"Speaking after the match, McGinn revealed that Donyell Malen is now Villa's designated penalty taker whenever he is on the pitch. I've gone down the list after the Brentford one. Donyell was meant to take it, but he was off the pitch, so Ollie was next in line as the striker. It's something we need to eradicate and get better at, McGinn explained."
"Villa secured their first European win of the campaign thanks to McGinn's decisive first-half strike, but the game could have been wrapped up earlier. In the 67th minute, Watkins stepped up for a penalty but saw his tame effort saved after striking the ball straight down the middle. The miss forced Villa to defend a narrow lead until the final whistle, something McGinn admitted cannot become a habit."
Aston Villa won their first Europa League match as John McGinn scored a decisive first-half goal. Ollie Watkins missed a 67th-minute penalty, striking straight down the middle and seeing his tame effort saved, forcing Villa to protect a narrow lead. Captain John McGinn said Donyell Malen is now the designated penalty taker whenever he is on the pitch after reviewing the order following the Brentford match. Watkins has gone nine games without scoring and faces mounting pressure after previous links to Arsenal and Manchester United. Malen could provide a reliable alternative from the spot if he converts.
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