By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday.
After such a brilliant performance full of energy, cutting edge and drive, Arsenal inexplicably found a way to chuck two points away as their jaded, injury-hit team were dejected at the final whistle. They’re still 12 games unbeaten in the Premier League but this draw hurt. It stung. It felt like a defeat.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has suggested his side were lucky to see Arsenal have a late goal ruled out in their 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has urged manager Unai Emery to play two up front. After Saturday's 2-2 draw at Arsenal, Watkins admits he prefers playing alongside Jhon Duran in a two-man striker combination.
Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins cancelled out efforts from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz – a result which causes real damage to Arsenal in the Premier League title race after Liverpool defeated Brentford.
Arsenal has slipped up in the Premier League title race by squandering a two-goal lead to draw with Aston Villa after Liverpool beat Brentford thanks to a stoppage-time double from Darwin Nunez.
Arsenal Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Aston Villa Snatch Point at the EmiratesArsenal’s Premier League title ambitions suffered a setback as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Aston
Ollie Watkins drew the Villans level and with it, confirmed his status as the top flight's new giant slayer with an 18th goal against the established big six clubs. The England striker also tops the charts for the most goal involvements overall., taking the crown off former league stalwart Romelu Lukaku with 24.
Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.
Goals by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins helped Villa recover from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw. Watkins has scored six Premier League goals against Arsenal, including four at the Emirates. He is undoubtedly a thorn in their side.
A LONE and miserable Arsenal fan had to be escorted out of the Emirates stadium – leaving the Sky Sports studio cracking up. The Gunners lost ground on their title charge after blowing a 2-0