Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins should be remembered fondly by Aston Villa fans despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 thrashing by Brighton as he nears a move to Saudi side Al Hilal.
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London (AFP) – Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins should be remembered fondly by Aston Villa fans despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 thrashing by Brighton as he nears a move to Saudi side Al Hilal.
Issued on: 28/08/2026 - 16:48
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