Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League today, aided by an own goal from Anthony Robinson along with goals from John McGinn and Ollie Watkins. With this win, Villa matched the club's 40-year record achieving 13 consecutive home victories in the league.
Villa took the lead in the 27th minute when Youri Tielemans surged down the left flank, sending a shot across goal that was unexpectedly turned into his own net by Fulham defender Robinson. McGinn, the Villa captain, netted the second goal three minutes before halftime with a low shot, followed by Watkins adding the third goal with a close-range strike in the 64th minute.
Raul Jimenez scored his first league goal since March 2022 to reduce the deficit for Fulham, but the team was unable to equalize. This result keeps Villa in fifth place in the standings with 25 points, while Fulham sits in 16th place with 12 points.
