Aston Villa player ratings as Ross Barkley shines in goalless outing | OneFootball

Aston Villas winless start continued, with Ross Barkley the standout as they failed to find a finish, while Zion Suzuki collected his first clean sheet.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Barkley earned 8 as Villas brightest on the ball, only a fine save denying him. Matty Cash impressed for 7, linking neatly with John McGinn before the break, then was shoved over after half-time and might have had a penalty.

McGinn began well but a notable miss defined his night and he received 6. Emi Buendia also wasted a second-half chance and was given 5.

Victor Lindelof delivered a steady 7 for his positioning, while Tyrone Mings had a second-half effort blocked and was marked 6. Ian Maatsen was lively for 7 and Boubacar Kamara offered reassuring protection for another 7.

George Hemmings, improving with each outing, produced Villas first effort on target of the season and should have had an assist, rated 7. Nicolas Jackson looked short of fitness and took 6. Suzukis display was solid aside from a minor first-half handling error and he was scored 6.

Substitutes: Alysson 6 for Hemmings on 75, Alejandro Garnacho 5 for Buendia on 75, Matteo Ruggeri 5 for Ian Maatsen on 75, Aaron Wan-Bissaka for Cash on 85, Tammy Abraham for Jackson on 85. Unused: Bogarde, Torres, Mbaye, Bizot, goalkeeper.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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