Nassr, Arsenal have bid for Watkins - despite the build-up Villa held their nerve to claim place in round of 16

By Peter Hall BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -A hat-trick from Morgan Rogers helped Aston Villa to seal a spot in the Champions League last 16 with a thrilling 4-2 win over Celtic on Wednesday. Needing victory in their final league-phase match to seal an automatic qualification spot for the knockout stages,

Morgan Rogers scored a hat trick and Aston Villa overcame a blown two-goal, fifth-minute lead to seal a bye to the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds after a 4-2 win over Celtic on Wednesday at Villa Park.

Nassr, with the Aston Villa striker set to undergo a medical in Saudi Arabia, and he bid farewell to his team-mates and staff after the Champions League win over Celtic

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss Arsenal reportedly bidding for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and whether the transfer makes sense for both clubs.

Arsenal are expected to make an improved second attempt to sign 29-year-old Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who grew up as an Arsenal fan. (Mail), external. Jhon Duran is expec