Ollie Watkins

Chelsea were defeated by Aston Villa 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. It was a game of two halves, where Chelsea controlled the first 45 minutes, having a lion’s share of ball possession (71%). They had 10 shots compared to none from their opponents, out...

Aston Villa entered the 2025/2026 campaign with a noticeably unstable rhythm, struggling to impose their identity during the opening weeks despite the continuity under Unai Emery. As the season unfolded, the team experienced a clear tactical reawakening, evolving into one of the Premier League’s most balanced and tactically adaptable sides....

Aston Villa hosted Bournemouth for Gameweek 11 of the Premier League, and the game ended with a huge 4-0 win for the hosts against one of the in-form teams to start the season. This win saw the Villans climb to sixth, with 18 points, equal to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United,...

Liverpool finally ended their 4 game Premier League losing streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield in gameweek 10 of the 2025/2026 EPL season. Both sides were level on 15 points entering the game. However, their respective form this season has been in stark contrast. The Reds...

Aston Villa defeated Manchester City by a slender margin of 1-0 in round 9 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. The result saw Unai Emery's Villa close the points gap to just one, leaving City in fifth place. Meanwhile, the hosts are now in eighth, just behind Liverpool on goal difference....

Tottenham Hotspur will face Aston Villa on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for game week eight of the Premier League. It will be a good opportunity for Spurs to continue their journey to the top spots. They have been climbing up the standings to reach third place with 14...

Since the arrival of Unai Emery, Aston Villa has undergone a complete transformation.  When Emery was appointed, the club was in 16th place under Steven Gerrard, while Dean Smith’s tenure before that had also ended in decline.  Emery immediately altered the direction of travel, leading Villa to seventh, fourth, and...

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa was a fascinating encounter of contrasting tactical philosophies between 2 Spanish managers, Luis Enrique vs Unai Emery. Luis Enrique's PSG utilised a fluid and adaptable 4-3-3 setup, which was a testament to their quality. In contrast, Unai...

Gameweek 20 marks the beginning of a new year and the official opening of the January transfer window. For Fantasy Premier League managers, it’s a pivotal time to start planning for double gameweeks, strategising the use of their second wildcard, and deciding how to manage transfers ahead of the release...

The Fantasy Premier League has been a cornerstone of football fandom for over two decades. Since its launch 22 years ago, it has captivated millions by offering fans a chance to showcase their football expertise, competing within their social circles and on a global stage. Year after year, the game's...

Tonight, Gameweek 14 will conclude with the final two matches of the round. With the next set of fixtures kicking off on Saturday, FPL managers have a tight deadline to finalise their teams before Gameweek 15. After a week filled with player rotations, unexpected results, and a flurry of goals,...

The Decline Of 2 Striker Partnerships In Football The tactical evolution of football has seen a decrease in strike partnerships, particularly at the top level. Over the years, we’ve been spoiled with iconic Premier League duos such as Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, Sir Kenny...

The Decline Of 2 Striker Partnerships In Football The tactical evolution of football has seen a decrease in strike partnerships, particularly at the top level. Over the years, we’ve been spoiled with iconic Premier League duos such as Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, Sir Kenny...

Who Is Morgan Rogers? Back in April 2023, Millwall’s Zian Flemming dispatched a penalty condemning Blackpool to relegation to England’s third tier. In the Tangerine’s starting XI that day was then-Manchester City loanee and attacking midfielder, Morgan Rogers. Fast forward to the present day, Rogers is a recently established regular...

It is likely that changes are ahead for the AC Milan attacking lineup. At the time of writing, Olivier Giroud has yet to sign a contract extension at the San Siro, with his current deal set to expire in the summer. Despite his age, the former Arsenal forward could still...

One of the fun things about using our xGOLD tool to find similar players to the ideal profile is when the tool identifies someone that you genuinely think is an under-the-radar talent, like Aune Heggebo, for example, who plays very similarly to Ollie Watkins. Heggebo is currently playing for SK Brann in Norway, and while...

Aston Villa have been looking like a completely different team following Unai Emery’s arrival at Villa Park shortly before the World Cup. Since Emery’s appointment, Villa have been the third-best team in the league based on points won, with only Manchester City and Arsenal having earned more points. The contrast...

Aston Villa decided to sack Steven Gerrard one week ago after the club's poor Premier League results and lack of identity on the pitch. Although they started to be a promising team when the former Liverpool player arrived, they have been playing game by game, forgetting the potential shape and...

England has a plethora of attacking talent heading into the 2021 European Championships. In terms of centre-forward options, it seems as if Gareth Southgate is opting for three traditional strikers in his 23-man squads. In the latest round of international fixtures, the third striker slot went to Ollie Watkins if...