Breaking: Ollie Watkins becomes Aston Villa’s all-time Premier League leading scorer after netting in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth; Villa surge into Europe race, now level on points with Newcastle and Chelsea, while Bournemouth’s Europe hopes fade despite late rally.
Ollie Watkins Makes History, Aston Villa Boosts European Dreams
In a stunning turn of events, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins etched his name into Villans’ folklore by becoming the club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer. His 75th goal in the competition, a fortunate touch from a Morgan Rogers cross, was enough to secure a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
Watkins’ Record-Breaking Goal
Watkins initially thought he was offside, but a VAR check cleared him, and his name joined the legendary list of Aston Villa’s greatest goal scorers. “I’ve had my eyes on breaking that record since joining the club. It’s a great achievement, and we’ll celebrate it,” said Watkins.
Aston Villa’s European Hopes Soar
Villa’s win, coupled with other results, sees them level on 63 points with Newcastle United and Chelsea, and two clear of Nottingham Forest. With a game in hand, Villa is firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot, with manager Unai Emery dreaming big: “We are trying to get our best dreams in Europe, playing Champions League again.”
Bournemouth’s European Hopes Fade
Bournemouth’s outside chance of reaching Europe suffered a setback. They remain in 10th spot, seven points adrift of eighth-placed Crystal Palace. Manager Andoni Iraola admitted, “We are in a worse position than we were a couple of hours ago, but we have to keep fighting.”
Villa’s Resilience Overcomes Late Bournemouth Surge
Bournemouth could only muster one shot on target in the first half. But after Jacob Ramsey was sent off for Villa in the 80th minute, the hosts finally came to life, pushing hard for an equalizer. However, Villa’s defense held firm, ultimately securing a crucial victory.
Did You Know?
Villa have reached 70 points for just the second time in their Premier League history and the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Pro Tip for Fantasy Soccer Managers
With Watkins now Aston Villa’s all-time leading scorer, consider him a hot pick for your fantasy soccer team. His form and Villa’s positioning could see him score vital points in the run-in to the season.
FAQs
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How many Premier League goals has Ollie Watkins scored in total?
Ollie Watkins has scored 75 Premier League goals for Aston Villa.
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Where do Aston Villa currently sit in the Premier League table?
Villa is level on 63 points with Newcastle United and Chelsea, fourth and fifth respectively, and two clear of Nottingham Forest in the fight for Champions League places.
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