BuendÃa
Average Rating: 7.94Number: 1 Z. Suzuki
Average Rating: 7.79Number: 35 João Gomes
Average Rating: 7.77Number: 3 V. Lindelöf
Average Rating: 7.66Number: 19 I. Mbaye
Average Rating: 7.58Number: 14 Pau Torres
Average Rating: 7.49Number: 11 N. Jackson
Average Rating: 7.42Number: 17 A. Garnacho
Average Rating: 7.29Number: 5 T. Mings
Average Rating: 7.22Number: 27 L. Goretzka
Average Rating: 7.09Number: 2 M. Cash
Average Rating: 6.70Number: 53 G. Hemmings
Average Rating: 6.60Number: 18 T. Abraham
Average Rating: 6.55Number: 20 P. Christiansen
Average Rating: 4.58Number: 1 A. Østbø
Average Rating: 4.51Number: 8 J. Bell
Average Rating: 4.08Number: 7 K. Askildsen
Average Rating: 4.06Number: 6 G. Stensness
Average Rating: 3.96Number: 10 Z. Tripić
Average Rating: 3.96Number: 16 H. Bjørdal
Average Rating: 3.95Number: 2 H. Haugen
Average Rating: 3.94Number: 27 J. Daland
Average Rating: 3.84Number: 24 V. Auklend
Average Rating: 3.79Number: 29 T. Moi
Average Rating: 3.78Number: 17 E. Bassey
Average Rating: 3.77Number: 19 A. Cosic
Average Rating: 3.76Number: 22 E. Botheim
Average Rating: 3.70Number: 26 S. Kvia-Egeskog
Average Rating: 3.69Number: 5 H. Heggheim
Average Rating: 3.64After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Aston Villa, Position 2, Points 9
- Viking, Position 33, Points 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
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6 Stuttgart | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
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9 Como | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
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11 Club Brugge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
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12 Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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17 Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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18 PSV | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
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23 Galatasaray | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 |
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24 LASK | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 |
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25 Sabah FK | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
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26 Feyenoord | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
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27 Lens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 |
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28 Bodø / Glimt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 |
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29 AEK Athens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
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31 Fenerbahçe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 2 |
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32 Slavia Prague | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 |
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33 Viking | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 |
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34 Porto | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 |
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36 Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 13 | -12 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Play-off
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Team Lineups
home team, Aston Villa
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team, Aston Villa
away team, Viking
Manager: Morten Jensen
Formation: 4 - 5 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team, Viking
home team, Aston Villa
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team, Viking
Manager: Morten Jensen
Formation: 4 - 5 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Sebastian Gishamer
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Alan Kijas
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Roland Riedel
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Santino Schreiner
- Fourth Official:
- Walter Altmann
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Ivan Bebek
Match momentum
Aston Villa
Viking
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Viking |
2' | Viking |
3' | Aston Villa |
4' | Aston Villa |
5' | Aston Villa |
6' | Aston Villa |
7' | Aston Villa |
8' | Aston Villa |
9' | Aston Villa |
10' | Aston Villa |
11' | Aston Villa |
12' | Aston Villa |
13' | Aston Villa |
14' | Aston Villa |
15' | Aston Villa |
16' | Aston Villa |
17' | Aston Villa |
18' | Aston Villa |
19' | Aston Villa |
20' | Aston Villa |
21' | Aston Villa |
22' | Aston Villa |
23' | Aston VillaGoal |
24' | Aston Villa |
25' | Aston Villa |
26' | Aston Villa |
27' | Aston Villa |
28' | Aston Villa |
29' | Aston Villa |
30' | Aston Villa |
31' | Aston Villa |
32' | Aston Villa |
33' | Aston Villa |
34' | Aston Villa |
35' | Aston Villa |
36' | Aston Villa |
37' | Aston VillaPenalty |
38' | Aston Villa |
39' | Aston Villa |
40' | Aston Villa |
41' | Aston Villa |
42' | Aston Villa |
43' | Aston Villa |
44' | Aston Villa |
45' | Viking |
45'+1 | Viking |
45'+2 | Aston Villa |
45'+3 | Viking |
Half time 45'+4 | Viking |
46' | Aston Villa |
47' | Viking |
48' | Viking |
49' | Viking |
50' | Viking |
51' | Viking |
52' | Viking |
53' | Viking |
54' | Viking |
55' | Viking |
56' | Aston Villa |
57' | Aston Villa |
58' | Aston Villa |
59' | Aston Villa |
60' | Aston Villa |
61' | Viking |
62' | Aston VillaOwn Goal |
63' | Aston Villa |
64' | Aston Villa |
65' | Aston Villa |
66' | Aston Villa |
67' | Viking |
68' | Viking |
69' | Aston Villa |
70' | Aston Villa |
71' | Aston Villa |
72' | Viking |
73' | Viking |
74' | Aston Villa |
75' | Aston Villa |
76' | Aston Villa |
77' | Aston Villa |
78' | Aston Villa |
79' | Aston Villa |
80' | Aston Villa |
81' | Aston Villa |
82' | Aston Villa |
83' | Aston Villa |
84' | VikingGoal |
85' | Viking |
86' | Viking |
87' | Viking |
88' | Viking |
89' | Viking |
90' | Viking |
90'+1 | Viking |
90'+2 | Viking |
90'+3 | Viking |
90'+4 | Viking |
Full time 90'+5 | Viking |
Match Stats
Key, A Villa v VikingBasic Stats
Overall possession
Aston Villa 54.5%Viking 45.5%
xG
Aston Villa 2.6683Viking 0.7491Shots
Aston Villa 21Viking 10Shots on target
Aston Villa 10Viking 3Total touches inside the opposition box
Aston Villa 40Viking 12Goalkeeper saves
Aston Villa 2Viking 8Aerial duels won
Aston Villa 8Viking 5Fouls committed
Aston Villa 7Viking 14Corners taken
Aston Villa 8Viking 6In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Aston Villa 21Viking 10Shots on target
Aston Villa 10Viking 3Shots off target
Aston Villa 7Viking 0Attempts out of box
Aston Villa 4Viking 6Hit woodwork
Aston Villa 1Viking 0Total offsides
Aston Villa 2Viking 3Expected
xG
Aston Villa 2.6683Viking 0.7491xG from open play
Aston Villa 1.4059Viking 0.7284xG from set play
Aston Villa 0.474Viking 0.0207xA
Aston Villa 1.68081Viking 0.540031Distribution
Total passes
Aston Villa 529Viking 433Pass accuracy %
Aston Villa 89Viking 87.1Backward passes
Aston Villa 98Viking 71Forward passes
Aston Villa 140Viking 133Total long balls
Aston Villa 36Viking 42Successful final third passes
Aston Villa 145Viking 82Total crosses
Aston Villa 12Viking 18Defence
Total tackles
Aston Villa 7Viking 15Won tackle %
Aston Villa 57.1Viking 46.7Fouls committed
Aston Villa 7Viking 14Total clearances
Aston Villa 24Viking 15Season so far
UEFA Champions League
Skip to form guideKey, A Villa v Viking
League position, Aston Villa 6th, Viking 22ndTotal points, Aston Villa 9, Viking 4
Goals scored
Aston Villa 12Viking 9Form guide
All competitions
Skip back to season so farAston Villa won
v Newcastle United
0
1
Premier League
Viking won
v Fredrikstad
3
2
Eliteserien
Aston Villa won
v Fenerbahçe
6
0
UEFA Champions League
Viking draw
v Bayern Munich
3
3
UEFA Champions League
Aston Villa draw
v Brentford
2
2
Premier League
Viking won
v Brann
0
2
Eliteserien
Aston Villa won
v Sevilla
1
3
Club Friendlies
Viking won
v Madla
0
3
NM Cupen
Aston Villa won
v Tottenham Hotspur
2
3
Premier League
Viking won
v Lillestrøm
3
0
Eliteserien
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