In a BBC poll after Aston Villa's Champions League win on Tuesday, 44% said that Jhon Duran should start up front on his own, even when Ollie Watkins is fully fit. Watkins was forced off with a minor injury in midweek,

The strikers have yet to thrive in partnership, but the Colombian's contributions off the bench continue to prove spectacular

Jhon Duran has distanced himself from rumours of a possible move to Arsenal, insisting he is ‘happy to be’ an Aston Villa player. The 20-year-old has enjoyed an eye-catching start to the campaign with Villa, despite playing second fiddle to England striker Ollie Watkins for the most part.