Ollie Watkins
29-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Watkins delivered another strong campaign in 2024/25, finishing with 16 goals in the Premier League while leading the line with intensity. He added eight assists and showed improved link-up play in Unai Emery's system. This came after a slow start in which Jhon Duran stole playing time. Entering 2025/26, he should remain the focal point in a potent attack that'll stay aggressive in both domestic and European play. If he stays healthy, Watkins could flirt with 20 goals with 10-plus assists being the ideal situation for fantasy purposes.
Two shots, no goal
Watkins had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Manchester City.
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Watkins was on the field for most of Sunday's match and played a nuisance to the City team with his high press despite only firing off two shots and not finding the back of the net. That said, the forward has gone five appearances in all competitions with no goals, remaining at one in league play this season (nine appearances). He will hope to add to that soon, working towards his 16 from last campaign.
Watkins was on the field for most of Sunday's match and played a nuisance to the City team with his high press despite only firing off two shots and not finding the back of the net. That said, the forward has gone five appearances in all competitions with no goals, remaining at one in league play this season (nine appearances). He will hope to add to that soon, working towards his 16 from last campaign.
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Fit moving forward
Watkins (leg) is an option for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Unai Emery. "Tomorrow we will train again, and normally he will be ready for Sunday."
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Withdraws from England squad
Watkins (leg) was withdrawn from the England squad and returned to Aston Villa after picking up an injury during Thursday's victory against Wales. According to manager Thomas Tuchel, "It was very, very painful, but as I understand it now, it's only painful, so no harm done."
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Doing fine after collision
Watkins suffered a collision with the post after missing a clear chance in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Wales but is doing fine after the incident, both the player on Instagram and coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed, according to the Birmingham Mail. "He's ok. It was a clear goal normally for him but unfortunately he saw the ball too late and couldn't score and crashed into the post. It was very, very painful, but as I understood it now it's only painful so no harm done."
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Optimistic after injury
Watkins was spotted limping after England's win over Wales on Thursday, but told reporters it wasn't serious.
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Finally on scoresheet
Watkins scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Fulham.
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Backup plan for Arsenal
Arsenal are expected to attempt a move for Watkins if they can't sign Viktor Gyokeres, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for the 27-year-old Swedish striker. After that, they're expected to pivot to other options, and the Aston Villa star is one of the options they're expected to consider. Other clubs in the Premier League are keen on Watkins, though it's uncertain if Aston Villa will be open to his departure.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for the 27-year-old Swedish striker. After that, they're expected to pivot to other options, and the Aston Villa star is one of the options they're expected to consider. Other clubs in the Premier League are keen on Watkins, though it's uncertain if Aston Villa will be open to his departure.