Aston Villa vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction
Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham: Unai Emery’s Villa defeated the Cottagers to get back to winning ways
Aston Villa kept the pressure on the top four with a confident victory over Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Unai Emery’s men needed a response after losing to Nottingham Forest last time out and dominated from the start against the Cottagers.
The deadlock was broken through an Antonee Robinson own goal which was the result of constant pressure from Villa before John McGinn doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time.
When Ollie Watkins added a third four minutes after the hour mark, Villa had the game well in hand meaning a simple miss from Watkins later in the match didn’t cost them. Raul Jimenez pulled one back for Fulham who started to click with quarter of an hour to go but there wasn’t enough time left in the match for them to truly trouble Villa.
Relive all the action from Villa Park below:
Aston Villa vs Fulham
NO PENALTY! After a brief review of the evidence, the referee concurs with his colleague in the VAR room and rules out Villa's penalty-kick! The ball did not touch Castagne's arm. Fulham survive another scare!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
PENALTY FOR VILLA! Following Diaby's cross from the left, Watkins arrives in the centre of Fulham's box and turns the ball towards goal. It's blocked by Castagne at close range, but seems to have touched the defender's arm! It's an early spot-kick for the Villans! However, the VAR has called the referee across to review it on the pitchside monitor!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
SAVE! Villa have the first gilt-edged opening, as Diaby meets Digne's cutback near the penalty spot but can only sweep his first-time shot straight at Leno! The Fulham goalkeeper palms it away, and the visitors escape!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
McGinn is perhaps fortunate to avoid an early booking after lunging into a challenge on Joao Palhinha in midfield. He arrived too late and clearly caught the Fulham man, but only a free-kick is given.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
After a fast-paced start to the game, Aston Villa try to seize control by keeping possession at the back, and an overhit back-pass temporarily has Yashin Trophy-winner Martinez in a little trouble before he calmly deals with it.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Following a minute's silence on Remembrance Sunday, Fulham kick off, and we are under way in Birmingham.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
The players are out on the pristine pitch at Villa Park, and kick-off is now just moments away!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Still seeking an end to his long Premier League goal drought, Raul Jimenez starts up front for Fulham, as Rodrigo Muniz is ruled out after injuring his knee last week. Bobby De Cordova-Reid replaces Willian in the visitors' only other change. Former Villa winger Traore is back on the bench following a layoff, but Issa Diop and fellow defender Tosin Adarabioyo remain sidelined.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Villa make a trio of changes from their 2-1 win over AZ: the injured Diego Carlos is replaced by Pau Torres, while Matty Cash and Douglas Luiz come in for Clement Lenglet and Leon Bailey. Tielemans retains his place, so Zaniolo must make do with a place on the bench.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments