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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Ollie Watkins wants to start FA Cup semi-final after Unai Emery responds to ‘fuming’ claim

Watkins is hoping to be selected for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace - (Getty Images)

Ollie Watkins believes Unai Emery has no problem with his decision to go public with his frustration about being benched for Aston Villa’s Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain and thinks his manager would be more concerned if he was happy with life on the bench.

The England striker said he was “fuming” and let Emery know how he disappointed he was to only get 20 minutes in the tie against the French champions.

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