If it isn't broke don't fix it, if it is broke do something about it!

Today saw Aston Villa pull off a shock 3-2 victory against Manchester City.  Much of credit must go down to Paul Lambert's bold move to switch from the tried and tested 4-3-3 to what is essentially a more negative 3-5-2 (or 5-3-2 depending on your opinion).

This was by no means a dominating performance by Aston Villa, and to describe it as a "smash and grab" would be fair.  However Villa have struggled at home since Lambert's appointment and something needed to change.  Despite conceding 2 goals it was fair to say that Villa looked pretty solid at the back, with Vlaar, Clarke and Baker proving a difficult wall to break down.  The two goals conceded were from two corners and the sheer amount of pressure being applied meant goals were inevitable.  Without the switch in formation today could of been another demoralizing defeat so hats off to Lambert.

Its difficult to single out a man of the match in what is very much a "team" result but the sponsors went for Bacuna and thanks to the goal and assist I will tend to have to agree.  Manchester City will no doubt still be asking the questions as to how they came away with nothing.  This is a lesson to all those people that bang the drum for the tiki-taka style of football, yes it might be good to watch but possession and passes completed doesn't guarantee results.  If anything todays match was a result for determination, belief and team spirit.  You can keep your 67% possession Man City, and we shall enjoy our 3 points courtesy of Mr Lambert.