ASton Villa 3-2 Everton
Match report: “To lose once after leading 2-0 could be deemed misfortune; to do so twice in succession smacks of carelessness.” Channeling his inner Oscar Wilde from the Villa Park press box: Peter Lansley …
Ollie Watkins: “It takes a moment of magic like that, and Jhon has come up with it,” the Villa striker says of his teammate’s winner. “Everyone knows what he can do, and when he’s got the opportunity he shows it. It’s one of the best [goals] we’ve seen.”
On his own form: “There’s such a quick turnaround from the Euros,” he says. “A lot of the boys are getting back up to fitness. I still don’t feel 100%. I’m disappointed I didn’t get the hat-trick because I should be coming off with the match ball but I’ll settle for the two.
“I’m not at 100%. I took some time off during the international break. I don’t want to miss too many matches, though. We were obviously unlucky against Arsenal. We’re delighted we [with the win] today. Now we focus on the Champions League, which everyone is looking forward to.”
