Premier League: Aston Villa 3 Nottingham Forest 1Ollie Watkins celebrated his 250th appearance for Aston Villa with a goal in a 3-1 win against a wretched Nottingham Forest who are slipping into deep relegation trouble. Watkins continued his impressive form with his fourth strike in three over the festive period to spearhead an 11th straight home win for Villa. John McGinn then struck twice after the break, including one from 35 yards, as Unai Emery’s men recorded their best streak at Villa Park since 1990. Villa could have done with that going in as Forest packed the defence and the hosts, for all their possession and territory, could not break them down. Forest appeared dead and buried, but got themselves back in it just after the hour-mark with a goal from nowhere.

Source: Irish Examiner January 03, 2026 16:29 UTC