How does Ollie Watkins compare with Arsenal's current options? We crunch the numbers to see how the England international has fared in front of goal.
Walcott suspects Watkins will have to delve in the murkier side of the game to force Villa’s hand, something that would go against his own sense of decency.
Arsenal are expected to launch a second bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, though numerous sources agree it WON'T be accepted, with The Gunners already opening talks to sign one of three possible alternatives.
Fourteen in the Bundesliga last term is no great shakes either, but they came at a rate of one every 109 minutes, with a goal every 125 minutes across his whole RB Leipzig spell significantly better than the records of Havertz (229 mins per goal), Gabriel Jesus (210) and any other option Arteta has to call upon.
Gabriel Martinelli has stressed the importance of learning from mistakes after Arsenal dropped points in a frustrating 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesDespite taking a
Aston Villa striker Watkins grew up an Arsenal fan and openly admitted, while still playing for Brentford in 2020, that turning out for the north Londoners would be a 'dream'. An opening £60million bid was reportedly rejected by Villa on Wednesday but a second offer is believed to be in the works.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday.
LONDON - Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.
Man City will hope to dent Arsenal's title hopes in the Premier League; after sealing their UCL knockout spot.
Arsenal host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League needing a win to ensure they're in contention for a top eight finish and that coveted round of 16 bye.
It could be a high scoring week for Fantasy Premier League teams as some of the best attacking teams in the league go up against some of the worst defenses.