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Analysis: Watkins stars to boost World Cup chances
TL;DR
Ollie Watkins excelled with two goals and an assist, boosting Aston Villa's chances for Champions League qualification. Tammy Abraham also contributed with a crucial goal, marking his third since rejoining the club.
Key points
- Ollie Watkins scored two goals and provided an assist
- Tammy Abraham scored his third goal since rejoining Aston Villa
- Aston Villa needs six points for Champions League qualification
- Upcoming matches include Fulham, Tottenham, Burnley, Liverpool, and Manchester City
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Tammy Abraham's strike was just his third goal for Aston Villa since he rejoined the club from Besiktas in January.
His last goal - a late equaliser against Leeds seven league games ago in February - was equally dramatic.
Villa need just six more points to ensure Champions League qualification, with Premier League games against Fulham, Tottenham, Burnley, Liverpool and Manchester City still to come.
Abraham may have got the winner but the striker he replaced, Ollie Watkins, was Villa's star with two goals and an assist.
The 30-year-old's performance will also have helped his chances of making England's World Cup squad.
Watkins has now scored 16 goals in all competitions this season and five in four games since he was left out of Thomas Tuchel's last England squad in March.
Q&A
How many goals has Tammy Abraham scored for Aston Villa since rejoining?
Tammy Abraham has scored three goals for Aston Villa since rejoining the club.
What do Aston Villa need to qualify for the Champions League?
Aston Villa needs six more points to ensure Champions League qualification.
