Overview

• Fulham struck after three minutes through Raúl Jiménez, who was then forced off with an apparent midriff injury.
• Ollie Watkins equalised with a deft lob over Bernd Leno to halt an 11‑game scoreless run days after a saved penalty against Bologna.
• John McGinn and Emiliano Buendía netted in quick succession early in the second half, with Buendía coming on at half-time and also providing an assist.
• Fulham saw two penalty appeals turned down, including a Josh King collision with Emi Martínez and a Matty Cash handball claim.
• Unai Emery made six changes, handing Harvey Elliott his first Premier League start for Villa, as the win ended their league drought and eased immediate pressure.