Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa striker should win player of the season, says team-mate Emi Martinez

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez believes team-mate Ollie Watkins ought to win Premier League participant of the season.

Watkins is only one aim behind Manchester Metropolis’s Erling Haaland within the race for the golden boot.

“He must be a very, actually good contender,” Martinez instructed Sky Sports activities.

Watkins has led the cost for Unai Emery’s facet, who are actually fourth with 5 matches left – three factors away from Tottenham, who’ve a recreation in hand.

His tally this marketing campaign matches the all-time for a Villa participant within the Premier League period, whereas the England worldwide, 28, can also be joint-top for top-flight assists with 10.

“I feel Ollie ought to win participant of the season,” added Martinez.

“Whenever you play for a ‘massive six’ facet, you get extra credit score however Ollie has scored 19 objectives with the possibilities he is received.”

Though Watkins performed down Martinez’s suggestion, there’s one particular person award that he’s giving his all to win.

“As a striker, you wish to rating as many objectives as doable,” he instructed BBC Match of the Day.

“I am not going to lie, I am chasing that, I am doing all that I can to assist the staff to win and for me to attain as many objectives and assists to my team-mates as doable. I positively have my eyes on the golden boot.”