The French Champions may have triumphed in the first leg, but Villa managed to turn the tables, thanks in large part to Watkins' fiery performance. The 29-year-old striker, who was surprisingly dropped in favor of Marcus Rashford for the PSG game, returned with a vengeance, scoring the first-minute opener and rattling the woodwork twice.

After the game, Watkins opened up to Sky Sports about his frustration over being left out against PSG. "I played a measly 20 minutes against PSG in both games," he admitted. "I'll be honest, I was fuming that I wasn't starting from the get-go - and I let Unai Emery know about it!"

"He's the boss, and you've got to respect his decisions," Watkins continued. "But I'm not one of those players who's content to sit on the bench. Missing out on the biggest stage was a new experience for me, and it didn't sit well."

"A few of us were disappointed not to start the game against PSG, but it's the manager's call," he added. "The team played well, but I wanted to be out there for more than just a cameo. I've played a crucial role in getting us to where we are today, and I want to be a part of the big games."

With his fiery performance against Newcastle, it's clear that Watkins is eager to prove himself on the biggest stage. Let's see if he can carry this form into their next match and help Aston Villa continue their impressive run!