Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Sunday, September 28, 2025, 18:37 / Updated Sunday, September 28, 202:37
Aston Villa recorded the first victory in the Premier League this season, after defeating Fulham 3-1 on his own ground. The success came only in the sixth stage, but was obtained against the London, who had an excellent course. The match on “Villa Park” was decided at the beginning of the second half, when UNAI Emery's team scored two goals within two minutes.
Aston Villa started the season disastrous and has 6 points accumulated in 6 stages. Until this victory he recorded 3 draws and 2 defeats.
Aston Villa won the first victory this season of Premier League
The meeting started unpleasant for Villa, because the guests took the lead from the third minute. After a corner, Raul Jimenez sent a beautiful headache and opened the scoring. However, the Mexican striker was forced to leave the land in the 11th minute, after suffering an injury. After Fulham's good start, the hosts improved their game, and John McGin missed an excellent opportunity to equal.
In the 24th minute at the 1-0 score for Fulham, the guests asked for a penalty in a phase in which King sent a strong ball that hit the cash in their hand. The “central” did not dictate a penalty, although the hand was at a great distance from the body.
The Birmingham team managed to equalize in the 37th minute. A long pass found Ollie Watkins behind the defense, which let the ball pass. The striker at Leno's gorgeous lobed and ended his period without a scored goal. The goal inspired Emery's team, which began to dominate.
Villa gave a double shot at the beginning of the second half. Captain McGinn did 2-1, and two minutes later, Emiliano Burndía increased the advantage of the hosts, after Watkins was launched on the left and focused on the box. After these two goals, Fulham did not recover and failed to re-enter the game.
