In my mind, there is no more intimidating opponent than Nottingham Forest. Sure, Aston Villa could play Chelsea, or Spurs, or Manchester City and they’d probably lose. But in this match, we get the chance to face off against an entire Forest. I mean, if they’re playing football, we’re basically facing Ents, right?
And that’s even before you get to the fact that this isn’t just any Forest. This is the forest with Robin Hood and his band of men. Moving trees and arrows. That’s what Aston Villa are up against today.
I don’t like our chances. But here’s how you can follow along!
Location: City Ground, Nottingham, England
Kick-off time: 5:30 PM GMT, 12:30 PM Eastern, 9:30 AM Pacific
Available TV: Sky Sports 1 (UK), Sky Sports Mix (UK) [BeIn Sports will have a replay in the US at 8 PM Eastern]
Available streaming: Sky GO (UK)
Available radio: BBC WM 95.6 Live (not online), AVTV (If audio doesn’t work, try using Safari)
Other listings are available from livesoccertv.com.
Aston Villa squad
️⚽️ Team news: Here’s the Villa XI + subs for our #FORAVL match this afternoon. #AVFC
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) February 4, 2017
What’s your verdict? pic.twitter.com/XBNTy24f49
Nottingham Forest squad
Here's how #NFFC line up against @AVFCOfficial at The City Ground (kick-off 5.30pm): pic.twitter.com/Lo8LggM5TC
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 4, 2017