# Aston Villa v Everton: Watkins Can Punish Sloppy Toffees ## Villa Looking to Capitalize on Everton's Defensive Woes Aston Villa will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to three matches when they host struggling Everton on Saturday. The home side has been in impressive form in recent weeks, taking four points from the last two matches against Manchester City and Leeds. In contrast, Everton has lost their last four league outings, including a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace last time out. The Toffees have conceded 10 times in those four matches, with only the relegation-threatened Leicester shipping more goals. Villa striker Ollie Watkins will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing such a leaky defense. The 27-year-old has scored in each of Villa's last two matches and will be looking to add to his tally against Everton. ## Everton's Defensive Woes Everton's defensive woes have been a major source of concern for manager Frank Lampard. The Toffees have conceded 26 goals in their last 10 matches, stemming from a combination of individual errors and a lack of organization. Lampard has tried various ways to fix the defense, including changing formations and personnel, but nothing seems to have worked so far. The poor defending has put a severe strain on the team, and Lampard will be desperate to find a solution soon. ## Watkins Can Punish Everton's Sloppiness Watkins is a clinical finisher who has scored 34 goals in 104 appearances for Villa. He is adept at finding space in the box and is lethal in one-on-one situations. Everton's defenders have been particularly sloppy in recent weeks, making countless mistakes that have led to goals. Watkins will be looking to exploit those mistakes and punish the Toffees with his goalscoring prowess. If Villa can keep Everton's defense under pressure, they will have a great chance of winning the match. The Toffees are struggling for form and confidence, and Villa will be looking to take advantage.
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