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Aston Villa rediscovered their winning form in the Premier League with a dominant 3-1 victory over 10-man Fulham.
Raul Jimenez’s fifth-minute fifth goal of the season had put Fulham ahead against a Villa side who had drawn their last two domestic matches.
But Morgan Rogers equalised soon after in the ninth and, after Andreas Pereira scuffed a penalty for Fulham, Ollie Watkins put Villa ahead before they took advantage of Joachim Andersen’s red card to wrap the game up through an Issa Diop own goal.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
After falling behind early on, Aston Villa fight back to beat 10-man Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage, with a dominant second-half display moving them to within a point of the Premier League summit. Jimenez put the hosts ahead soon after kick-off, but Rogers soon drew Villa level before Pereira saw a tame penalty saved by Martinez. That moment marked a real turning point in proceedings, as the home side seemed shaken by the miss and their visitors were emboldened. After half-time, Watkins steered Villa in front with a near-post header, not long before Andersen was sent off for hauling the same player down deep in Fulham territory. An own goal by hapless substiute Diop then sealed the Cottagers' fate, consigning them to successive defeats. While their final xG of 1.86 was just below Villa's 1.9, Marco Silva's men were well beaten in the end. Next time out, Fulham will play Everton, and Villa now face a run of three consecutive home fixtures, against Bologna, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Meeting Cairney's curling cross from the left, Jimenez heads the ball straight at Martinez, who grasps it gratefully to his chest. That's surely the final act at Craven Cottage.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Fulham's hopes of cutting their deficit falter when Robinson's latest raid down the left ends in a disappointing low cross that's easily cleared. It's going to be back-to-back defeats for the Cottagers - one either side of the international break.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Leno makes a simple stop at his near post, after Digne drives in from the left and lets fly with a well-struck effort. The goalkeeper then starts off a quick Fulham counter.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
There will be at least seven minutes of stoppage time at the end of this half, following a series of substitutions and Andersen's red card. Surely, that's not enough time for Fulham to come back, though.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
For hauling back Nelson by the arm. Philogene picks up a rather pointless yellow card.
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