Preseason impressions propel Watkins to swiftly start his formal season play
Aston Villa Striker Ollie Watkins Shines in Pre-Season Ahead of 2025-26 Premier League Debut
Ollie Watkins had an impressive pre-season for Aston Villa in 2025, scoring five goals during their friendlies against top European teams such as Roma, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Villarreal. This form gives him strong momentum as he enters the 2025-26 Premier League season, with Villa aiming for a good start against Newcastle United on Saturday.
Watkins scored in five consecutive pre-season matches, demonstrating his high-quality form against strong opposition. This pre-season is particularly important for him, as he missed all pre-season games last year due to injury and now feels well-prepared and confident going into the campaign.
The striker expressed his excitement about playing in front of a full Villa Park crowd again and is targeting a strong season start. Fantasy Premier League analysts acknowledge his excellent pre-season form and consider him a strong pick for the start of the league due to both his scoring streak and favorable upcoming fixtures.
Villa's teammates such as Donyell Malen have also shown promising pre-season form, supporting a potentially productive attacking line-up. As for actual goals in the 2025-26 Premier League season, there are no recorded official league match goals yet because the season has just started or the pre-season has just concluded as of August 20, 2025. Watkins' latest figures pertain to pre-season friendlies, not competitive league matches.
Watkins considers playing in pre-season games crucial for a player, setting the foundations for the season. The last pre-season game for Aston Villa was against Villarreal, where Watkins scored a goal in a 2-0 victory. He also participated in pre-season games against Roma and Marseille this year.
With Watkins' impressive pre-season performance and high expectations, he is set to be a key goal scorer for Aston Villa in the upcoming Premier League season.
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