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VIDEO: That's why Arsenal wanted him! Ollie Watkins scores 33 seconds into HUGE Newcastle clash following complaints of being benched by Unai Emery during Champions League chase

<p>With less than a minute on the clock, Watkins saw his deflected strike fly by the helpless Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal at Villa Park on Saturday. The lead was short-lived, however, as Fabian Schar equalised in the 18th minute.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"The PERFECT start for Aston Villa" 🎙️<br><br>Ollie Watkins scores his 15th goal of the season 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/7Q0KpKr0vG">pic.twitter.com/7Q0KpKr0vG</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1913632824722080011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Watkins returned to the starting lineup for this huge clash with Newcastle, as both teams vie for Champions League qualification, after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/im-not-happy-ollie-watkins-aston-villa-frustrations-unai-emery-ahead-huge-champions-league-clash-psg/blt573d4326f210281b#cs43247ba14d02e217" target="_blank">voicing his displeasure at being repeatedly benched</a> in recent weeks. Villa rebuffed <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/aston-villa-ollie-watkins-arsenal-transfer-interest-england-striker-january-bid/blt49ab0245c0891bd3" target="_blank">interest from Arsenal</a> in January but if the 29-year-old continues to be among the substitutes, a Villa Park exit could be on the cards.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After this Newcastle contest, Watkins' Villa are away to in-form Manchester City at the Etihad on Tuesday.</p>

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VIDEO: That's why Arsenal wanted him! Ollie Watkins scores 33 seconds into HUGE Newcastle clash following complaints of being benched by Unai Emery during Champions League chase | Goal.com

Ollie Watkins scored after just 33 seconds against Newcastle United to bring up his 15th Premier League goal of the season for Aston Villa.

VIDEO: That&apos;s why Arsenal wanted him! Ollie Watkins scores 33 seconds into HUGE Newcastle clash following complaints of being benched by Unai Emery during Champions League chase