Unai Emery reacted wildly after Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification was secured – but the same can’t be said for Ollie Watkins.
The Villans will be playing in Europe’s premier football competition next term for the first time since 1983.
Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat against Manchester City has confirmed the Midlands outfit’s fourth-placed position heading into the final weekend of the season.
And Emery was every Villa fan following the full-time whistle in north London as he threw both of his hands in the air alongside president of football operations Monchi, as Matty Cash and Diego Carlos beamed with joy behind him.
Though Watkins, who has been named as Villa’s Player of the Season having scored 27 goals in all competitions, appeared to cut a despondent figure.
Villa supporters were quick to notice his unexpected reaction, with many pointing out the fact he is an Arsenal fan.
While Villa have benefited from City’s victory, the Gunners’ title aspirations have taken a huge dent.
City have leapfrogged ahead of Mikel Arteta’s men at the top of the table, needing just a win over West Ham to seal an historic fourth consecutive title.
A picture of Emery’s celebration was shared on X by Villa, leading one user to say: “Ollie Watkins better cheer up mate.”
Another messaged: “What’s wrong with Watkins hahaha. The inner Arsenal fan coming through.”
A third added: “Watkins don’t seem impressed.”
This fan then commented: “Watkins ain’t celebrating as he supports Arsenal, but look at Emery. Jheezus.”
And one Villa supporter simply stated: “Cheer up Oliver.”
To which one user replied by saying: “He’s remembering he’s an Arsenal fan.”
And one then quipped: “Ollie’s over the moon.”
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- Unai Emery celebrates Aston Villa reaching Champions League – but eagle-eyed fans notice Ollie Watkins’ reaction
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