Emery Should Unleash Aston Villa’s Answer to Isak in Star Striker Watkins

Aston Villa’s recent victory over Manchester City has boosted the team’s confidence, but manager Unai Emery knows they can’t afford to be complacent. Their upcoming match against Newcastle United on Boxing Day presents another tough challenge.

Newcastle’s striker Alexander Isak has been in impressive form lately, scoring a hat-trick in their last match. Isak now has 11 goals this season and has found the net in four consecutive Premier League games. His performance statistics are outstanding, ranking highly among Premier League forwards in several key metrics.

To counter Isak’s threat, Emery should look to unleash Villa’s own star striker – Ollie Watkins. Since the start of last season, Watkins has scored 34 goals and provided 18 assists across all competitions. While his Premier League statistics this season don’t quite match Isak’s, Watkins still ranks highly in important areas like touches in the opposition box, total shots, and assists.

Described as a “nightmare” to play against by opposing defenders, Watkins has the potential to cause major problems for Newcastle’s backline. His ability to create chances as well as finish them makes him a constant threat.

By starting Watkins and making him the focal point of Villa’s attack, Emery can give his side the best chance of continuing their push for a Champions League spot. While Newcastle and Isak will be tough to stop, in Watkins Villa have their own version of a prolific Swedish striker who could be the key to victory.