Ollie Watkins has cemented his place in Aston Villa history during Saturday's fixture against AFC Bournemouth by scoring his 75th Premier League goal. Watkins has become Aston Villa's all-time top scorer in the Premier League. The moment came just before halftime at the Vitality Stadium; Watkins calmly slotted his 75th Premier League goal for the claret and blue by converting a cross delivered by Morgan Rogers. In doing so, he surpassed the long-standing record held by Gabby Agbonlahor, who was the club's all-time top scorer in the Premier League.
Since joining Villa from Brentford in 2020, Watkins has been a consistent and vital presence in the team’s attack. His work rate, movement on and off the ball, and finishing ability have made him a constant threat to opposition defenses. Notably, Watkins has reached double figures in his five Premier League seasons with the club. In the 2023–2024 season, Watkins scored 19 goals in 37 appearances. This season, he has netted 16 times in 36 appearances.
Beyond his goal-scoring ability, Watkins' achievement reflects his development into one of the Premier League's most potent and consistent strikers. His versatility, ability to hold up and link play, and knack for finding space in the box have made him indispensable for Unai Emery.
With two games left this season, Watkins has the chance to further increase his goal tally and set a benchmark for future Villa strikers to pursue. As the Aston Villa faithful will continue to sing and praise his name, there is no doubt that Ollie Watkins has not just made history. He has now become the symbol of the Unai Emery revolution at Villa Park.