'Fantastic' record-breaker Watkins 'shows weight in gold'
Summary
Ollie Watkins is now Aston Villa's top scorer in the Premier League after scoring his 75th league goal against Bournemouth. This goal also means that Aston Villa will finish at least seventh in the league, securing a spot in European competitions for next season.Key Facts
- Ollie Watkins became Aston Villa's top Premier League scorer with 75 goals, surpassing Gabby Agbonlahor's record.
- Watkins scored his 16th goal of the season against Bournemouth, the highest by any English player this season.
- Watkins joined Aston Villa from Brentford in 2020.
- The club turned down a £40 million offer for Watkins from Arsenal in January.
- Marcus Rashford's injury allowed Watkins more playing time after limited appearances earlier in the season.
- Watkins' recent performances helped ensure Aston Villa can't finish below seventh place.
- Aston Villa has qualified for European competitions for the third year in a row.
- The team's chances of reaching the Champions League increased to 34.2% after their latest win.
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