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Inside Brentford: How Premier League Manager-of-the-Year candidate Keith Andrews turned relegation-favourite Bees into top-four contenders

Every summer, Brentford seem to dance with death. They almost always sell off at least one of their best players and don't usually replace t...

1 DAY AGO • goal

Inside Brentford: How Premier League Manager-of-the-Year candidate Keith Andrews turned relegation-favourite Bees into top-four contenders

Denied by post Watkins generated four shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Watkins entered the match in strong form after scoring four goals in his previous three games from 11 attempts and continued to threaten, taking four shots. He was unlucky not to score, striking the post with a header and missing a one-on-one opportunity against Dean Henderson.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Watkins scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Watkins buried a shot from outside the box, assisted by Morgan Rogers early in first-half extra time. This marked the third straight game with a goal for Watkins, who is up to seven through 20 appearances on the season. Additionally, he is up to 11 shots and seven shots on target over the last three games but on the other hand, he has not recorded double digits in completed passes in six straight league outings.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two Goals by John McGinn Powers Villa Past Forest into Premier League's Top Two

John McGinn's two goals led Villa past Nottingham Forest, as Unai Emery's team rebounded from its first loss in two months.

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Two Goals by John McGinn Powers Villa Past Forest into Premier League's Top Two

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

Declan Rice proved why he’s a leading candidate to be the Premier League’s player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a s...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and the 11 most disappointing Premier League signings of the 2025-26 season so far - ranked

Premier League clubs splashed out £3 billion ($4bn) on transfers in a record-breaking summer window, more than those in the Bundesliga, La L...

JANUARY 2 • goal

Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and the 11 most disappointing Premier League signings of the 2025-26 season so far - ranked

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Gabriel is BACK! Returning defender sparks Gunners into life as 'Set-Piece FC' send title-race message with crushing win

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal's Premier League title challenge by opening the scoring in an emphatic win over Aston Vil...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Gabriel is BACK! Returning defender sparks Gunners into life as 'Set-Piece FC' send title-race message with crushing win

Scores late goal Watkins scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Watkins did put a goal in during stoppage time but the damage was already done. The forward struggled to put his shots on target but he should have better luck if he maintains this volume against Nottingham Forest Saturday. The side has conceded 30 goals in 19 domestic games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How 'tactical genius' Unai Emery got revenge for his Arsenal sacking as high-flying Aston Villa attempt to completely flip the script in Premier League title race

There have been so many compelling storylines to entertain the world so far this season as we reach the Premier League's halfway point. Live...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • goal

How 'tactical genius' Unai Emery got revenge for his Arsenal sacking as high-flying Aston Villa attempt to completely flip the script in Premier League title race

Nets two for the win Watkins scored two goals to go with four shots (four on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea.

Impact Watkins turned in his second two-goal game of the season, as he netted the first with an unassisted shot from the center of the box in the 63rd minute, and the second off a cross from Youri Tielemans in the 84th. Watkins Is now up to five goals on the season, with four of them coming in the last five games. He has totaled 13 shots and nine on target through that span.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

From 'lazy' to title challengers: Aston Villa is the big surprise in the Premier League this season

Aston Villa started the Premier League season with a five-match winless run and looked more like a potential relegation candidate than a title contender

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

'I have a feeling' - Unai Emery insists Aston Villa aren't Premier League title contenders despite record-equaling run of 11 straight wins

Unai Emery insists that his Aston Villa side are not Premier League title contenders despite their record-equalling run of 11 straight wins....

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • goal

'I have a feeling' - Unai Emery insists Aston Villa aren't Premier League title contenders despite record-equaling run of 11 straight wins

'Teams are worried' about Villa, says Watkins after Chelsea turnaround Aston Villa continue to fly high in the Premier League, after Ollie Watkins' brace inspired a second-half fightback against Chelsea.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ollie Watkins brings Aston Villa level with Chelsea | Premier League

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa: Enzo Maresca's bizarre tactical tweaks invite remarkable Villa comeback as Ollie Watkins brace downs Blues and Cole Palmer is upstaged by England rival Morgan Rogers

Chelsea threw away a commanding position as Aston Villa stretched their winning run to 11 games, thanks to an Ollie Watkins brace in a 2-1 c...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa: Enzo Maresca's bizarre tactical tweaks invite remarkable Villa comeback as Ollie Watkins brace downs Blues and Cole Palmer is upstaged by England rival Morgan Rogers

Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues

Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists winner Sunday Watkins assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United.

Impact Watkins set up Morgan Rogers' match-winning goal in the 57th minute Sunday, marking his first assist of the season. It was the only chance he created in the match, and he only took one off-target shot, but that lack of production is forgiven for helping win the match. Over the last three seasons Watkins has recorded 77 goal contributions (50 goals and 27 assists) across 112 Premier League appearances, but this season he has just four through 17 matches, and he also hasn't recorded any in six Europa League appearances. He has reportedly been dealing with some pain in his knee which could explain this extended run of poor form, but this level of a drop off still seems unfathomable. However, he now has three goal contributions over his last four appearances, so maybe he's finally rediscovering his form.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes injury and Leny Yoro disasterclass sap festive cheer for Red Devils as Morgan Rogers fires Villans to 10th consecutive win

Manchester United saw festive cheer sapped by an injury to Bruno Fernandes during their visit to Aston Villa, with a Morgan Rogers brace fir...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal

Man Utd player ratings vs Aston Villa: Bruno Fernandes injury and Leny Yoro disasterclass sap festive cheer for Red Devils as Morgan Rogers fires Villans to 10th consecutive win

Cannot score a goal despite volume Watkins generated four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Impact The forward had four shots and did put a few on target but did not do enough to beat David Raya in goal. Watkins might have better luck against FC Basel in UEL action, though the side has only conceded seven goals in five UEL matches.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in victory Watkins scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 win against Brighton.

Impact Watkins dragged Villa back into the game with a brace before half-time, first netting an assist from Evann Guessand to make it 2-1, then finishing calmly in stoppage time of the first half after racing onto Morgan Rogers' long pass in transition. The brace ended an 11-game goal drought across all competitions for the striker and took his tally to nine career goals against Brighton. He remained a constant threat in the frontline, contributing season highs with four shots and two chances created. Watkins proved in that performance that he could still perform at his highest level despite dealing with knee pain this campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'I can put hard times behind me' – Watkins relieved to end goal drought with Brighton brace Ollie Watkins' brace helped move Aston Villa up to third in the Premier League table after edging a seven-goal thriller away to Brighton.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Carefully managed due to knee pain Watkins is playing with pain to his knee and is carefully managed by the staff throughout the season, coach Unai Emery said to the media, according to the Birmingham Mail. "He's ke...

Impact Watkins has been underperforming this campaign, scoring only one goal in 18 appearances across all competitions, probably due to the knee pain he has been carrying since last year. The striker is carefully managed by the staff and doesn't always train with the team in order to work individually with the physios. His pain doesn't require any type of surgery but Watkins has to rest often in order to avoid a more serious issue. The Englishman might see limited minutes moving forward until reaching full fitness, highlighted by his two appearances off the bench in the last two games of Villa. If Watkins can't start a game, Donyell Malen now seems the likely option to lead the frontline of the Villains.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling again Watkins generated three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Leeds United.

Impact Watkins has been struggling to find his last season's form, scoring only once across 12 league appearances and going nine straight games without a goal. In those appearances, he managed 20 shots and created seven chances.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham is Back for England: Thomas Tuchel Calls Up Real Madrid Star

Jude Bellingham has been recalled by England for the team's November games after being left off in October.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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