Ollie Watkins
29-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Watkins delivered another strong campaign in 2024/25, finishing with 16 goals in the Premier League while leading the line with intensity. He added eight assists and showed improved link-up play in Unai Emery's system. This came after a slow start in which Jhon Duran stole playing time. Entering 2025/26, he should remain the focal point in a potent attack that'll stay aggressive in both domestic and European play. If he stays healthy, Watkins could flirt with 20 goals with 10-plus assists being the ideal situation for fantasy purposes.
Plays 64 minutes in friendly
Watkins (strain) played 64 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.
ANALYSIS
Watkins was dealing with a muscle injury at the start of the offseason but that issue appears to be behind him after he played 64 minutes against Frankfurt on Saturday and scored the opener on an assist from Donyell Malen. This is good news for Aston Villa since the striker will be able to build on his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 season as he is expected to remain the main threat in the frontline.
Watkins was dealing with a muscle injury at the start of the offseason but that issue appears to be behind him after he played 64 minutes against Frankfurt on Saturday and scored the opener on an assist from Donyell Malen. This is good news for Aston Villa since the striker will be able to build on his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 season as he is expected to remain the main threat in the frontline.
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Working in gym
Watkins (strain) was viewed workig in the gym Tuesday, according to his club.
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Picks up muscle injury
Watkins is out of England's squad due to a minor muscle injury, according to Ian Ladyman of The Daily Mail.
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Finishes with 24 goal contributions
Watkins started in 31 of his 28 appearances while scoring 16 goals on 84 shots and eight assists on 25 chances created in the Premier League.
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Assists opener Friday
Watkins assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Scores lone goal in 1-0 win
Watkins scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.
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Backup plan for Arsenal
Arsenal are expected to attempt a move for Watkins if they can't sign Viktor Gyokeres, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for the 27-year-old Swedish striker. After that, they're expected to pivot to other options, and the Aston Villa star is one of the options they're expected to consider. Other clubs in the Premier League are keen on Watkins, though it's uncertain if Aston Villa will be open to his departure.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for the 27-year-old Swedish striker. After that, they're expected to pivot to other options, and the Aston Villa star is one of the options they're expected to consider. Other clubs in the Premier League are keen on Watkins, though it's uncertain if Aston Villa will be open to his departure.