Ollie Watkins made it 3-0 before the break, rising to meet a lofted ball into the box and directing his header neatly into the bottom-left corner. Donyell Malen's late right-footed effort gave Villa their fourth and final, continuing a stellar pre-season campaign for the Dutchman.

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