US EditionWasteful Villa’s away day blues continue with defeat at Fulham
- Fulham boosted their European qualification hopes with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on Saturday, marking only a second victory in six Premier League games for manager Marco Silva's side.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel attended the match to scout potential talent, as Aston Villa players Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers looked to impress the national team boss.
- Two minutes before half-time, Ryan Sessegnon scored the decisive goal, lashing into the net after goalkeeper Martinez pushed away a Lukic header from a Timothy Castagne cross.
- Manager Emery made four changes in the final 15 minutes, withdrawing Youri Tielemans and John McGinn as Villa failed to trouble goalkeeper Leno before the final whistle.
- Despite the loss, Villa maintains a healthy advantage in the Champions League race and shifts focus to an upcoming match at the City Ground on Thursday.
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Wasteful Villa’s away day blues continue with defeat at Fulham
LONDON, April 25 : Aston Villa’s poor away form will be a real concern for coach Unai Emery as they slipped up again at a venue where they have enjoyed much success of late following a 1-0 Premier League loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.Ryan Sessegnon’s first-half strike in the week in which h
Fulham see out 1-0 win against Aston Villa as Cottagers breath new life into European push
Ryan Sessegnon netted the decisive strike as Fulham secured a crucial 1-0 triumph over Aston Villa at Craven Cottage, breathing new life into their European ambitions.The winger, who committed his future to the club with a contract extension earlier this week, converted from close range after Emi Martinez had parried Sasa Lukic's header towards the end of the first half.Marco Silva's side climbed to 10th in the table following the result, positi…
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