Aston Villa finally grab their first Premier League win of the season as dem come from behind beat Fulham 3-1 for Villa Park on Sunday afternoon.
Fulham shock home fans early as Raul Jimenez nod Lukic corner pass Emi Martinez inside 3rd minute. But wahala meet the striker as he pick hip injury during celebration and waka comot few minutes later.
Marco Silva men still get two penalty shouts wave away – one wey even cause plenty argument as referee book Joshua King for “simulation” even though Martinez touch am.
Villa later balance the game when Ollie Watkins end him goal drought with sweet lob after long ball from Lucas Digne (37’). Captain John McGinn then put Villa ahead with thunder strike from distance just after break (49’), before substitute Emiliano Buendia seal the win two minutes later with composed volley.
TPB VERDICT
Na big relief for Unai Emery side. Dem don suffer rough start, but this comeback win lift dem out of relegation zone.
Summer signing Harvey Elliott start but no too shine; Buendia enter second half, change the game with assist + goal – clear man of impact.
Fulham go dey vex: good early start, but lose both Jimenez and Muniz to injury, leaving Silva short of strikers. From possible three points, dem waka home with nothing.
ASTON VILLA VS FULHAM HIGHLIGHTS
Raul Jimenez goal (3’) – Lukic swing in corner, Jimenez glance header into bottom-right. Villa 0-1 Fulham.
37’ – Watkins goal (1-1) – Long ball from Digne, Watkins judge bounce well, lob Leno. Goal drought over!
49’ – McGinn goal (2-1) – Buendia lay ball, McGinn drive forward, blast low strike into bottom-left. Captain’s finish!
51’ – Buendia goal (3-1) – Rogers cross deflect, Buendia control one touch, smash past Leno from six yards.
MAN OF THE MATCH – EMILIANO BUENDIA
Buendia enter second half with score 1-1. Within five minutes he don assist McGinn and score himself. Clear game-changer, deliver Villa first win of the campaign.
ASTON VILLA VS FULHAM STATS
Possession: Villa 48% – 52% Fulham
Shots: Villa 9 – 11 Fulham
Shots on target: Villa 4 – 4 Fulham
Corners: Villa 2 – 8 Fulham
Fouls: Villa 10 – 13 Fulham
WHAT NEXT?
Villa go quick return for Europa League duty against Feyenoord on Tuesday, while Fulham host Bournemouth for Premier League action on Wednesday.
