Fulham vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as hosts clinch victory over Cottagers
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Fulham vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa secure the three points at Craven Cottage with a 2-1 victory over Fulham. The away side opened the scoring in the first half after Ramsey pounced on a loose throw-in from Robinson, with the ball deflecting to Watkins who finished well to fire his team in front. Despite having a goal disallowed before half-time, Fulham struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half. Emery's side then doubled their lead after the break as Watkins latched on to a throughball from Tielemans and slotted past the onrushing Leno. It looked as though Villa would sail away with the victory, but Muniz turned in a Robinson cross to pull one back for the Cottagers. However, Silva's men couldn't find an equaliser late in the game and the Midlands outfit will travel back up north with three points. That's all for today, goodbye!
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Emery makes a late change as Villa look to see out the game. Youngster Iroegbunam comes off the bench to replace Tielemans.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Fulham are awarded another yellow-card, with Traore the latest player to go into the referee's book.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of five minutes of added time at the end of the game.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Close to an equaliser for Fulham! The ball falls to Muniz just inside the Aston Villa box and he swivels inside the box, taking the ball past Lenglet. He fires towards the far post, but he just drags the ball wide and it goes behind for a goal-kick. The Fulham players are appealing for a corner, but the referee disagrees.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Substitution João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves Saša Lukić
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Yellow Card João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves
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