Tag: Ollie Watkins

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: David Raya of Arsenal warms up prior to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

David Raya lays down marker as he aims for 2nd Golden Glove

David Raya has set the standard early in Arsenal’s season, eyeing a second golden glove after key performances, including a crucial save in a 2-0 win over Villa.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal take revenge with 2-0 win over Aston Villa

Arsenal avenged last season’s setbacks by defeating Aston Villa 2-0. Arteta’s men sealed a vital win with Trossard and Raya starring in a revenge-fuelled performance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Martin Odegaard after his team's victory in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal midfielders up for Premier League top honour

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Year. Cast your vote now!
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts from the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC in Munich, southern Germany on April 17, 2024. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal set for summer spending spree as they target key positions

Arsenal's transfer plans revealed as Arteta seeks European breakthrough. Could the Premier League schedule be holding English clubs back?
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 28: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln at Red Bull Arena on October 28, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Trusted journalist names the 2 ‘more realistic’ Arsenal striker transfer targets

Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are viewed as more realistic transfer targets for Arsenal than Ollie Watkins this summer, according to a report.
Aston Villa's English striker #11 Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal face potential €100 million-plus fee for Aston Villa star

Arsenal's interested in Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, but face a price tag potentially exceeding €100 million. Will they strike a deal?
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal to make it 4-3 during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players named in Team of the Season so far

Alan Shearer includes two Arsenal players in his Premier League Team of the Season
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates after winning 2-0 the UEFA Champions League Group C football match Napoli vs Sporting Braga at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples on December 12, 2023. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s 3+ striker transfer shortlist

Arsenal have at least three strikers on their transfer shortlist for 2024, but they may choose to invest elsewhere in January.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 28, 2023. West Ham wins against Arsenal 2 - 0. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s title aspirations hinge on 1 improvement, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta highlights the need for Arsenal to improve their goal-scoring efficiency to maintain their Premier League title challenge.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park on December 22, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa blow chance to overtake Arsenal

In a nail-biting Premier League clash at Villa Park, Nicolo Zaniolo's dramatic late goal secured a crucial point for Aston Villa against Sheffield United, but Unai Emery's men couldn't seize top spot from Arsenal.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, look on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta on his touchline ban, Aston Villa, and admiration for Unai Emery

Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, are preparing for what is set to be a challenging clash against Aston Villa this weekend.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Aston Villa at Turf Moor on August 27, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal start discussions for Aston Villa striker

Arsenal and Aston Villa are locked in negotiations over the future of striker Ollie Watkins. Both clubs are aiming to secure Watkins ahead of the January transfer window.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on February 26, 2022. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst / Getty Images)

Aston Villa open to offers for Arsenal-linked Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa will listen to offers for Ollie Watkins this summer amid interest from Arsenal, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal with 4-player shortlist to replace Aubameyang

Arsenal are putting together a shortlist of strikers to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as the Gabon international edges towards an exit.
25th August 2021 - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England EFL Cup Football, West Bromwich Albion versus Arsenal - Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates his goal. Photo: ActionPlus / Graham Wilson

Arsenal eye Calvert-Lewin or Watkins as Lacazette replacements

Arsenal are starting to look at replacements for Alexandre Lacazette, as the French striker runs down his contract in North London.
Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Watkins (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 8, 2020. (Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Watkins admits his family of Arsenal fans won’t enjoy his goals

Ollie Watkins admits his family of Arsenal fans probably won't be too happy about him scoring two goals against the Gunners on Sunday.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures from the sidelines during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 8, 2020. (Photo by Andy Rain / POOL / AFP)

Arteta angry at Arsenal attitude against Aston Villa

Mikel Arteta will not accept the mindset he saw from Arsenal players against Aston Villa as they collapsed 3-0 at home in the Premier League.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Ollie Watkins of Brentford celebrates after he scores his side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Cardiff City at Griffin Park on December 11, 2019, in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Ollie Watkins: That’s the dream, to play for Arsenal one day

Brentford striker Ollie Watkins admits it's his dream to play for Arsenal someday, though he's not sure it will ever happen.