Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has suggested his side were lucky to see Arsenal have a late goal ruled out in their 2-2 draw on Saturday.

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday.

OLLIE WATKINS (£5.2m) was a top-tier Dream Team asset last season. The Aston Villa striker was widely selected throughout 2023/24 as he racked up 24 goals in all competitions (27 including the

Ollie Watkins explained why he was so impressed by Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes during their 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Just when you’re ready to write Villa off in this season’s race for Champions League football, they force you to think again.

Arsenal started the match on top, but didn't really threaten Emi Martinez up until Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 35th minute. And he scored after a mistake from Ian Maatsen, who didn't know where the Arsenal winger was before he turned in Leandro Trossard's cross.

Ollie Watkins reckons he and Jhon Duran could make an effective strike partnership for Villa. Watkins bagged his 10th Premier League goal of the season in Saturday’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Arsenal, while Duran is the club’s top scorer in all competitions having netted 12 times.

Gabriel Martinelli has stressed the importance of learning from mistakes after Arsenal dropped points in a frustrating 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesDespite taking a

Aston Villa have stormed back to level terms as Ollie Watkins blasts his side even at 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates.

Arsenal’s Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino smashed the ball home from outside the area in the 88th minute strike to sent the crowd going mal for a 3-2 Arsenal scoreline. But VAR intervened and ruled the ball out for a Kai Havertz handball.

Goals by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins helped Villa recover from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw. Watkins has scored six Premier League goals against Arsenal, including four at the Emirates. He is undoubtedly a thorn in their side.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday.