Ollie Watkins marks his 250th appearance for Aston Villa with a goal as the club secures a vital home victory that lifts them to second place in the Premier League standings.
The England forward opens the scoring with a composed finish, setting the tone for a dominant display by Unai Emery’s side, Mediaplusng.com reports. Watkins’ milestone goal highlights his growing importance to Villa’s title push this season.
Aston Villa controls large spells of the match, pressing high and creating chances through quick transitions and disciplined midfield play. Nottingham Forest struggles to contain Villa’s attacking movement, particularly down the flanks.
John McGinn extends Villa’s lead in the second half with a well-taken goal before Forest briefly finds hope through Morgan Gibbs-White, whose strike reduces the deficit and raises tension at Villa Park, Mediaplusng.com understands. The visitors push forward in search of an equaliser but leave gaps at the back.
McGinn then restores Villa’s two-goal advantage with his second of the game, sealing the win and drawing loud applause from the home crowd. The midfielder’s brace underlines his influence and leadership in key moments.
The result sends Aston Villa up to second place in the Premier League table, strengthening their position among the title contenders. The team continues to show consistency, resilience, and attacking quality as the season progresses.
For Nottingham Forest, the defeat leaves them in 17th place, hovering just above the relegation zone. Despite moments of attacking promise, defensive lapses once again prove costly.
Forest will now turn attention to upcoming fixtures as they look to pull clear of danger, while Villa focuses on maintaining momentum in a tightly contested title race.
With Watkins hitting form, McGinn delivering from midfield, and Emery’s system producing results, Aston Villa’s ambitions remain firmly on track as the Premier League campaign intensifies.
