Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has suggested his side were lucky to see Arsenal have a late goal ruled out in their 2-2 draw on Saturday.

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday.

Ollie Watkins explained why he was so impressed by Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes during their 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Aston Villa got out of Arsenal with a valuable point after coming back from two goals behind and drawing 2-2. Arsenal started the match on top, but didn't really threaten Emi Martinez up until Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 35th minute.

Goals by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins helped Villa recover from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw. Watkins has scored six Premier League goals against Arsenal, including four at the Emirates. He is undoubtedly a thorn in their side.

Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins cancelled out efforts from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz – a result which causes real damage to Arsenal in the Premier League title race after Liverpool defeated Brentford.

As Mikel Arteta knows only too well, it can only take the finest of margins to settle a Premier League title race. With his side leading 2-0 against Aston Villa thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz,

After such a brilliant performance full of energy, cutting edge and drive, Arsenal inexplicably found a way to chuck two points away as their jaded, injury-hit team were dejected at the final whistle. They’re still 12 games unbeaten in the Premier League but this draw hurt. It stung. It felt like a defeat.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League

Aston Villa have stormed back to level terms as Ollie Watkins blasts his side even at 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved a thorn in Arsenal's side again as he completed his side's comeback with the equaliser in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday.

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