Ollie Watkins unleashed his pent-up fury to score and assist as Aston Villa thrashed Newcastle United 4-1 at Villa Park on Saturday.
fotnet24.net reports that recalled striker Watkins took his frustration out on Newcastle United. He scored inside the opening minute. He struck the woodwork twice and set up Ian Maatsen’s strike in the 4-1 Premier League win. Reuters
Aston Villa’s emphatic victory lifted them into sixth place, keeping their Champions League ambitions firmly alive as they chase a top‑four finish in the final run‑in. Reuters
The 29‑year‑old England forward admitted he had been “fuming” after finding himself on the bench in five of Villa’s last six matches, including both legs of their Champions League quarter‑final against Paris St Germain, and told manager Unai Emery he was determined to force his way back into the side. Reuters
Watkins’ deflected effort after just 33 seconds marked his 74th Premier League goal for Villa, equalling the club record set by Gabriel Agbonlahor. Reuters
In 33 Premier League appearances this season (including six as a substitute), Watkins has netted 15 times, making him the division’s leading English scorer to date. Premier League NewsReuters
Unai Emery lauded his squad’s depth after the win, highlighting how substitute Jacob Ramsey’s inventive run and Amadou Onana’s powerful finish helped swing the game firmly in Villa’s favour. Reuters
Newcastle United had to regroup without manager Eddie Howe, who missed the fixture through illness, as they struggled to contain Villa’s high‑intensity press and will look to recover once Howe returns. Reuters
