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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

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

Bellingham and Foden back in England squad but no room for Alexander-Arnold

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been recalled by England coach Thomas Tuchel for the team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Aston Villa news: Ollie Watkins - is he giving Unai Emery enough? Aston Villa news: Ollie Watkins - is he giving Unai Emery enough?

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Two shots, no goal Watkins had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Manchester City.

Impact Watkins was on the field for most of Sunday's match and played a nuisance to the City team with his high press despite only firing off two shots and not finding the back of the net. That said, the forward has gone five appearances in all competitions with no goals, remaining at one in league play this season (nine appearances). He will hope to add to that soon, working towards his 16 from last campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit moving forward Watkins (leg) is an option for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Unai Emery. "Tomorrow we will train again, and normally he will be ready for Sunday."

Impact Watkins had to withdraw from the England national team but is back in contention for the club, as the forward is back training with his club ahead of Sunday's contest. He will now look to earn the start immediately now that he is deemed fit, starting in eight of his nine appearances this season while bagging one goal on 15 shots.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

England's future No. 9? Tottenham prospect trains alongside senior Three Lions as search for Harry Kane's successor begins

Tottenham Hotspur prospect Dane Scarlett was spotted training alongside the senior England national team as the search for Harry Kane's long...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • goal

England's future No. 9? Tottenham prospect trains alongside senior Three Lions as search for Harry Kane's successor begins

Ollie Watkins ruled out of England's game against Latvia with injury

Ollie Watkins has returned to Aston Villa after an injury ruled him out of England’s World Cup qualifying game against Latvia on Tuesday, as captain Harry Kane is set for a possibl...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Withdraws from England squad Watkins (leg) was withdrawn from the England squad and returned to Aston Villa after picking up an injury during Thursday's victory against Wales, according to Nnamdi Onyeagwara of...

Impact Watkins suffered an apparent leg injury after missing an open goal and hitting the post in Thursday's win over Wales. The striker appeared fine after the game as he mentioned to the media but has ultimately withdrawn from the England squad for the rest of the international break. Watkins will be assessed once back with Aston Villa and hopes to recover in time for the clash against Spurs on Sunday. If he has to miss some time, Evann Guessand and Donyell Malen could start in the striker role against Tottenham.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doing fine after collision Watkins (leg) suffered a collision with the post after missing a clear chance in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Wales but is doing fine after the incident, both the player on Insta...

Impact Watkins scored one goal for the Three Lions in the first half of Thursday's game against Wales before missing an open chance later in the half when he hit the post. The striker was in significant pain but a severe injury has been ruled out, although he was forced off at halftime by coach Thomas Tuchel. Watkins is expected to be back available for the trip to Tottenham on Oct. 19 if no further issues arise from that incident.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'We never got any energy back from the fans!' - Thomas Tuchel takes aim at England supporters after 3-0 win over Wales as he claims Wembley was 'SILENT'

Thomas Tuchel took aim at the 'silent' England fans following their 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. Early goals from Morgan Rogers, Ol...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • goal

'We never got any energy back from the fans!' - Thomas Tuchel takes aim at England supporters after 3-0 win over Wales as he claims Wembley was 'SILENT'

Bukayo Saka makes history with England goal against Wales as Arsenal star becomes club's top scorer for Three Lions

Bukayo Saka etched his name into history on Thursday night, becoming Arsenal's all-time leading men's goalscorer for England after netting a...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • goal

Bukayo Saka makes history with England goal against Wales as Arsenal star becomes club's top scorer for Three Lions

Optimistic after injury Watkins was spotted limping after England's win over Wales on Thursday, but told reporters it wasn't serious.

Impact Watkins came off at halftime with an apparent injury at halftime, and was spotted limping, but isn't feared to have suffered a serious issue. The forward's status moving forward with the England squad could indicate if the injury is a concern, if he withdraws from the squad he would be in doubt for an Oct. 19 trip to Tottenham domestically.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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