Everton vs Villa: Watkins reveals how videos helped him score winner... thanks to 'clever' Rogers

[ad_1] Ollie Watkins checked out movies to identify the Everton defensive weak point that allowed him to attain the winner in Aston Villa’s 1-0 Premier League win at Goodison Park.

England ahead Watkins collected Morgan Rogers’ cross and slotted previous goalkeeper Jordan Pickford within the 51st minute as Villa received away within the league for the primary time since beating Fulham on October 19.

“He’s a intelligent participant,” Watkins instructed TNT Sports activities of midfielder Rogers. “I noticed they had been large open on the counter-attack.

“I noticed the house, bumped into it and Morgan discovered me. I checked out some clips earlier than [and saw] that they at all times drop.

“I knew there have been going to be occasions like that and house within the recreation; I simply needed to be affected person and look forward to the chance.”

A beautiful play from Morgan Rogers finds Ollie Watkins to interrupt the impasse at Goodison! 🔥

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Ollie Watkins objectives Watkins has two objectives and two assists in 4 video games since fellow ahead Jhon Duran was despatched off in Villa’s 3-0 defeat at Newcastle on December 26.

The 29-year-old had come off the bench within the earlier 4 league video games, with 21-year-old Duran, who had a prolific run as an alternative, having fun with a collection of begins.

With Duran getting back from his three-game suspension towards Everton, supervisor Unai Emery had a choice to make and was rewarded with one other industrious show from Watkins.

“I at all times work laborious and run round for the group,” Villa’s prime scorer mentioned after his ninth aim of 2024/25. “Possibly I’m a bit too unselfish.

“You’ve obtained to do no matter for the group. You don’t know when the following likelihood goes to come back; you’ve obtained to maintain your thoughts within the recreation and preserve that mindset.”

“The clear sheet at the moment was essential.”

Unai Emery shares the boldness that at the moment’s outcome will convey and a sit up for greater targets 🎯

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Emery: Villa ‘broke spell’ Emery acknowledged Villa’s must “break” their “dangerous spell” away from dwelling. “We had some clear possibilities within the first half,” the Spaniard instructed BBC MOTD.

“We tried to push and take much more management within the second however we couldn’t. However we scored. This victory is essential.”

Villa could discover out whether or not they have turned a nook on their travels after they go to Arsenal on Saturday (5.30pm), the place they received 2-0 in April. They then head to Monaco within the Champions League on Tuesday (5.45pm).