Oppositions View: Aston Villa

Last updated : 13 March 2010 By Dan Buxton

Stoke, although not at 40 points, are looking safe and Villa have had a cracking season, getting a cup final, a cup semi final and still in the hunt for fourth with games in hand. The two of us were the last teams in the country to lose in 2010, when we lost to Arsenal and you lost the Carling Cup final so do you think Villa will pick up three points against the Potters or is a draw more likely?

JMG_Villa: I think a draw is a likely result but it really can go either way depending on what Villa side turn up and how we deal with your bombardment - I would say this is probably the hardest game we have left this season!!

The Potters are well known for a physical style, although we can play a bit in the final third. What should we expect from the Villa?

JMG_Villa: We'll try and play on the counter-attack and try ot use our pace

With one Wembley heartbreak already would you choose an FA Cup semi final defeat and 4th place or 7th and a cup win come May?

JMG_Villa: Give me FA Cup and 7th any day of the week!!

Are there any Stoke players you are wary of?

oohahpaulmcgrath: We know you boys will play to your strengths, Delap is always a threat from throw ins. It will be a 90 mins of blood and thunder,

Who should we keep an eye out for?

oohahpaulmcgrath: If we can get the ball wide to Young and Downing we might be able to cause you some trouble.

...and finally, a prediction?

oohahpaulmcgrath: 2-2