Aston Villa striker Watkins delighted with goal in victory over West Ham

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23 Oct 2023 • 2:22 AM MYT
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Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins was happy scoring in their 4-1 defeat of West Ham.

Watkins' goal came at a crucial stage in the game.

Though he later said: : "I wouldn't say it was up to me. It was a crucial time when I scored. They came out quickly and put pressure on us. The goal came at a crucial time and made the team a bit calmer, I would say.

"I like to run down the left-hand side especially. I feel like that's my game, really, when I'm one-on-one with the defender. A few stepovers! That's what I want, to be able to work my magic.

"If I was to come inside then my shot is probably going to get blocked by others supporting and I think that's what Kurt Zouma was expecting. By going on the outside, it's only him. Not a bad finish!

"It's definitely a mindset with me. The gaffer has always had faith in me here. I've always beaten myself up a little bit or get onto myself if I haven't scored.

"I missed that chance earlier in the game but I didn't let it get on top of me. I know I will get chances. Earlier in my career I probably would have kept thinking about that."

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