The 29-year-old striker was left fuming after being dropped in favour of Marcus Rashford for the big game, but he made his presence felt in the Premier League clash, scoring a first-minute opener and causing chaos for the Newcastle defenders with his lightning-quick pace.

Watkins' frustration with manager Unai Emery was palpable, but he's not one to hold grudges - or so it seems. In fact, being benched might have been just the motivation he needed to prove a point.

Speaking after the game, Watkins let it all hang out, revealing that he'd made his feelings known to Emery after being left on the sidelines for the PSG game. "I'm not one to sit on the bench and twiddle my thumbs," he said, his anger still simmering just below the surface.

Despite being dropped for the biggest game of the season, Watkins remained committed to the team, saying, "I've played a big part in getting us to where we are today, and I want to play in those games." It's clear he's not one to shy away from a challenge.

Watkins' performance against Newcastle was a testament to his determination and skill, and it's clear that being benched for PSG was the kick in the pants he needed to get him fired up.