Aston Villa has got a double date in gameweek 25 thanks to Liverpool. The Reds bounced back in style to salvage the Carabao Cup semi-final against Spurs, where they trailed by 0-1 in the first leg but hammered 4-0 in the second to make the aggregate 4-1. In doing so, they ensured Aston Villa plays a second match in double gameweek 25.
Now, here we are — Unai Emery’s men are up against Liverpool, whom they were supposed to meet in blank gameweek 29, and Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town, who are fighting to save the drop. Therefore, it makes enough sense to invest in the Aston Villa assets at the moment. Here are the best options —
Morgan Rogers(£5.6m)
This has been the breakout season for Morgan Rogers and the Englishman is now too hot to handle, after his hat-trick against Celtic propelled Villa to the last-16 of the UCL 2024/25. I am expecting Rogers to let all hell break loose against McKenna’s Ipswich Town and with a little brush of luck, he can end up with attacking returns against Liverpool too.
Ollie Watkins has suddenly become a bit uncertain due to a muscle injury and this may well pave the way for Rogers leading the line against Ipswich. Though there have been a flux of fresh-legs at Villa Park like Rashford, Asensio, and Malen, Morgan will remain Emery’s most-trusted lieutenant in the final third. He is also one of the best choices for triple captain in DGW25.
Ollie Watkins(£8.9m)
Jhon Duran’s sudden exit to Al Nassr, has ended the no.9 debate at Aston Villa. Though Watkins has some issue with one of his muscles, I expect the England international to appear in the Ipswich game, even if he comes off the bench. One must remember his sheer goal-scoring prowess.
If fit, Watkins will be one of the main players to watch out for in double gameweek 25. He has 10 goals and 5 assists with an xGI of 0.7 per 90’. Watkins had to be substituted at the lemon-break against Wolves due to his muscle injury. But prior to that, he struck 35pts in 5 matches.
