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Aston Villa star Leon Bailey stopped from squaring up to Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa star Leon Bailey stopped from squaring up to Ollie Watkins

During Aston Villa’s match against Liverpool, Leon Bailey lost his cool and had to be restrained by Douglas Luiz.

Bailey was furious with Watkins after the England striker’s goal was ruled out for offside by VAR.

The thrilling encounter between Aston Villa and Liverpool ended in a draw with a 3-3 score line.

The Reds took the lead early in the match through a howler from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Youri Tielemans leveled the score for the hosts before goals from Cody Gakpo and Jarell Quansah gave Liverpool a 3-1 lead.

Two late goals from Jhon Duran secured a point for Unai Emery’s men in a crucial encounter as they chase a top four finish in the Premier League.

During the match, Villa winger Bailey was fuming with his teammate Watkins and had a proper go at the player.

Aston Villa star Leon Bailey was unhappy with teammate Ollie Watkins.
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He had to be stopped by teammate Douglas Luiz before it could have become something more serious.

Bailey was seen aggressively waving to Watkins before Luiz stopped him.

The players can be seen squaring up against each other in the footage below posted by Sky Sports.

Frustrations boiling over with Aston Villa players 😳 pic.twitter.com/Pi1tKWG4mC

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 13, 2024

Aston Villa were happy to earn a point against Liverpool when it looked like they were going to lose the match.

Aston Villa are fighting for a top four finish

The point may prove to be a crucial one at the end of the season as they battle for a place in the top four of the Premier League.

Villa would be supporting Manchester City tonight when they face Tottenham at the Tottenham Stadium.

A defeat for Spurs tonight would confirm their place in the Champions League next season.

Unai Emery’s team has been the success story of this season which has seen the Spaniard get nominated for the Premier League manager of the season award.


Source link : https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/05/14/leon-bailey-aston-villa-watkins/

Author : Ahad Shaukat

Publish date : 2024-05-14 11:23:11

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