Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praised Emi Buendia after victory over Everton.

Buendia had only just come off the bench in the 63rd minute when Idrissa Gueye brought down John McGinn and initially held the ball, looking like he would attempt the spot-kick.

But after a brief discussion he gave it to Watkins, who beat Jordan Pickford to score for the fifth Premier League match running and break the deadlock at Goodison Park.

It meant Watkins became the first Villa player since Paul Rideout in 1985 to score in five straight league matches, while Buendia would get his reward when he bagged the visitors' second nine minutes from time to seal a fourth win in five away league matches under Emery.

Emery said: “It was a very good decision by Emi Buendia, letting Ollie Watkins have the ball to score.

“That is the spirit I want. I don't want to select for each match the penalty taker.

“I prefer to speak with them and those specialists, like they are, to share in those moments the penalty. This was the day for Ollie Watkins."