Bournemouth boss Iraola impressed by Villa striker Watkins

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has lavished praise on his centre forward this week.

The Spaniard drew a comparison between his side's forward Dominic Solanke and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.

The duo have been in the form of their respective carers this season, topping Premier League scoring charts.

Asked about Watkins' impact on Villa, Iraola told reporters: He's a really amazing player. He's an amazing player.

It's a little bit like Dom with us he's not just about the goals.

He scores a lot of goals, but he gives them a lot.

He brings the centre backs out, attacks the spaces.

He's very good at pressing.

He created a lot (on Sunday).

I think Zaba (Illia Zabarnyi) was covering him on that side, in this space that they create with the winger coming inside, and they leave the space for Ollie Watkins.

I think he was dealing with him quite well. But even then, with this kind of high level for me of defense, from Zaba, he finds a way to create things.

He didn't score, but probably he deserved to because he was really good - two assists."