Ollie Watkins demonstrated why he is among the Premier League’s top strikers after Aston Villa defeated Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
The athletes gave the team the finest medicine on the field of play—a much-needed three points—after a week in which serious injuries had severely damaged the team’s morale.
Ollie Watkins stole the show because, in Unai Emery’s opinion, it was his “clinical” finishing that made the difference in the outcome.
However, the England international was continuously “fighting” with Fulham center-back Issa Diop during the game, the Aston Villa manager also mentioned to BBC Sport.
While Unai Emery acknowledged that Ollie Watkins ultimately prevailed, he did acknowledge that he was “unsuccessful” at times.
The 28-year-old’s second goal was the greatest since he raced through on goal and beat Bernd Leno after selling his opponent into the river.
The on-field referee waived away a foul that Villa’s player even had a right to call for because Issa Diop fouled him just as he was preparing to shoot in the second half.
Issa Diop and Ollie Watkins
On Watkins’ objectives, Emery remarked, “He worked it.” “For him, it was a very good fit. He was fighting with Diop, sometimes succeeding and sometimes failing.
Ollie Watkins vying for a spot in Euro 2024
It would be quite unfortunate for Gareth Southgate and, to be honest, rather foolish if he didn’t pick Watkins for Euro 2024.
This is the best of the former Brentford guy. In terms of stats and output, no English player is competing with him in the Premier League this year. In some areas, he is even surpassing Erling Haaland.
Watkins is not only handing out goals, but he is also throwing out 12 assists. He has a very good chance of finishing the season with more than 20 goals and 20 assists, which would be amazing.
Southgate can’t ignore it because even if he doesn’t reach those targets, he will undoubtedly come close to them.
