Ollie Watkins
30-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/7/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Watkins delivered another strong campaign in 2024/25, finishing with 16 goals in the Premier League while leading the line with intensity. He added eight assists and showed improved link-up play in Unai Emery's system. This came after a slow start in which Jhon Duran stole playing time. Entering 2025/26, he should remain the focal point in a potent attack that'll stay aggressive in both domestic and European play. If he stays healthy, Watkins could flirt with 20 goals with 10-plus assists being the ideal situation for fantasy purposes.
Missing Sunday
Watkins (hamstring) is out for Sunday's match against Brentford.
ANALYSIS
Watkins is not with his team after he was a late call, with the forward not fit enough to play through the hamstring injury. This gives Tammy Abraham his first start for the club as they await the return of their regular starter, a likely replacement moving forward.
Watkins is not with his team after he was a late call, with the forward not fit enough to play through the hamstring injury. This gives Tammy Abraham his first start for the club as they await the return of their regular starter, a likely replacement moving forward.
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Late call to face Bees
Watkins (hamstring) is a late call for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Unai Emery. "Watkins, we will see tomorrow. Today he had a scan, and it's not a clear injury. He was tired yesterday, and the scan is not giving us bad information. We will see tomorrow if he's not feeling comfortable or if he's feeling comfortable to decide to be with us on Sunday."
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Forced off Thursday
Watkins left Thursday's Europa League clash against Red Bull Salzburg due to a suspected hamstring injury. After the game, manager Unai Emery said "He felt something, but not a lot. We will test him. Hopefully, we are thinking that is not a lot. I don't know if he will be available for Sunday.", per John Townley of Birmingham Live.
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Scores late goal to secure 2-0 win
Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Newcastle United.
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Denied by post
Watkins generated four shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Crystal Palace.
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Scores in win
Watkins scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest.
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Backup plan for Arsenal
Arsenal are expected to attempt a move for Watkins if they can't sign Viktor Gyokeres, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for the 27-year-old Swedish striker. After that, they're expected to pivot to other options, and the Aston Villa star is one of the options they're expected to consider. Other clubs in the Premier League are keen on Watkins, though it's uncertain if Aston Villa will be open to his departure.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for the 27-year-old Swedish striker. After that, they're expected to pivot to other options, and the Aston Villa star is one of the options they're expected to consider. Other clubs in the Premier League are keen on Watkins, though it's uncertain if Aston Villa will be open to his departure.