Tag: Ollie Watkins

How Villa could line up vs Crystal Palace: Unchanged XI to find consistency, form

Aston Villa take on Crystal Palace on Saturday with Steven Gerrard looking to make it two wins in two since taking charge. Villa secured a…

Talking tactics: Villa transition speed decisive, defensive structure key vs Brighton

Steven Gerrard began life at Aston Villa with a win over Brighton on Saturday, although we did leave it late to secure all three points….

Villa player ratings vs Brighton: Watkins, Mings decisive to give Gerrard first win

Aston Villa secured a 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday as Steven Gerrard’s tenure began with a much-needed win and clean sheet. Villa started both…

Four things Smith should do as Villa look for much-needed win at Southampton

Aston Villa are in desperate need of a morale-boosting win at Southampton on Friday night as Dean Smith continues to come under pressure. Villa have…

Five big talking points as Villa suffer heavy blow in West Ham defeat

Aston Villa suffered a fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League on Sunday, losing 4-1 at home to West Ham Utd. An early strike from…

Villa player ratings vs West Ham: Pressure builds as Hammers seal 4-1 win

Aston Villa suffered a fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday after West Ham Utd secured a 4-1 win at Villa Park. The Hammers took an early…

How Villa could line up vs West Ham: Bailey decision, Smith hints at no system change

Aston Villa will look to end a three-game losing streak on Sunday as we host a dangerous and in-form West Ham Utd side. Defeats to…

Talking tactics: Villa lose midfield battle and 3-5-2 exposed defensively vs Arsenal

Aston Villa suffered a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Friday night, with our first-half performance among the worst seen in some time….

Five big talking points as Aston Villa crash to disappointing Arsenal defeat

Having now lost three consecutive games, Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has a lot to think about to put things right and get us back…

Time for Smith to ditch Villa’s 3-5-2 and shelve Watkins-Ings attack

Aston Villa prepare for a trip to Arsenal on Friday and Dean Smith has big decisions to make for that encounter at the Emirates. It…