Ollie Watkins

[adrenachrome]

Ollie goal celebration.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1644734411747778560

[Monty]

Check the man into a sex addiction clinic cos he just can't. stop. scoring.

[Somniloquism]

Did he get booked at the end for the celebration?

[PeterWithesShin]

Did he get booked at the end for the celebration?

Yes

[Somniloquism]

Ollie after the game from the Beeb live ticker.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins on his goal, speaking to Sky Sports: "I think it shows that I've developed a lot, I've worked a lot on my finishing. I've worked hard for these moments. I don't think I'd do that finish at the start of the season or maybe last season, dinking the keeper. I'd maybe have tried to go low and it may get saved. I've worked a lot on a variety of finishes and I'm happy to be scoring.

On the impact Unai Emery has had: "I think telling me to be patient. We do a lot of debriefs after the game and he's very detailed. Just taking information in, working on the training pitch and being patient. I know my teammates are going to get the ball and look for me. It's about being in the right areas and doing my bit, which is about trying to score"

On Villa struggling in the first half: "It was frustrating. At times, [especially] the final ball, all of us were a little bit off it today. It was just little moments, it was about the composure in front of goal to pick a final pass or pass it in the goal. They're key moments so I'm happy I did that today. We got a massive three points in a big week."

On the confidence in the side: "The manager gives us confidence every game. He mentions that we've got to respect each team, it's the Premier League and isn't going to be easy, and fight for three points in every game. We'll continue to do that until the end of the season. There's a lot of good teams we've got to play. We're up for the challenge and it's going to be really exciting in these last eight games.

On Aston Villa keeping a clean sheet: "We're defending from the front, the midfielders are well-drilled, credit to the defenders because they're always having to sprint back. It's a solid team performance and I'm happy that Emi [Martinez] has got his clean sheet."

Very refreshing in his honesty on his previous finishing ability, and that the team didn't play well first half.

[Eckybloke]

I was just thinking that, he was always one to try and smack it through the keeper but the dinks and lobs are great to see.

[nigel]

Given what Unai said about Ollie’s dedication, commitment and willingness to keep learning I think this lad could be absolutely amazing next season.
Could he be the one to hit 20 in a season?

[Smirker]

Benteke at Villa:

101 apps, 49 goals

Ollie at Villa:

108 apps, 40 goals

Really isn't much in it based on numbers. Might surprise a few.

[Scott Nielsen]

Benteke at Villa:

101 apps, 49 goals

Ollie at Villa:

108 apps, 40 goals

Really isn't much in it based on numbers. Might surprise a few.

Pretty sure Benteke only did 89 appearances for us based on the table that was listed on here a few days ago.

[Rory]

Check the man into a sex addiction clinic cos he just can't. stop. scoring.

Nice.

[PeterWithesShin]

Benteke at Villa:

101 apps, 49 goals

Ollie at Villa:

108 apps, 40 goals

Really isn't much in it based on numbers. Might surprise a few.

Pretty sure Benteke only did 89 appearances for us based on the table that was listed on here a few days ago.

Those numbers include cup games.

[darren woolley]

I'm so pleased he scored again.

[Steve67]

Lovely goal all round with JJ looking up and picking Ollie out.  Great first touch, wonderful dink over the keeper.  Wonderful goal.  I dare you not to pick him now Gareth Southgate.

[Risso]

Lovely goal all round with JJ looking up and picking Ollie out.  Great first touch, wonderful dink over the keeper.  Wonderful goal.  I dare you not to pick him now Gareth Southgate.

“Challenge accepted!”

[trinityoap]

I suppose Southgate  was there to watch Johnson.