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Ollie Watkins strikes first for Aston Villa v. Leicester City | Premier League
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores goal against Leicester Watkins took four shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Leicester City. He also made a clearance, an interception and created a chance in the match.
Impact Watkins opened the scoring Saturday for a second consecutive game, and he's up to three goals in six Premier League appearances since the World Cup break after previously netting just twice in 14 matches. Villa manager Unai Emery seems to prefer a 4-4-2 lineup with Watkins and Leon Bailey as the starting forwards.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bags winner over Saints Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.
Impact Watkins bagged his first goal in last four matches but has only scored four times this term total. He's having a bit of an off year overall but still has had his days and has also added four assists to help his fantasy production.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa beats EPL bottom-dweller Southampton 1-0

Ollie Watkins’ second-half goal has secured a 1-0 win for Aston Villa at Southampton in the English Premier League
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ollie Watkins breaks deadlock for Aston Villa v. Southampton | Premier League
JANUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Leading the line against Saints Watkins is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Southampton.
Impact Watkins returns from an ankle injury to lead the line for Villa on Saturday. The forward will lead the line for Villa after scoring three goals and providing four assists in 18 appearances.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available for weekend Watkins (ankle) has been training normally this week and will be available for Saturday's clash against Southampton, Villa manager Unai Emery announced Thursday.
Impact Watkins picked up an ankle injury in the first half of last week's win over Leeds, but he has recovered and is expected to remain in the XI against Southampton. Danny Ings could replace him in the front-two if he's not quite fit enough to start.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off early Watkins came off injured with a possible ankle issue during the first half of Friday's Premier League clash with Leeds.
Impact Watkins was brought off with an injury just 20 minutes after Lucas Digne limped off. Watkins was replaced by Danny Ings, who figures to take over in the starting XI if Watkins is set to miss time. Watkins went straight down the tunnel after coming off.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa beats toothless Spurs 2-0 in Premier League

Aston Villa has continued its resurgence under Unai Emery with a hard-fought 2-0 away victory over Tottenham in the Premier League
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs helper in win Watkins assisted once to go with four shots (zero on target) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. He also made two clearances.
Impact This was another tidy shift from Watkins, who's rebounded nicely following a somewhat slow start to the fantasy campaign. With the assist, he's now logged a goal contribution in four of his last five EPL appearances. He played the full 90 Sunday and will look to keep the momentum going Wednesday versus Wolves.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Impact Watkins scored the only goal in the loss, finishing a nice move after a quick start to the second half. The forward will hope to build on this form in another tough match away against Tottenham on Sunday. Watkins has scored three times and provided three assists in 15 Premier League appearances.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ollie Watkins pulls Aston Villa within one goal of Liverpool | Premier League
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Starts in friendly Watkins played for 64 minutes during Thursday's friendly draw with Brighton.
Impact Watkins missed the final match before the World Cup a month ago, which coincidentally was also against the Seagulls. He's scored two goals and three assists in 14 appearances, which isn't a great tally if he's to break double-digits in a third straight season.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not fit to play Watkins isn't available in Sunday's match against Brighton due to illness, according to the Birmingham Mail.
Impact Watkins had scored once and logged one assist over his last three league matches but his absence puts Danny Ings into the starting lineup. With just two goals and three assists in 14 appearances, Watkins will hope to improve his efforts under new manager Unai Emery after the World Cup.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United rallies to beat Aston Villa 4-2 in League Cup

Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 Thursday and advance to last 16 of the English League Cup, a day after several other big teams were eliminated
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emery's Aston Villa reign starts with 3-1 win vs. Man United

Unai Emery has made the perfect start as Aston Villa manager with a 3-1 win against Manchester United in the Premier League
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records assist in win Watkins made a clearance and assisted a goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Manchester United.
Impact Watkins grabbed his third assist of the season in setting up a strike for Jacob Ramsey on Sunday in new manager Unai Emery's first game in charge. He lined up as the center forward for the first time in almost a month after Danny Ings held the starting spot for a spell.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet outing in loss Watkins created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-0 loss at Newcastle.
Impact Watkins had a quiet outing and could not do much during the road loss. The forward failed to take a single shot for just the third time in the season. He also received his first yellow card after 13 appearances (12 starts).
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in wide victory Watkins scored one goal on five shots (five on target), sent in one cross (one accurate) and added one chance created during Sunday's 4-0 victory over Brentford.
Impact Watkins just wasn't going to be denied on what turned out to be the final goal of the match. He was initially stopped by keeper David Raya, but he found the back of the net with the rebound to claim his second goal of the league season. The Villa attacker has gotten off to a rather slow start to the year, but perhaps Sunday's performance can provide a bit of a spark.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saudi-owned Newcastle into CL positions amid speedy rise

Newcastle's rise to becoming a team ready to compete in the Champions League is happening quicker than many would have predicted
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ollie Watkins makes it Aston Villa 4, Brentford 0 | Premier League
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Villa starts post-Gerrard era by thrashing Brentford 4-0

Aston Villa responded to the firing of manager Steven Gerrard by scoring three goals in the opening 14 minutes in a 4-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Busy in shutout Watkins had four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-0 loss versus Fulham.
Impact Watkins four shots were second on the team and he created a single chance in the loss. The striker hasn't gotten on the scoresheet since August and is falling afoul of Villa's horrific form. Watkins has the talent to be an immediate fantasy asset if something turns around with Villa and with a managerial change on the cards Watkins could still salvage this rough start.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mount, Kepa stand out as Chelsea beats Villa 2-0 in EPL

Mason Mount and Kepa Arrizabalaga were Chelsea’s stars as they helped to maintain Graham Potter’s unbeaten start in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes three shots against Chelsea Watkins took three shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Chelsea. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact Watkins posted his fifth game of the season with multiple shots on Sunday, but he still hasn't scored in the Premier League since August. He was shifted out to the left win in this one with Danny Ings lining up at center forward.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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