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 for sparking the conflict but Oliver Holt doesn't think he did anything wrong By the end of the match both sides were down to 10 players and managers had been warned On Match of the Day 2 on Sunday night, the former Arsenal and England forward Ian Wright alluded to that happening to him, too, in the past. Arteta's charm sees charge disintegrate The FA’s case against Mikel Arteta for the abuse he aimed at match officiating after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle last month became, inevitably, bogged down in tedious and laughable linguistic argument about what the Arsenal manager really meant when he called disputed decisions a ‘disgrace’. Kenny Dalglish is a worthy winner of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award Pressure builds on Howe after Champions League exit Eddie Howe has done a fine job at Newcastle United but the manner of the club’s exit from the Champions League last week has put him under pressure.

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Premier League: Watkins scores against former club Brentford to inspire Aston Villa to a 1-0 win
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Gary Neville makes brutal claim about Arsenal's failed January move for Ollie Watkins - as he condemns 'TOOTHLESS' Gunners frontline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gary Neville makes brutal claim about Arsenal's failed January move for Ollie Watkins - as he condemns 'TOOTHLESS' Gunners frontline

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! This needle is what the Premier League is all about Arsenal were unable to overturn their first-leg deficit and stumbled on the road Gary Neville hit out at Arsenal's 'toothlessness' as the Gunners fell 4-0 on aggregate to Newcastle to end their hopes of a Carabao Cup final on Wednesday night. Gary Neville has …

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, 1 week 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. …

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 …

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, 3 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 …

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
8 months 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 …

The untold stories of Ollie Watkins' rise: Turning up at Jose Mourinho's house to replace Harry Kane, 1am ice baths and the non-league shock that shaped him
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The untold stories of Ollie Watkins' rise: Turning up at Jose Mourinho's house to replace Harry Kane, 1am ice baths and the non-league shock that shaped him

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho met Ollie Watkins in the flesh and fell in love. Ollie Watkins was England's hero on Wednesday night when he fired home a 90th-minute winner to send his nation through to the Euro 2024 final Watkins made the most of his chance after having to wait patiently for minutes at the Euros Watkins met with Jose Mourinho when …

From Weston-super-Mare to the Euro 2024 final – Ollie Watkins is England’s unlikely hero
8 months, 2 weeks ago

From Weston-super-Mare to the Euro 2024 final – Ollie Watkins is England’s unlikely hero

The Independent  

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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins' mum's wish for Gareth Southgate to finally let her son 'come on the f***ing pitch' was sensationally answered when the Aston Villa star fired England into the final of Euro 2024. The striker admitted that he had become frustrated by his lack of game time at the tournament, having only featured for 20 minutes in England's second group …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
8 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Ian Wright hails Ollie Watkins’ late winner as ‘unbelievable moment’ for England
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ian Wright hails Ollie Watkins’ late winner as ‘unbelievable moment’ for England

The Independent  

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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, 2 weeks 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 …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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, 3 weeks ago

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

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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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 …

Ollie Watkins says his goal celebration was sparked by abuse from Brentford fan
1 year, 3 months ago

Ollie Watkins says his goal celebration was sparked by abuse from Brentford fan

The Independent  

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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 …

Aston Villa go two points off top as Ollie Watkins strike downs West Ham
1 year, 5 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 …

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, 6 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 …

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League
1 year, 7 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 …

Watkins, McGinn goals help Villa complete double over Chelsea
1 year, 11 months ago

Watkins, McGinn goals help Villa complete double over Chelsea

The Hindu  

Aston Villa climbed above Chelsea and into the top half of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Ollie Watkins gave Villa an early lead before a superb strike by John McGinn, fresh from starring in Scotland’s shock Euro 2024 win over Spain, made it 2-0 in the 56th minute. Defeat saw Chelsea drop …

Chelsea 0-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins and John McGinn pile the pressure on under-fire Graham Potter
1 year, 11 months ago

Chelsea 0-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins and John McGinn pile the pressure on under-fire Graham Potter

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins scored in his fifth consecutive away game to give the Villains an early lead at Stamford Bridge The respite for Graham Potter has not lasted long at all. Soon after came a chorus from the Villa end of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning.’ Aston Villa recorded their first away win at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League …

Unai Emery admits he sometimes has to stop Ollie Watkins from training too much
2 years ago

Unai Emery admits he sometimes has to stop Ollie Watkins from training too much

The Independent  

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Unai Emery admits Aston Villa too reliant on Ollie Watkins for goals
2 years, 2 months ago

Unai Emery admits Aston Villa too reliant on Ollie Watkins for goals

The Independent  

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Villa’s system under Emery is perfect for Watkins. The goals should start to flow
2 years, 2 months ago

Villa’s system under Emery is perfect for Watkins. The goals should start to flow

New York Times  

A rare visit from your humble correspondent to Villa Park brought to mind fond memories of fellow Bavarian Thomas Hitzlsperger in the claret and blue but also less obviously, after the game, the old Abraham Maslow observation that has the former midfielder’s nickname at its centre. Watkins looks poised to be one of the main beneficiaries of Emery’s fluid 4-2-2-2 …

Aston Villa have been playing one of Ings or Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together
3 years ago

Aston Villa have been playing one of Ings or Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together

Daily Mail  

All this time playing just one of Danny Ings or Ollie Watkins. Steven Gerrard had only selected one or the other in Aston Villa's last four Premier League games. Yet in a bid to get back to winning ways after one win in their last seven outings, Gerrard used Ings and Watkins as partners — two No 9s under orders …

Steven Gerrard praises his players after beginning Aston Villa reign with 'big' victory
3 years, 4 months ago

Steven Gerrard praises his players after beginning Aston Villa reign with 'big' victory

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard roared with delight after claiming a victory from his first game as Aston Villa manager and revealed he still lives for the buzz of winning. The former England captain led his team to a 2-0 triumph over Brighton thanks to late goals from Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings – ending a run of five consecutive defeats that cost …

Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Reguilon's horror own goal and Watkins strike dents Europa League hopes
3 years, 10 months ago

Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Reguilon's horror own goal and Watkins strike dents Europa League hopes

Daily Mail  

If this was farewell from Harry Kane – and there was certainly more than a hint of it - then it was not an occasion that will be cherished by those on either side of the split. Tottenham's European hopes suffered a huge blow as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa despite taking an early lead Ollie …

Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham: Trezeguet double and Ollie Watkins strike seals storming comeback for hosts
3 years, 11 months ago

Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham: Trezeguet double and Ollie Watkins strike seals storming comeback for hosts

Daily Mail  

He rose and then they fell. Aston Villa came from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 in the second half at Villa Park on Sunday Trezeguet scored twice in three minutes after Fulham had taken the lead on the hour mark The forward netted his first in the 78th minute before scoring his second in the 81st Villa striker Ollie Watkins …

How Ollie Watkins’ goal epitomised England’s identity under Gareth Southgate
3 years, 11 months ago

How Ollie Watkins’ goal epitomised England’s identity under Gareth Southgate

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins breaks goal drought as Aston Villa sinks Newcastle - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Ollie Watkins breaks goal drought as Aston Villa sinks Newcastle - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins scored his first Premier League goal in 10 games and midfielder Bertrand Traore added another to give it a 2-0 home win over struggling Newcastle United on Saturday. The result lifted Villa two places up to eighth on 29 points from 17 games while Newcastle dropped one place to 16th on 19 points from 19 …

Premier League: 'Lot more to come' from Aston Villa says striker Ollie Watkins after Arsenal win
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: 'Lot more to come' from Aston Villa says striker Ollie Watkins after Arsenal win

Firstpost  

Watkins has adapted quickly to the top-flight after signing from Championship side Brentford in September, taking his tally to six goals in seven league games. London: Ollie Watkins has warned Aston Villa’s Premier League rivals they have much more in the locker after the Arsenal fan scored twice in a 3-0 dismantling of the Gunners. Villa’s biggest win at Arsenal …

Premier League: Watkins hits brace as Aston Villa stuns Arsenal 3-0 - Football News
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Watkins hits brace as Aston Villa stuns Arsenal 3-0 - Football News

The Hindu  

Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday. “You've seen tonight and against Liverpool, we're a great side and we can beat anyone.” Villa was denied a dream start when McGinn thumped a piledriver past Bernd Leno but Ross …

Arsenal 0-3 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins hits brace and Bukayo Saka scores own goal
4 years, 4 months ago

Arsenal 0-3 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins hits brace and Bukayo Saka scores own goal

Daily Mail  

This should have been sold as the Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley show. Ollie Watkins scored a brace as Aston Villa secured a hugely impressive victory away to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium Both of Watkins' goals came in the second half as Dean Smith's side returned to winning ways in emphatic style Watkins guides the ball into the net for …

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