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 spoke to the media following Aston Villa's 4-2 victory over Celtic in the UEFA Champions League. He reacted to the potential departure of John Duran, who has been the target of multiple clubs during the window so far.
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.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.
Watkins ignored the speculation over his future as he rescued Villa with a clinical second-half strike to restore their advantage.
Aston Villa miss the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade Louis II.
Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Unai Emery has challenged his Aston Villa team to finish the job and earn direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 as they prepare for their final game of the league phase against Celtic on Wednesday.
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,
Unai Emery was adamant that playing between two Champions League games would never affect his team’s intensity, although there is clearly a good time to catch Aston Villa this season. They have now failed to win in the last six matches after playing in Europe.