No.1 Fine performances from Gareth Barry, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young and Scott Carson are a plus point for Villa – but that can be a double-edged sword for any Prem side not in the Big Four. Man Utd and co. will be looking more closely at Villa’s star performers (maybe not Arsenal, who don’t generally sign talented young Englishmen), with a view to making an approach in the January transfer window.
No.2 Marlon Harewood scored his 100th league goal last night. Is he the shittest striker to manage this feat? Help me out – I’m struggling to think of a worse one…
No.3 Rovers fans shouldn’t panic. Like Man City’s 6-0 defeat by Chelsea, this was a freak result. I’d still tip Blackburn to finish above Villa in the table, provided they can hold onto Mark Hughes for the remainder of the season.
What did you learn from this game?