After more than two months without a goal, the significance of Ollie Watkins’ second-half strike at the Amex Stadium was clear — not only for him but also his chances of finally cementing a potent partnership with the summer signing Danny Ings.
The pair have scored only ten league goals between them since Ings arrived from Southampton for £25 million, but Steven Gerrard, the Aston Villa manager, hopes an improved display in this deserved win over Brighton & Hove Albion can be the catalyst for better things to come
“There were certainly positive signs to build on,” Gerrard said. “I said to you [Watkins and Ings]’Look I don’t want to be in the position where I am playing one of you one week and