Took about 90 seconds for my stream to freeze ... ?

Poor start of the game IMO

Considering the lay off I think we look pretty good.

Agrred, but remember it's been a very long lay off.

It's summer and Lampard is wearing a jacket? 

Is it really that chilly over in England this time of year?

Yea a bit rusty but it was to be expected...

I suppose on paper it is the best midfield we have ... be interesting to see how it pans out today in actual practice. Disappointed to see Gilmour miss out all the same ....

I'm just hoping Kante and Jorginho aren't both selected in the same team once Jorginho's suspension ends ...

too many counter attack players for a game against AV

We are giving away so many sloppy fouls.

My guess is Frank makes a sub or 2 at the halftime break

Good Counter attack...until it got to Giroud. Wrong person 

Just now, EdinburghBlue said:

We are giving away so many sloppy fouls.

Some yes, but Villa doing a good job of selling a number of them.

Started quite well so far. Just lacking abit of killer instinct and that final bit of quality. 

Villa sitting deep isn't a good fit for our setup.

Giroud Mount Willian seems like such an odd combo up top

Waiting to see what crowd noise sky use for Gooners first home game!! 

Please shoot more Mase!

Ohhhh Mason with a good shot on the left

Decent strike by Mason there.

Good attempt by Mason.

Loftus Cheek very much out of sync so far. 

RLC looks out of shape.

Why don't they just stop the timer for the drinks break

First match back as expected

5 minutes ago, Richard P said:

Waiting to see what crowd noise sky use for Gooners first home game!! 

It’s called white noise I do believe.