Watkins went on to score a decisive third goal, his first in the Champions League, before missing a penalty against Celtic, with Morgan Rogers' hat-trick helping them through

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the press after his side's win over Celtic in the Champions League league phase

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has responded to speculation around the future of his in-demand star strikers Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.

Watkins ignored the speculation over his future as he rescued Villa with a clinical second-half strike to restore their advantage.

Aston Villa miss the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade Louis II.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa have learned their fates for the next stage of the Champions League following the conclusion of the league phase. Liverpool had already guaranteed a top-eight spot and a place in the last-16 having won their first seven games in this year’s competition.

Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Unai Emery was adamant that playing between two Champions League games would never affect his team’s intensity, although there is clearly a good time to catch Aston Villa this season. They have now failed to win in the last six matches after playing in Europe.

Sevilla defender Loic Bade has confirmed he will not leave the club in the January transfer window.Premier League side Aston Villa have been chasing him since the start of 2025, but they now appear