Ollie Watkins Breaks Aston Villa Premier League Scoring Record

Ollie Watkins has become Aston Villa's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with his 75th goal, surpassing Gabriel Agbonlahor's previous record. His decisive strike secured a 1-0 victory against Bournemouth, helping Villa climb to sixth place and keeping their hopes alive for Champions League qualification. Despite playing the final minutes with ten men after Jacob Ramsey's red card, Villa managed to hold on thanks to crucial saves by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and strong defensive efforts. Watkins, who joined Villa in 2020 and was nearly 25 when he first played in the Premier League, expressed pride in the record and set his sights on reaching 100 Premier League goals. Manager Unai Emery praised Watkins' hard work, commitment, and courage, emphasizing the striker's vital role in Villa's push for European football for the third consecutive season. The team now aims to secure a top-four finish after a remarkable turnaround from 10th place in February, with two remaining fixtures against Tottenham and Manchester United.