Ollie Watkins at the double as Aston Villa ease past Newcastle
Ollie Watkins’ hot streak continued as Aston Villa strengthened their European aspirations with a dominant 3-0 win over Newcastle at Villa Park.
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Watkins extends hot streak as Villa outclass Newcastle
BIRMINGHAM, England : An early strike from Jacob Ramsey and two second-half goals from Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa a 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday to move Unai Emery's rejuvenated team to within six points of the top four.
'He was getting the sack last year' - Peter Crouch tips Arsenal mastermind Mikel Arteta for manager of the season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta deserves to be crowned Premier League manager of the season, says Peter Crouch, after going from the risk of the sack to the brink of the title over the last year. Arteta came under pressure during the 2021/22 campaign as his Gunners side collapsed to finish fifth, failing to secure Champions League football.
Newcastle United reject ‘dark arts’ claims as Eddie Howe thanks Unai Emery for ‘Sliding Doors’ moment
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has said he is not the master of Premier League “dark arts” despite claims to the contrary by the likes of Erik ten Hag and Thomas Frank. In fact, he does not even know where the tag has come from as he says it does not reflect how his Newcastle United team have performed this campaign. The Magpies have shocked the top flight this season with their quick, compact and pressing style, much akin to the first incarnation of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
We're back to our best, says Newcastle boss Howe
Newcastle United's return to form has instilled belief in the squad as they head into the business end of the season, manager Eddie Howe said on Friday, with a Champions League return on the cards for the first time in 20 years.
Aston Villa move into the top six with victory against Nottingham Forest
Ollie Watkins’ hot streak continued as Aston Villa moved into the Premier League’s top six with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, whose manager Steve Cooper’s job remains under threat.
Traore and Watkins on target as Villa sink Forest
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND : Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday to keep Unai Emery's side on track for a place in Europe next season and send their opponents into the relegation zone.
Unai Emery feels Ollie Watkins chat could be behind Aston Villa striker’s form
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has revealed a meeting with Ollie Watkins early in his reign might be behind the striker’s incredible run of form.