After a wild week that swung from European frustration to domestic delight, Aston Villa head to Anfield to face Liverpool in what feels like the “final boss” test, after beating Spurs and Manchester City in recent weeks.

In this episode, we look at Villa’s evolving mentality under Unai Emery, the re-engineering of Matty Cash into a right-back goal machine, and whether Villa’s defence can stand up to Liverpool’s bruised but dangerous attack.

There’s also discussion on Arne Slot’s wobble, Liverpool’s long-ball problem, and how the likes of Gravenberch and Salah might define the contest. Plus, updates on Emi Buendia’s injury, tactical tweaks, and the latest musical sermon from the MOMS Lovers Walk Unlimited Orchestra - serving up some funky gospel Polish funk to lift the Villa faithful ahead of Anfield.

Emery’s touch is almighty divine,

Turning right-back water into wine!

Man of the match, goal of the month, new deal signed,

The Polish Cafu is doing just fine.

Topics Discussed

• From Go Ahead Eagles to Manchester City momentum
• Is Anfield the “final boss” in Villa’s progress?
• Emery’s tactical evolution and right-back alchemy
• Slot’s Liverpool transition: brittle midfield, long-ball hangover
• Buendia update and likely Villa line-up
• Can Villa strike from the left against Salah’s side?
• The gospel according to the Lovers Walk Unlimited Orchestra

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Credits:

David Michael - @myoldmansaid 

Chris Budd - @BUDD_music

Lover Walk Unlimited Orchestra - Lovers Walk Records

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