Ollie Watkins started the game in attack for the visitors before being joined by Jhon Duran, but Unai Emery admitted his move backfired

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash has taken to social media to send a message to the fans after their 1-0 defeat to Monaco.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has urged manager Unai Emery to play two up front. After Saturday's 2-2 draw at Arsenal, Watkins admits he prefers playing alongside Jhon Duran in a two-man striker combination.

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Ollie Watkins explained why he was so impressed by Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes during their 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Aston Villa have stormed back to level terms as Ollie Watkins blasts his side even at 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates.

Richard: First half wasn't bad. The second half, particularly after Jhon Duran came on to partner Ollie Watkins, was devoid of any creativity and drive from Villa. Monaco did well to crowd the midfield. Predicting an end-to-end, raucous finale against Celtic full of goals, but will it be enough?

Goals by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins helped Villa recover from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw. Watkins has scored six Premier League goals against Arsenal, including four at the Emirates. He is undoubtedly a thorn in their side.

Tyrone Mings was making his first Champions League appearance since giving away a farcical penalty in Villa’s defeat in Brugge and when his stray pass was pounced on by Maghnes Akliouche, it set up the corner from which Monaco grasped the lead.

Arsenal were denied a late winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Merino’s strike hit Kai Havertz and beat Emiliano Martinez in the final minutes, but that goal was ruled out by VAR after replays showed the ball had hit the arm of Havertz.

Match report and free highlights as David Moyes second reign as Everton manager starts in defeat courtesy of Ollie Watkins ninth Premier League goal of the season; Toffees remain 16th just a point out