LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Pau Torres of Aston Villa celebrates with Ollie Watkins and John McGinn of Aston Villa after scoring the team's first goal to equalise during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Aston Villa star must return to his ‘unbelievable’ best v Liverpool after John McGinn plea.
Aston Villa play their final Premier League game at Villa Park this season, and it might be critical for one of Unai Emery’s favourites.
Villa Park will host Aston Villa for the last occasion of the 2023/24 season this evening, when Unai Emery’s side welcomes Liverpool to the Midlands.
With a win over the Reds, the Villans can all but guarantee a top-four finish, with three points extending their lead over Spurs to seven ahead of the Lilywhites’ match against Manchester City.
This evening’s match at Villa Park promises to be a thriller, with the hosts hoping to cap up their home campaign in style.
After Thursday night’s Europa Conference League exit to Olympiacos, club captain John McGinn issued a strong plea to his team ahead of their duel with Liverpool in front of the home fans.
The Scotsman admitted that Villa ‘owe’ both the supporters and themselves ‘a performance’ against the Reds following a recent dip in form, with one player needing to put McGinn’s words into action.
Aston Villa must count on Ollie Watkins against Liverpool
A lot of Aston Villa’s success this term has come as a result of the form of Ollie Watkins, who has contributed to a magnificent 31 goals in the Premier League this season.
Ollie Watkins can end the season on a high with performance against Liverpool
It’s been 29 days since Watkins last scored in the Premier League, netting a decisive goal against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Since then, the Englishman has failed to find the back of the net, with his performances decreasing particularly in the past few fixtures.
