Unai Emery confirmed Villa remain in talks with Ollie Watkins over a new contract after the striker’s first Premier League goal of the season earned victory at Chelsea.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino shake hands
The 27-year-old, who has finished as Villa’s top scorer for the last three seasons, has been in discussions over a new deal for several months and the head coach is keen to get it over the line.Watkins’ goal decided a tight game and came after Chelsea defender Malo Gusto had been dismissed for a studs up challenge on Lucas Digne.
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