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'Sawyers, Burke & new options' 5 Walsall takeaways from win over Aston Villa

Walsall continued their 100 per cent record in pre-season with a 1-0 win over Premier League neighbours Aston Villa at Bescot.

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By George Bennett
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Summer signing Harrison Burke scored the only goal in the 38th-minute to provide the Saddlers with a surprise win over Unai Emery's charges. 

Here at the key talking points from the win:

Sawyers on trial

Former Walsall midfielder Romaine Sawyers is back on trial at Bescot.
Former Walsall midfielder Romaine Sawyers is back on trial at Bescot.

There was a familiar face on show in the second half when former midfielder Romaine Sawyers returned on trial. 

The 33-year-old has been with Walsall at Essington for the past week and Mat Sadler also revealed after the game that he featured in the 3-0 win over Hereford behind-closed-doors on Saturday. 

Sawyers played the final half-hour in holding midfield after replacing Brandon Comley.

Burke is a baller

Walsall defender Harrison Burke celebrates his winning goal against Aston Villa.
Walsall defender Harrison Burke celebrates his winning goal against Aston Villa.