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Aston Villa are targeting a spot in the top four when they face Fulham in the Premier League this afternoon. A series of positives results for Unai Emery’s men has put them in a good position to challenge for a place in the Champions League but their momentum took a hit last time out.
Villa lost 2-0 away at Nottingham Forest but they will be confident about getting their campaign back on track against 16th placed Fulham this afternoon.
The Cottagers lost 1-0 against Manchester United in their last match and will see Villa as an opportunity to put more points on the board. They are currently six above the relegation zone and three more from today’s game will go a long way in keeping them in the division this season.
Follow all the action from Villa Park below:
Aston Villa vs Fulham
FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 3-1 FULHAM
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Popping up on the left flank, Douglas Luiz drives into a dangerous position before flashing his cross just past several bodies inside Fulham’s six-yard box; it eventually skips away to safety.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Yellow Card Harrison James Reed
Aston Villa vs Fulham
There will be at least seven minutes of added time at the end of this second half, as Aston Villa close in on their 13th straight home win in the Premier League.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
At full stretch just outside his own area, Ream does well to intercept a raking pass by Douglas Luiz towards the lurking Watkins, who is keen to expose Fulham’s stretched defence.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Yellow Card Carlos Vinícius Alves Morais
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Having been helped off the pitch, Bailey has been assessed and is fit enough to resume his role in Villa’s attack. We are back under way. That’s added a chunk of stoppage-time on to the end of this game.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
After a frantic period of play at Villa Park, the action is momentarily paused as Bailey drops to the turf with what looks like a possible muscular injury. He requires treatment from the medics.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
OFF THE BAR! Villa almost grab their fourth goal! McGinn evades Bassey on the left byline, then cuts the ball back into the box; it strikes Joao Palhinha before spinning up onto Leno’s crossbar – then Watkins somehow nods the rebound off-target. Bailey then flashes a follow-up shot wide!!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Taking his chance to shoot from distance, Iwobi receives the ball from Willian and tests Martinez with a low shot skimmed along the turf. It’s ultimately a simple enough save for the Villa goalkeeper, though.
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