Watkins went on to score a decisive third goal, his first in the Champions League, before missing a penalty against Celtic, with Morgan Rogers' hat-trick helping them through
Unai Emery has urged his Aston Villa players to become Champions League protagonists ahead of their final league phase match against Celtic on Wednesday.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the press after his side's win over Celtic in the Champions League league phase
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has responded to speculation around the future of his in-demand star strikers Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran.
Former Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov says Morgan Rogers looks like he is enjoying his football under Unai Emery at Villa. "Another great game for Morgan Rogers - he was too much to handle for Celtic,
Watkins ignored the speculation over his future as he rescued Villa with a clinical second-half strike to restore their advantage.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.
Latest Aston Villa news as Unai Emery's men aim for qualification into the next round of the UEFA Champions League with Celtic standing in their way at Villa Park
Aston Villa have already enjoyed a memorable return to the European stage and now Unai Emery’s side are awaiting their fate after reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League. The 1982 European champions marked their return to the continent’s top club competition by beating Bayern Munich at Villa Park,
Last Word On Football provides our Aston Villa predicted lineup for their Champions League matchup vs Celtic on January 29 from Villa Park. With John McGinn having been fit enough for a return to the matchday squad against West Ham,
Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa have learned their fates for the next stage of the Champions League following the conclusion of the league phase. Liverpool had already guaranteed a top-eight spot and a place in the last-16 having won their first seven games in this year’s competition.
Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.