Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos
10 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa disappointed in their opening Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos last week - going down 4-2 at home. Ollie Watkins to score a header against Olympiacos tonight has been price boosted to 9/1 odds They aren't tipped to do so when looking at Sky Bet's betting lines, as Villa are 7/2 outsiders to win the tie, while Olympiacos are odds-on favourites at 1/6. Watkins has 36 goal contributions across the Premier League and Europa Conference League this season, while Luiz committed four fouls in the first leg. Sky Bet odds in 'Winner of Tie' market for Olympiacos vs Aston Villa: Olympiacos 1/6 Aston Villa 7/2 Sky Bet 'Featured RequestABet' for Olympiacos vs Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins to have 2+ shots on target, and Douglas Luiz to commit 2+ fouls and win 2+ fouls in 90 minutes 10/1 Sky Bet 'Price Boosts' for Olympiacos vs Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins to score or assist in 90 minutes WAS 4/6 NOW 1/1 Douglas Luiz to commit 3+ fouls in 90 minutes WAS 7/2 NOW 5/1 Ollie Watkins to score a header in 90 minutes WAS 7/1 NOW 9/1 Sky Bet 'Scorecast Boost' for Olympiacos vs Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins to score first and Aston Villa to win 2-1 33/1

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Premier League: Watkins scores against former club Brentford to inspire Aston Villa to a 1-0 win
1 week, 6 days ago

Premier League: Watkins scores against former club Brentford to inspire Aston Villa to a 1-0 win

The Hindu  

Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins returned to haunt his old club Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring the only goal of the game to boost his side’s push to qualify for Europe next season. Villa withstood late pressure to secure the win, only its second in eight league games, which puts it seventh on 45 points from 29 games …

Premier League 2024-25: 10-man Ipswich hangs on for draw at Aston Villa; Fulham beats Forest
1 month ago

Premier League 2024-25: 10-man Ipswich hangs on for draw at Aston Villa; Fulham beats Forest

The Hindu  

A Liam Delap goal helped Ipswich Town overcome a red card for Axel Tuanzebe as it grabbed a 1-1 Premier League draw away to Aston Villa on Saturday, with Ollie Watkins netting a 69th-minute equaliser for the home side. Ipswich defender Tuanzebe saw red in the 40th minute when he picked up his second yellow card for dragging down Youri …

Fantasy Premier League: The Liverpool and Aston Villa players to target for Double Gameweek 25 - with Mo Salah's predicted points revealed and a low-owned differential preferred over Marcus Rashford
1 month, 1 week ago

Fantasy Premier League: The Liverpool and Aston Villa players to target for Double Gameweek 25 - with Mo Salah's predicted points revealed and a low-owned differential preferred over Marcus Rashford

Daily Mail  

A second Double Gameweek in as many weeks is just around the corner in FPL - and if it's as high scoring as the last, managers are in for a treat. Double Gameweek 25 presents a tempting opportunity for managers to play one of their chips Liverpool star Mohamed Salah remains a top-pick ahead of his games against Wolves and …

Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘happy to stay’ at Aston Villa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘happy to stay’ at Aston Villa

The Independent  

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Resurfaced video of Ollie Watkins reveals his true feelings on a move to Arsenal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Resurfaced video of Ollie Watkins reveals his true feelings on a move to Arsenal

Daily Mail  

A resurfaced video of Ollie Watkins has shed light on his feelings about a move to Arsenal. Ollie Watkins called playing for Arsenal his 'dream move' in a resurfaced video from 2020 Mikel Arteta has been targeting a move for the Aston Villa star as he looks to increase his side's firepower At the 2020 London Football Awards, Watkins - …

Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins

The Independent  

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Premier League 2024-25: Ollie Watkins helps Aston Villa hold Arsenal to 2-2 draw
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2 months ago

Premier League 2024-25: Ollie Watkins helps Aston Villa hold Arsenal to 2-2 draw

The Hindu  

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal’s side yet again as he completed his side’s comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw that damaged the London club’s Premier League title hopes on Saturday. Victory would have put Arsenal back to four points behind leader Liverpool but Villa burst into life when Youri Tielemans headed them a …

Ollie Watkins claims Kai Havertz's late goal against Aston Villa SHOULD have counted in stunning admission after rescuing point against Arsenal
Trending News
2 months ago

Ollie Watkins claims Kai Havertz's late goal against Aston Villa SHOULD have counted in stunning admission after rescuing point against Arsenal

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins has surprisingly suggested that Arsenal were hard done by in seeing their third goal chalked off for a handball in Saturday's thrilling 2-2 draw. However, with the Gunners pushing for the all-important fifth goal of the game, Havertz thought he had doubled his tally when Mikel Merino's effort deflected off him in the closing stages of the match. …

Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig
3 months, 1 week ago

Champions League 2024-25: Ross Barkley’s late goal lifts Aston Villa to 3-2 win over RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Aston Villa substitutes Jhon Duran and Ross Barkley bagged second-half goals to salvage a 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig on Tuesday in a Champions League match marked by a stunning error from keeper Emi Martinez that gifted Leipzig a goal. With 13 points after six games, Unai Emery’s men are provisionally third in the table and just a win away …

UEL Roundup 2024/25: Hojlund brace helps United to second win; Tottenham held by Roma
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UEL Roundup 2024/25: Hojlund brace helps United to second win; Tottenham held by Roma

The Hindu  

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to beat Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday to give new manager Ruben Amorim a victory in his first game at Old Trafford. Mats Hummels of AS Roma celebrates with teammate Gianluca Mancini after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase …

Ollie Watkins bemoans Champions League refereeing after Aston Villa were denied a late winner against Juventus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins bemoans Champions League refereeing after Aston Villa were denied a late winner against Juventus

Daily Mail  

Watkins suggested the goal would have stood had been in the Premier League Morgan Rogers thought he had scored a late winner only for goal to be ruled out Ollie Watkins bemoaned the standard of refereeing in the Champions League after Aston Villa were denied a stoppage-time winner against Juventus. ‘Maybe in the Premier League it’s a goal, but not …

Jhon Duran RAGES as he's substituted for Ollie Watkins just moments after scoring in Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Bologna… as Unai Emery faces battle to keep striker happy amid rival interest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jhon Duran RAGES as he's substituted for Ollie Watkins just moments after scoring in Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Bologna… as Unai Emery faces battle to keep striker happy amid rival interest

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday The 20-year-old then punched and kicked his seat on the bench in frustration Jhon Duran scored the second goal before he was substituted by Unai Emery Jhon Duran entered a fit of rage after being substituted by Unai Emery in Aston Villa's …

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn makes goalscoring return from injury, while Jhon Duran nets again as Villans maintain perfect start to maiden Champions League campaign
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn makes goalscoring return from injury, while Jhon Duran nets again as Villans maintain perfect start to maiden Champions League campaign

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has performed near miracles since taking over at Aston Villa but if he can find a way to keep both Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran happy, it might be his greatest trick yet. Unai Emery masterminded yet another win in the Champions League as Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the campaign John McGinn scored on his …

Ollie Watkins aims to make the most of his minutes for England
5 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins aims to make the most of his minutes for England

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite Harry Kane being injured, Lee Carsley chose not to field a …

Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS: Unai Emery's King of Chaos Jhon Duran produces a night to remember, Emiliano Martinez provides more brilliance but same old problems blight Harry Kane
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS: Unai Emery's King of Chaos Jhon Duran produces a night to remember, Emiliano Martinez provides more brilliance but same old problems blight Harry Kane

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa secured a historic victory on the return of Champions League football to Villa Park on Wednesday night, beating German giants Bayern Munich 1-0. Jhon Duran came off the bench to score the winning goal for Aston Villa on a historic European night Villa beat Bayern Munich 1-0 at Villa Park in their first home Champions League match of …

Ollie Watkins keen to shine in showdown with Harry Kane as he looks to prove to Lee Carsley why he should 'be the man' for England over Bayern Munich superstar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins keen to shine in showdown with Harry Kane as he looks to prove to Lee Carsley why he should 'be the man' for England over Bayern Munich superstar

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins hopes to use Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich to replace Harry Kane as England centre-forward. Watkins was Kane’s deputy in England’s Euro 2024 squad and the 28-year-old has established himself as one of the best centre-forwards in the Premier League since Kane departed for the Bundesliga a little more than a year ago. He’s put …

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘100 per cent’ fit to face Wolves
6 months ago

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘100 per cent’ fit to face Wolves

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is fit to …

Premier League: Unai Emery Delighted with Aston Villa's Poise Under Pressure in Comeback Win over Everton
6 months, 1 week ago

Premier League: Unai Emery Delighted with Aston Villa's Poise Under Pressure in Comeback Win over Everton

News 18  

A confident Aston Villa remained patient and made no changes in their game plan after going 2-0 down to Everton, manager Unai Emery said after his side pulled off a 3-2 victory at home in the Premier League on Saturday. Emery, who last season led Villa to their first top-four finish in the league since 1995-96, was happy with his …

England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him
7 months, 3 weeks ago

England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him

Daily Mail  

Watkins is currently on an extended break following England's Euro 2024 defeat England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has been spotted with his fiancee Ellie Alderson following his proposal while on holiday in Italy. Ollie Watkins and his finacee Ellie Alderson were spotted hand-in-hand following his proposal It was unclear whether Alderson chose to sport her lavish engagement ring …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins is, in his own words, a realist. So imagine what went through Watkins’ mind when he saw his stoppage-time shot fly past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the bottom corner to earn England a place in the European Championship final? “I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before,” Watkins said after England’s 2-1 victory over …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Ollie Watkins is, in his own words, a realist. So imagine what went through Watkins’ mind when he saw his stoppage-time shot fly past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the bottom corner to earn England a place in the European Championship final? “I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before,” Watkins said after England’s …

Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!
8 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!

Daily Mail  

England have reached the Euro 2024 final after super-sub Ollie Watkins fired home a last-gasp winner against Holland to send the nation into delirium. Ollie Watkins' introduction in the 81st minute helped change the game for the Three Lions The Aston Villa striker's inch-perfect shot came at the end of normal time and proved the vital decider Watkins was named …

Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?
10 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?

Daily Mail  

This is the moment that Aston Villa secured Champions League football for the first time ever after Tottenham's defeat by Man City confirmed the Midlands club's fourth-place finish – with the result sparking wild scenes of celebration and joy. The rather strange reaction will have left many scratching their heads as to why the team's star striker was delayed in …

Premier League: Chelsea’s Sterling, Jackson score late goals in 3-2 win over Forest
10 months, 1 week ago

Premier League: Chelsea’s Sterling, Jackson score late goals in 3-2 win over Forest

The Hindu  

Late goals from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson lifted Chelsea to a 3-2 victory at Nottingham Forest, who edged within a whisker of securing their Premier League survival on Saturday without being able to pop the Champagne corks. “You never know in football,” Forest midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi told Premier League Productions. “There’s one game left but hopefully we’re safe now …

Troy Deeney responds to Ollie Watkins' social media jibe after Arsenal match-winner... and reveals which England forward will be 'looking nervously over his shoulder' amid Aston Villa star's rampant f
11 months ago

Troy Deeney responds to Ollie Watkins' social media jibe after Arsenal match-winner... and reveals which England forward will be 'looking nervously over his shoulder' amid Aston Villa star's rampant f

Daily Mail  

Troy Deeney has played down any suggestions of a rift between him and Ollie Watkins following the latter's social media post on Sunday. Watkins scored a sublime second in Aston Villa's 2-0 win at Arsenal at the weekend, and notably took to social media to post: 'Not bad for a winger trying to be a striker,' followed by a shush-ing …

Cole Palmer enjoys a perfect evening, Alexander Isak punished 'Rolls Royce' Micky van de Ven, and Ollie Watkins could fire Aston Villa into the Champions League... but who takes top spot in our POWER
11 months ago

Cole Palmer enjoys a perfect evening, Alexander Isak punished 'Rolls Royce' Micky van de Ven, and Ollie Watkins could fire Aston Villa into the Champions League... but who takes top spot in our POWER

Daily Mail  

Darwin Nunez is a handful, but not lethal. Pep Guardiola watched his City side star in a 5-1 thrashing of Luton as Mikel Arteta's Gunners were beaten by Aston Villa and Jurgen Klopp endured a shock Anfield defeat against Crystal Palace. There was no stopping Cole Palmer as he scored four goals in Chelsea's 6-0 win over Everton Man City …

Ollie Watkins hits back at Troy Deeney on Instagram and revels in his stunning goal vs Arsenal - after the ex-Birmingham striker claimed he was a 'winger trying to be a striker'
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins hits back at Troy Deeney on Instagram and revels in his stunning goal vs Arsenal - after the ex-Birmingham striker claimed he was a 'winger trying to be a striker'

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins has hit back at Troy Deeney on Instagram, after the ex-Birmingham City striker claimed the Aston Villa star was 'a winger trying to be a striker'. Ollie Watkins has blasted Troy Deeney on Instagram after he scored against Arsenal on Sunday The ex-Birmingham star claimed that Watkins was 'a winger trying to be a striker' Watkins posted this …

Villa make royal impression with narrow Europa Conference League victory
11 months, 1 week ago

Villa make royal impression with narrow Europa Conference League victory

The Independent  

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Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford: Ollie Watkins rescues a point with late equaliser but hosts' top-four hopes suffer a setback after blowing two-goal lead... with Bees scoring three goals in nine second-half
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford: Ollie Watkins rescues a point with late equaliser but hosts' top-four hopes suffer a setback after blowing two-goal lead... with Bees scoring three goals in nine second-half

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins ended up upset by Aston Villa throwing away a 2-0 lead rather than enjoying his personal brace to silenced Brentford fans and win his personal battle with England rival Ivan Toney. We're battling with Tottenham so we need to win the next six games.’ Striker Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa drew 3-3 with Brentford at Villa …

Aston Villa hit by huge injury blow ahead of facing Man City
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa hit by huge injury blow ahead of facing Man City

The Independent  

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Douglas Luiz talks up Villa star Ollie Watkins as big England threat to Brazil
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Douglas Luiz talks up Villa star Ollie Watkins as big England threat to Brazil

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax
1 year ago

Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax

The Independent  

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Premier League: Fulham punctures Man Utd’s feel-good factor, Villa hits Forest for four
1 year ago

Premier League: Fulham punctures Man Utd’s feel-good factor, Villa hits Forest for four

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s air of optimism was punctured as Alex Iwobi’s 97th-minute winner handed Fulham its first win at Old Trafford since 2003, while Aston Villa surged clear in fourth by beating Nottingham Forest 4-2 on Saturday. United had won its previous four Premier League games to rekindle hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, but a 2-1 defeat leaves …

Aston Villa’s Bramall Lane demolition job – precise, rotational and ruthless on transition
1 year, 1 month ago

Aston Villa’s Bramall Lane demolition job – precise, rotational and ruthless on transition

New York Times  

A fire alarm sent Sheffield United staff spilling onto the streets surrounding their Bramall Lane stadium just over three hours before Saturday’s 5.30pm kick-off against Aston Villa, though it turned out to be a false one. Douglas Luiz’s pass for Villa’s second goal was full of poise and beauty, using the outside of his right boot. Initially receiving the ball …

Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa: Premier League rivals cancel each other out at Stamford Bridge... as Chelsea spurn several chances after Douglas Luiz had a goal ruled out for handball
1 year, 1 month ago

Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa: Premier League rivals cancel each other out at Stamford Bridge... as Chelsea spurn several chances after Douglas Luiz had a goal ruled out for handball

Daily Mail  

Chelsea fans began the night singing about the trip to Wembley their team sealed in the Carabao Cup earlier in the week. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday It was a hard-fought encounter as both sides cancelled each other out for the duration Cole Palmer forced Emiliano Martinez into …

Aston Villa 3 Burnley 2: A year to remember, all-rounder Watkins, defensive lapse or trend?
1 year, 2 months ago

Aston Villa 3 Burnley 2: A year to remember, all-rounder Watkins, defensive lapse or trend?

New York Times  

Aston Villa went second in the Premier League — behind Liverpool only on goal difference — after a late Douglas Luiz penalty sank Burnley 3-2. Leon Bailey put Unai Emery’s side ahead after 28 minutes at Villa Park before the visitors pulled one back through Zeki Amdouni after a well-worked free kick. Emery’s side extended their unbeaten run to 17 …

OLIVER HOLT: Don't blame Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins for giving it back to a moronic fan who thinks he can abuse a player all game with impunity
1 year, 3 months ago

OLIVER HOLT: Don't blame Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins for giving it back to a moronic fan who thinks he can abuse a player all game with impunity

Daily Mail  

There were five minutes to go at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday when Ollie Watkins, one of English football’s stand-out players this season, leapt high to meet a Boubacar Kamara flick-on from a corner and directed his header into the net. Tempers frayed after Aston Villa's decided at the GTech Community Stadium on Sunday Watkins was blamed by some …

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1

Associated Press  

BRENTFORD, England — Ollie Watkins scored the winner and upset fans at his former club with his goal celebration as high-flying Aston Villa rallied to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Late goals from Alex Moreno and Watkins secured a dramatic late victory for Unai Emery’s Villa at Brentford after Bees defender Ben Mee had been sent …

Premier League: Aston Villa eases to 3-1 home win over Fulham; West Ham beats Forest 3-2
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa eases to 3-1 home win over Fulham; West Ham beats Forest 3-2

The Hindu  

An own goal by Antonee Robinson and strikes from John McGinn and Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa cruise to a 3-1 Premier League win over Fulham on Sunday, matching the club’s 40-year-old record of 13 home league wins in a row. Striker Raul Jimenez netted his first league goal since March 2022 to reduce the deficit for Fulham, but it …

Aston Villa go two points off top as Ollie Watkins strike downs West Ham
1 year, 4 months ago

Aston Villa go two points off top as Ollie Watkins strike downs West Ham

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Douglas Luiz’s brace, including a second-half penalty, plus goals from Ollie Watkins …

Ollie Watkins credits Unai Emery for helping him return to England squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Ollie Watkins credits Unai Emery for helping him return to England squad

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins on Target as England Down Australia 1-0 in International Friendly
1 year, 5 months ago

Ollie Watkins on Target as England Down Australia 1-0 in International Friendly

News 18  

In the absence of Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins continued his hot goal-scoring form on Friday to lead England to a 1-0 win against Australia at Wembley Stadium. Watkins has already scored two hat tricks for Aston Villa this season and seized his chance to make an impression ahead of next year’s European Championship as Three Lions coach Gareth Southgate named …

Joe Cole claims Ollie Watkins took his England chance against Australia... but warns the striker faces competition from Toney and Wilson for a spot as Harry Kane's Euros back-up
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Cole claims Ollie Watkins took his England chance against Australia... but warns the striker faces competition from Toney and Wilson for a spot as Harry Kane's Euros back-up

Daily Mail  

Joe Cole has praised Ollie Watkins performance in England's narrow 1-0 win over Australia, but warned the matchwinner still faces a battle to secure a spot at Euro 2024. Watkins scored the only goal of the match at Wembley, with the Aston Villa striker turning in Jack Grealish's cross shot in the second half. The former Chelsea and England star …

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’
1 year, 5 months ago

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick as rampant Aston Villa hit Brighton for six
1 year, 5 months ago

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick as rampant Aston Villa hit Brighton for six

The Independent  

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Premier League: Watkins hat-trick inspires Aston Villa to rampant 6-1 win over Brighton
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier League: Watkins hat-trick inspires Aston Villa to rampant 6-1 win over Brighton

The Hindu  

A hat-trick from England striker Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa to a sensational 6-1 thrashing of high-flying Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Substitute Ansu Fati’s first goal since signing on loan from Barcelona early in the second half gave the visitor some hope, but Watkins’ third put the game to bed in the 65th minute, …

Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa beats Chelsea, Watkins shines in 1-0 win
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa beats Chelsea, Watkins shines in 1-0 win

The Hindu  

A 73rd-minute strike by Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa all three points at goal-starved, 10-man Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal But, as so often in recent months, they failed to find the telling shot with Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopping a string of chances. Mauricio Pochettino’s …

Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min’s brace earned his side a 2-2 draw at Arsenal in the Premier League as the visitors twice came from behind in an absorbing derby on Sunday. Romero then conceded a penalty that was converted by Bukayo Saka in the 54th minute but Tottenham hit back almost immediately as Son punished a terrible mistake by Arsenal …

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League
1 year, 6 months ago

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa all but secured a Conference League group-stage place with a 5-0 thrashing of Hibernian in its play-off round first leg on Wednesday. The Premier League side started its first European campaign since losing in Europa League qualifying in 2010 in fine style. Unai Emery’s men, who put four past Everton at the …

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