Fulham vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Villa make two more substitutions. First, Ramsey is replaced by Buendia.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
A tackle from behind brings Wilson tumbling to the turf, earning Digne a merited booking.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Meeting a cross from the left, Diop powers past Pau Torres and heads towards goal from near the penalty spot, but his attempt is placed too centrally. Martinez drops down to keep it out, then holds onto the ball to soak up some more time.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
A rare foray forward by Fulham results in Tete winning a free-kick high on the right flank, as the full-back draws Digne into making a rash challenge. If they can score their first set-piece goal of the season - excluding penalties - perhaps the hosts can get back into this contest?
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Another smart move by Villa opens up 10-man Fulham's exposed defence, but after Digne cuts the ball back from the left, Ramsey leans back and fires a 20-yard shot high over Leno's crossbar.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
With the points apparently wrapped up, Villa can rest a couple of key players. First, Onana makes way for Barkley in midfield.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Villa have had six attempts at goal to Fulham's one during this second half, and having converted a couple they will surely move to within one point of Premier League leaders Liverpool in around 20 minutes time. Ever demanding, Emery is still bawling instructions from the sideline.
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