Aston Villa vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Fulham today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Not renowned for his aerial prowess, Tielemans has now netted three headers this season. With 10 goal involvements overall, that's his joint-most in a single Premier League campaign.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Tete is toppled in the Villa box, as he attempts to reach an overhit corner-kick from the right. It was just a collision, though, so he doesn't appeal for a penalty. Having fallen behind at Villa Park yet again, can Fulham find a quick leveller?
Aston Villa vs Fulham
GOAL!!! VILLA LEAD 1-0! Meeting McGinn's corner-kick from the right, Tielemans leaps above Wilson and powers a 10-yard header past Leno! The ball nestles in the right side of the net, and Aston Villa take an early lead! The hosts have their reward for a bright start!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
After Fulham flash a dangerous cross along the six-yard box, Villa quickly counter. When Asensio is slipped through on the right, his attempted delivery is blocked behind for another corner.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
So far, Aston Villa have had a 57% share of possession, restricting Fulham to just three entries into the final third. It's a calm and controlled start, as Emery's men aim to stop their season ending on a down note.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Asensio takes a corner-kick from the left, playing it short before receiving the ball back from Tielemans. His cross from a more advantageous angle then picks out Watkins, who can't quite rise high enough and fails to control his header.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
After a moment of concern, Asensio is able to return to his feet, following a crunching midfield challenge by Robinson. The Fulham full-back is perhaps a little lucky to avoid being booked.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Persistent work by Watkins seems to have won Villa their first corner, but Tete cleverly manages to halt his opponent's progress and earn a goal-kick. Moments later, the hosts do earn a first corner, but McGinn's tame inswinger is easily headed away at the near post.
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