'No Watford fan ever' - Hornets supporters worry about Aston Villa trip

Without a win since October and with nine defeats from their last 11 Premier League matches, it’s safe to say Hornets fans are not full of optimism.

Even the sight of their next opponents, Aston Villa, losing to Newcastle on Sunday did not fill them with much confidence.

After all, resurgent Newcastle were one of the teams the Hornets were chasing in their bid to escape the bottom three.

Roy Hodgson’s men are now six points from safety and go to Villa Park on Saturday in hope rather than expectation.

Here’s what some of their fans are saying on social media...

What are the chances of Villa being this rubbish again next weekend.

Watching Villa, and both Cash and Digne love to get forward- we could easily get in behind them with our pace. Shame we’ll probably play with two CM’s on the wings though.

Call me mad, but I’m feeling slightly more optimistic for next week after watching that Villa performance Think we might get away with a 3-0 defeat.

Who’s excited for an unchanged XI vs Villa?

: If I see 4 CDMs in the starting line up vs Villa I don’t care what anyone says I want the corner flag.

: Hmmm. It’s not looking good is it. A win at Villa and at home to Palace will lift the spirits, but my thoughts are not sanguine.

Can’t wait for Villa next weekend, said no Watford fan ever…

I’m almost certain the result won’t come down to refereeing decisions lads we’re getting battered.

One reason to be positive is the fact Ismaila Sarr will be fit and raring to go for this weekend’s clash, following his substitute appearance in Watford’s latest defeat to Graham Potter’s Brighton last Saturday.

Sarr was introduced at half-time - ahead of an improved second-half performance from the home side - and the Senegal