Watkins' celebration sets off a brawl

Ollie Watkins, the England striker, has shed light on the celebration that ignited a heated brawl between Brentford and Aston Villa during their recent match.

A last-minute winner seals the victory

Watkins, 27, scored a crucial 85th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa against his former club in West London.

Pointing at a fan triggers a furious response

Following his goal, Watkins pointed at a home fan and posed in front of them, which instantly sparked a furious response from several Brentford players, including Saman Ghoddos and Ezri Konsa.

Watkins explains his celebration

During an interview with Premier League Productions after the game, Watkins explained his controversial celebration: "There was one individual who was abusing me all game so it only felt right that I celebrated in front of him. That caused a bit of a reaction and I'm glad we got three points."

Will there be consequences?

When asked if he would be reporting the incident, Watkins stated, "It's up to them whether they want me, Thomas knows I wouldn't just celebrate like that."

A chaotic match with multiple clashes

The match was filled with intense moments, including an own goal scare from Leon Bailey and a theatrically exaggerated fall from Emi Martinez following a challenge from Neal Maupay.

Tempers flare and chaos ensues

The situation escalated when Maupay went down following a similar challenge from Martinez. When Martinez tried to help him up, a brawl erupted on the field.

Red cards and confrontations

Boubacar Kamara received a red card for grabbing the throat of Yegor Yarmoliuk, while Unai Emery, the Brentford manager, had to intervene and was later booked.

Brentford boss and Aston Villa manager react

After the match, Brentford boss Thomas Frank expressed his disappointment with the incidents but praised Ollie Watkins' integrity. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery acknowledged the lack of control and indicated that he would address the situation with Watkins.

Overall, it was a feisty clash between Brentford and Aston Villa that will be remembered for the intense celebrations and subsequent brawl. The actions of Ollie Watkins and the reactions from both teams have sparked controversy and will likely lead to further discussions and repercussions.