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Arsenal boss Arteta admits admiration for Aston Villa striker Watkins

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted his admiration for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

The Gunners go to Villa Park on Saturday night.

Watkins has been impressive in recent games and Arteta said: "He's been tremendously consistent over the last few years and he's a real threat."

So how do you stop him?

"Like with any striker, don't give him the ball in the box. That is his main quality."

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