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Watkins' late equalizer rescues Aston Villa against Brentford in Premier League thriller

Posted : 06 April 2024

A late equalizer from Ollie Watkins salvaged a point for Aston Villa after they squandered a two-goal advantage against Brentford in their Premier League encounter. Watkins broke the deadlock for Villa in the 39th minute, nodding in a powerful header from John McGinn's delivery, followed by Morgan Rogers extending their lead just seconds into the second half with a well-placed finish.

 

However, Brentford staged a remarkable comeback with three quickfire goals in the second half. Mikkel Damsgaard's cross took a fortunate deflection off Mathias Jorgensen to kickstart the Bees' resurgence, swiftly followed by Bryan Mbeumo's volley from Sergio Reguilon's delivery. Yoane Wissa then capitalized on another Reguilon assist to put Brentford ahead in the 68th minute.

 

Despite Brentford's surge, Villa's talisman Watkins rose to the occasion once again, heading in the equalizer with just 10 minutes left on the clock. His impactful performance underscored his importance to the team, especially after being sorely missed in their recent defeat to Manchester City.

 

Watkins' goal not only secured a valuable point for Villa but also showcased his significance to the team's attacking prowess, as he surpassed Dwight Yorke's record for the most goal involvements in a single Premier League season for the club. Meanwhile, Unai Emery's side will face a challenge in their upcoming matches without Douglas Luiz, who is suspended due to accumulating 10 yellow cards this season.

 

Despite the disappointment of surrendering a two-goal lead, Villa's resilience, led by Watkins' heroics, ensures they maintain their position in fourth place in the league standings, while Brentford, despite the spirited comeback, find themselves in 16th place, six points clear of the relegation zone.

 

 

 

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