Aston Villa fans react to performance of Ollie Watkins despite defeat

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Aston Villa managed to throw away a win at Burnley last night, losing 3-2 despite taking the lead in the 68th minute.

Ollie Watkins fired Villa in front with Ben Mee equalising after the interval.

Jack Grealish then took centre-stage with a stunning effort and Dean Smith’s team were in the driving seat.

Two goals in three minutes from Dwight McNeil and Chris Wood, however, left Villa to ponder their wasted opportunities.

Despite the performance, it was goalscorer Watkins who earned some praise on Twitter.

The young talisman was a £33 million signing from Brentford during the summer.

His goal last night was his tenth of the season in all competitions and he is really taking to life in the top-flight.

Watkins is paid £75,000-a-week at Villa Park and is proving to be one of the signings of the season.

After last night’s game, supporters were clearly disappointed, although there was some praise for the striker.

Watkins is in good form and has led the line with aplomb all season for the Villans.

At 24 there is still plenty of time for him to continue his development and Villa fans can’t wait to see it.

Here is what supporters were saying about Watkins following his tenth strike of the campaign.

https://twitter.com/IanBarnhurst/status/1354526727071019014

https://twitter.com/jorge_shapiro/status/1354504688419409928

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