Ollie Watkins showcased his talents in Aston Villa's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, scoring early and assisting a goal after previously being benched. After a string of games sitting out, including crucial Champions League matches, his performance is a powerful return to form. The win elevates Villa to sixth in the Premier League standings, boosting their hope for Champions League qualification. Watkins expressed frustration over his benching but acknowledged the manager's authority. With 15 goals this season, he remains a key player for his team and a coveted asset in the transfer market.
So I think the manager's got a little bit of a headache because I'm banging on his door saying why am I not playing.
We've put in a lot of hard graft the last few years to get to that position. And obviously I played 20 minutes against PSG in both games.
I was fuming I wasn't playing and I let him know that. But he's the manager at the end of the day and you've got to respect his decision.
I think it's something I haven't experienced before, and then obviously to miss out on the biggest stage, you always want to be playing, especially in the Champions League.
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