‘Only he can explain’ – Emery on Watkins’ absence and Villa’s heavy defeat to Brighton

Yahoo Sports·August 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM+2

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery refused to explain Ollie Watkins’ absence from their 4-0 defeat to Brighton, instead directing questions over the striker’s situation to his agent.Watkins was left out ...

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