It wasn’t the result we wanted, but it was a much improved performance. My overall opinion of the match; it felt like a draw would have been the right result. UTV
Even if we lose, I’ve seen enough to know we’ll be absolutely fine and fighting for Europe this season.
— Villa MrM (@AVFCMarkM) August 31, 2026
Tonight was a free hit in my book; a completely new side missing 6 of their usual starting XI.
— Paddy Nolan (@PaddyNolan91) August 31, 2026
Didn’t disgrace ourselves, but the reality is Arsenal didn’t need to get out of 3rd gear.
A few more weeks at Bodymoor, and Manzambi, Mbaye and Goretzka in this side… we’ll be fine.
Lots more to like today. Wouldn't mind having our first shot on target of the season at some point, though. #AVFC
— Tom Nightingale (@tdnightingale) August 31, 2026
No forward threat on the wings. Didn't lose as bad as I thought but we will improve.
— SimsAVFC (@AvfcSims) August 31, 2026
Big improvement. Again not worried. Jackson with good movement. We will be better in MF. We have to be.
— 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗩𝗙𝗖 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 | 𝕏 (@theavfcfaithful) August 31, 2026
A narrow defeat to Arsenal this evening.
— 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 (@TheVillaHome) August 31, 2026
Thoughts on that performance and result Villa fans?
I think we will be ok once the full squad is but damn that’s still frustrating #AVFC
— LIT Williams (@2reel4you) August 31, 2026
Yeah im not worried
— Kathryn 💜💙🏆 (@kathrynxjane) August 31, 2026
When we are full strength we will be sound. UTV. #avfc
— AV90 (@BruceRioch4) August 31, 2026
No shots on target again is a worry, and playing with no wingers also worries me but it's all going to improve from here. Arsenal deserved winners on the night.
— SimsAVFC (@AvfcSims) August 31, 2026
We look totally out of gas. Don't blame them tho, they've played their hearts out. UTV #avfc
— Aston Villa Supporters Club, Seattle (@AVSCSeattleLion) August 31, 2026
We all thought we’d get pumped today, so glad to see we looked solid.
— AVFCchats 🦁🏆 (@AVFCchats) August 31, 2026
Chemistry lacking in the final third, but that’ll come.
I’ve seen enough tonight to know Aston Villa are going to be absolutely fine once this new team gets firing.
— Emma (@WhatTheForkAVFC) August 31, 2026
Jackson looked impressive even without fully adjusting to the system #AVFC
— VTID_avfc (@AvFc_fan2) August 31, 2026
We were better than I expected given the changes, it looks very promising for the future when our injured players and our new signings are available. Jackson was decent as he was virtually alone let’s see how he goes when he has Mbaye and Manzambi and from time to time Madjo up there with him. Over all I’m optimistic for the future Emerie is already showing his expertise at this very early stage. Well done lads