"Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat Brighton and Hove Albion 4-3 in a thriller at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday. A clash between the sides fourth and fifth in the Premier League heading into the match lived up to its billing with four goals before half-time."
"Data Debrief: Watkins' dry spell comes to an end Watkins was restored to the Villa XI and repaid Unai Emery for his faith with an inspired two-goal display. He scored twice from four shots, outperforming his individual expected goals total of 1.05. Watkins contributed to Villa dominating in that regard, with five big chances helping them tally 2.76 xG to Brighton's 1.70."
"Amadou Onana finally completed Villa's turnaround on the hour mark, rising highest to meet Matty Cash's corner, before Donyell Malen added a fourth that proved vital. With seven minutes remaining, Van Hecke pulled one back with a fine strike from the edge of the area to set up a grandstand finish that Villa only just survived, climbing to third in the table, five points ahead of their opponents."
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Brighton 4-3 at the Amex Stadium. Brighton opened through Jan Paul van Hecke, then Jack Hinshelwood's low strike deflected off Pau Torres to make it 2-0. Watkins scored on the stroke of half-time to restore hope, before Amadou Onana headed Matty Cash's corner on the hour and Donyell Malen added a fourth. Van Hecke reduced the deficit with a fine strike late, but Villa held on to move up to third, five points clear of Brighton. Watkins exceeded his expected goals and contributed to Villa's 2.76 xG.
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