The decisive moment came early, as Youri Tielemans rose highest in the 12th minute to head home John McGinn\u2019s inswinging corner. It was a fitting way for McGinn to mark his 200th Premier League appearance for the club, becoming just the tenth player to reach that milestone for Villa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite creating numerous opportunities to double their lead, the home side were repeatedly denied by Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The German produced a string of outstanding saves, thwarting Tielemans and Ollie Watkins, while substitute Donyell Malen rattled the crossbar late on as Villa pushed for a second.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fulham, meanwhile, rarely threatened Villa\u2019s goal. Their best effort came at the end of the first half when Alex Iwobi fired straight at Emi Mart\u00ednez. After the break, Ryan Sessegnon had a goal ruled out for handball, and Harry Wilson's lob attempt was comfortably saved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aston Villa remained dominant throughout the second half, with Morgan Rogers impressing on the flank and creating chances, including a brilliant pass that set up Watkins for a one-on-one, only for Leno to deny him once again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A late injury to Fulham substitute Harrison Reed left the visitors a man down, but they still couldn\u2019t find a way through a resolute Villa defense. Malen came agonisingly close to sealing the win, crashing a shot against the underside of the bar in stoppage time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The result keeps Aston Villa firmly in the race for European football, moving them level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea with three games remaining. It also matches the club\u2019s record of 17 consecutive home league games unbeaten under Unai Emery, first achieved in 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A late injury to Fulham substitute Harrison Reed left the visitors a man down, but they still couldn\u2019t find a way through a resolute Villa defense. Malen came agonisingly close to sealing the win, crashing a shot against the underside of the bar in stoppage time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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