AdminAston Villa finally picked up their first Premier League point of the season on Saturday, but another goalless draw left Unai Emery with plenty to worry about.
Villa arrived at the MKM Stadium desperate for a response after opening defeats against Brighton and Arsenal.
While there were signs of improvement, their attacking problems remained obvious as they failed to score for the third consecutive league game.
Former Villa defender Stephen Warnock was particularly unimpressed by Emery’s attacking substitutions, with Alejandro Garnacho and Tammy Abraham coming in for criticism after failing to make an impact.
“You may as well take off Alejandro Garnacho and Tammy Abraham,” Warnock told BBC Radio 5 Live, as reported by Football Fancast.
“They have done nothing since they have come on the pitch.
“Garnacho going down. He looks completely disinterested. Unai Emery will be furious with his changes.”
Garnacho was introduced from the bench to inject pace and energy into the attack, but Warnock felt the youngster failed to provide the spark Villa needed.
Villa’s wider attacking struggles are becoming increasingly concerning. Sky Sports reported that George Hemmings recorded their first shot on target of the Premier League season, while Emiliano Buendia missed another promising opportunity.
Saturday’s point ended Villa’s losing streak, but Emery still has serious attacking issues to solve.
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