“He manipulates the ball so quickly” Former Machester United player reveal Villa underappreciated Player is now outdoing Jack Grealish in Premier League.
Jamaica international Leon Bailey delivered a pinpoint cross that landed perfectly on Ollie Watkins’ head, making it almost impossible for the striker to miss due to the quality of the ball.
“It’s a fantastic ball from Leon Bailey,” said former Villa forward and current Everton player Ashley Young in the Sky Sports studio. He added, “He manipulates the ball so quickly and delivers it into the box. Honestly, Ollie didn’t have to do much.”
Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey Matches Jack Grealish’s Assist Record
Bailey’s time at Aston Villa has been inconsistent, but there’s no question that he can influence a game when he’s at his best.
One stat that highlights his impact is his 16th Premier League assist for Aston Villa, which came with his cross for Watkins on Sunday.
As Squawka pointed out, this assist brings Bailey level with Jack Grealish, who left for Manchester City in a £100m transfer in the summer of 2021, according to BBC Sport.
Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen just before Grealish’s departure, Bailey has recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 112 appearances across all competitions for Aston Villa.