The Premier League’s Matchweek 20 kicked off with Aston Villa hosting Nottingham Forest in Birmingham. Aston Villa won 3–1. Watkins scored and McGinn netted a brace, while Gibbs-White replied once for Forest.
This win lifted Unai Emery’s side to second place on 42 points, three behind Arsenal. Nottingham Forest, who suffered a fourth straight defeat, remain 17th with 18 points.
PL Matchweek 20:
Aston Villa — Nottingham Forest 3–1
3 January, Villa Park
Goals: Watkins (45+1), McGinn (49, 73) — Gibbs-White (61).
Aston Villa starting XI: Martinez, Cash (Garcia, 90), Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen (Digne, 69), Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn (Bogarde, 83), Rogers, Buendia (Sancho, 69), Watkins (Malen, 83).
Nottingham Forest lineup: Victor (Sels, 78), Aina (Savona, 69), Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Anderson, Dominguez (Luiz, 84), Bakwa (McAtee, 69), Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Igor Jesus (Kalimuendo, 84).
Bookings: Bakwa (64).
This victory could help Aston Villa build on their strong form this season and positively impact their prospects in the league.
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