But the shots Villa is taking now are generally much higher quality chances than some of the ones he would usually force during a game. Guys such as Harrison and Lampard are now taking shots (and of good quality) whereas before Villa would force up a bad shot.We are playing bunker and counter attack up the wings, and not getting Villa involved. Villa is getting 2-3 shots a game when he used to get 8-10. When was his last goal? I wouldn't say that keeping the ball away from the ex-golden boot leader is progress.
Villa has gone two matches without scoring.