Aston Villa vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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 Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland 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
Madley blows his whistle for one final time and Villa get a check in the win column at the sixth time of asking with a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park! Fulham made a fantastic start when Jimenez nodded home in just the third minute but Watkins' first goal of the season changed the complexion of this fixture. But it was a two-minute salvo in the early stages of the second half that took the game away from Fulham, with captain fantastic McGinn firing home before Buendia - on at half-time from the bench - finished from close range. The loss of Jimenez to injury not long after his goal certainly hurt Fulham, who also saw a couple of penalty shouts rejected in the first half. The upshot is, though, that Villa move up to 16th in the Premier League and will have designs on getting back into the European conversation, while Fulham - whose xG of 0.90 was lower than Villa's 1.40 - sit 10th. Thanks for joining us folks, until next time!
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Fulham win a corner this time thanks to good work from Robinson. But again, it's an overhit delivery and it's an absolute waste of an opportunity from Kevin.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Chukwueze winns a free-kick for Fulham on the right flank. Lukic over delivers and it's a complete waste for the visitors.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
There will be six minutes of added on time in this game.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Into the final minute we go then and this one is petering out with Fulham unable to penetrate Villa's defence.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Fulham win a corner, with Kevin's delivery headed clear. He gets a second crack at it but once again it comes to nothing.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Time really is running out now as Villa close on what will be a much-welcome three points to kick-start their season. Can Fulham put one final twist in this Sunday tale?
Aston Villa vs Fulham
And Malen comes on for the closing stages too, with Guessand headed to the dugout.
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