Watkins Gets 8, Martinez With 7.5 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Arsenal | OneFootball

Aston Villa locked horns with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on their travels in the Premier League. The Villans made a solid start to the contest and managed to get to the half-time interval with a goalless scoreline.

Leon Bailey gave Aston Villa the all-important lead in the 84th minute before Ollie Watkins killed the game off with a composed finish just three minutes later. The contest finished with Unai Emery’s men securing an impressive 2-0 win away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player performed during the match against the Gunners.

GK: Emiliano Martinez – 7.5/10

The Argentine keeper made a few solid saves at the back. Martinez secured an important clean sheet against his old club today.

RB: Ezri Konsa – 6.5/10

He kept things solid when defending inside his half but offered very little in the opponent’s half.

CB: Diego Carlos – 7.5/10

Carlos gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

CB: Pau Torres – 7/10

He didn’t do much wrong at the back and would be pleased after limiting the home team from scoring.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

LB: Lucas Digne – 7.5/10

The French talent performed his defensive duties well and managed to secure an assist as well.

CM: John McGinn – 7.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field. McGinn deserves credit for completing some energetic dribbles from midfield.

CM: Youri Tielemans – 8/10

Tielemans got stuck in with a few solid tackles and ended the game with an assist to his name.

RW: Moussa Diaby – 6/10

He was quiet for most of the game and was replaced at the hour mark.

CAM: Morgan Rogers – 6.5/10

Rogers made two promising runs with the ball but didn’t do enough to register a goal.

LW: Nicolo Zaniolo – 6.5/10

He had a few bright moments in the Arsenal half and was substituted in the 79th minute.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 8/10

Watkins was a constant menace in the final third and scored late in the game which put the contest to bed.

Substitutes:

RW: Leon Bailey – 7.5/10

He opened the goal-scoring with an easy finish in the 84th minute.

The Spaniard didn’t do much wrong at the back.