Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa: What Emery and Watkins said
It's not easy to compete in the Premier League but we're in the top-five and that's fantastic. Three months ago he was a little down but we always have conversations about being consistent and working for the team every match.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to BBC MOTD: "It was a fantastic performance. I'm very happy with how they competed to try and get the three points. "We conceded three clear chances and they scored two goals - we have to avoid these situations.
"I'm happy how we are competing in two competitions. It's not easy to compete in the Premier League but we're in the top-five and that's fantastic. "Some players were very tired, but the commitment was fantastic.
Their ambition and mentality to play on Thursday and again here is fantastic. We are not consistent like at the start of the season but the league is 38 matches. " On Ollie Watkins' form: "He is doing fantastic - he is a fighter.
Three months ago he was a little down but we always have conversations about being consistent and working for the team every match. "Now he is getting the numbers. " Villa goalscorer Ollie Watkins, speaking to BBC MOTD: "It was a valuable point.