Match Thread Aston Villa 0-1 Everton. Sunday 18th January 2026 @ 16:30

[Iana]

Was at that game and we actually controlled the game with a back 3 formation which Dyche never used again despite us looking impressive using it

And DCL scored a one on one with a lovely clipped finish…wonders will never cease!

 

[Marcus Kendall]

And DCL scored a one on one with a lovely clipped finish…wonders will never cease!

Yeah I watched him running in on goal and I thought he'll blow it but he was clinical. Think it helped him that they had Robin Olsen in goal who isn't the most intimidating

 

[Iana]

Yeah I watched him running in on goal and I thought he'll blow it but he was clinical. Think it helped him that they had Robin Olsen in goal who isn't the most intimidating

You were not alone in thinking that way!

 

[Mr PEN86]

Was at that game and we actually controlled the game with a back 3 formation which Dyche never used again despite us looking impressive using it

I'd like to see us play a back 3 especially as Myko is basically a centre back in truth. We just lack the personnel to do so i.e. Wingbacks etc

 

[Marcus Kendall]

I'd like to see us play a back 3 especially as Myko is basically a centre back in truth. We just lack the personnel to do so i.e. Wingbacks etc

I dunno I think both Patterson and Aznou are wing backs more than full backs. The only issue would be how would Grealish and Ndiaye fit into a back 3 system

 

[Mr PEN86]

Donny Malen off to Roma. Can't lie, he's a player we could've done with at Everton. Knows where the net is

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Donny Malen off to Roma. Can't lie, he's a player we could've done with at Everton. Knows where the net is

Im surprsed they are letting him go - he seems to do well off the bench

 

[Mr PEN86]

I dunno I think both Patterson and Aznou are wing backs more than full backs. The only issue would be how would Grealish and Ndiaye fit into a back 3 system

Yeah it tricky. If everyone's fit, probably something like this

 

[Stephen Gibson]

Didn't see Barry in the latest training vid.

 

[Marcus Kendall]

Yeah it tricky. If everyone's fit, probably something like this

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Could work if Grealish and Ndiaye are given the freedom to roam. Only issue potentially is getting outnumbered in midfield though

 

[Marcus Kendall]

Im surprsed they are letting him go - he seems to do well off the bench

Villa fans like Malen because he's direct in his running though his end product is very hit and miss

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Villa fans like Malen because he's direct in his running though his end product is very hit and miss

He would change our team overnight. Him and Illy on either wing or him through the middle would be great.

 

[Marcus Kendall]

He would change our team overnight. Him and Illy on either wing or him through the middle would be great.

He's not a Moyes number 9 though is he. Not a big enough lump

 

[Bryan+]

Everton ruining my peaceful Sundays.

 

[Bryan+]

Might be a bloodbath this one, Villa are a very capable side.