Tammy Abraham Inspired by Ollie Watkins in Last-Minute Win for Aston Villa

Aston Villa clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Sunderland at Villa Park, with Tammy Abraham scoring the decisive goal in the dying moments of the match. The victory marked another important three points for Villa in the Premier League, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess.

Abraham, who came off the bench to replace Ollie Watkins in the 80th minute, credited his teammate for his clinical performance. "As a striker, watching Ollie today, he was staying alive in the box. When I came on, I told myself to do the same thing. Luckily for me, I was in the right place at the right time," he told Sky Sports.

This win is significant for Abraham, who is in his second spell with Villa. The 28-year-old first joined the club on loan from Chelsea during the 2018/19 season, where he made a notable impact by scoring 26 goals and helping Villa secure promotion to the Premier League. After a stint in Italy with AS Roma, where he enjoyed success but faced injury struggles, Abraham returned to Villa in January 2025.

So far, his second tenure has been a mixed bag. He has featured 14 times, netting three goals and providing one assist. Manager Unai Emery has encouraged him to learn from Watkins' form, and it seems that advice is starting to pay off. Abraham's equalizer against Leeds and his assist in a 4-0 rout of Bologna show he still has the quality to make a difference.

As Villa continues to push for a strong finish this season, all eyes will be on Abraham to see if he can build on this momentum. The connection he’s forming with Watkins could be key to Villa's attacking success moving forward.