Aston Villa finally got their first win of the Premier League season, producing an impressive comeback to defeat Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park. After falling behind early, Unai Emery’s men responded with three unanswered goals to move out of the relegation zone, climbing to 16th in the table. Fulham, despite the defeat, remain in mid-table at 10th.

Fulham Strike First Through Jiménez

The visitors stunned Villa Park with an early breakthrough. In the 3rd minute, striker Raúl Jiménez pounced to put Fulham ahead, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. It was the perfect start for Marco Silva’s men, who looked confident in the opening stages.

However, Villa gradually grew into the game, pressing higher and forcing Fulham onto the back foot. The equalizer seemed inevitable as the home side increased the tempo.

Villa’s Response: Watkins Levels Before Halftime

Aston Villa’s persistence paid off when Ollie Watkins scored in the 37th minute. The forward showed his poacher’s instinct to bring Villa back into the contest. That goal lifted the atmosphere inside Villa Park, with the home side looking more fluid in attack as the first half closed.

Second-Half Dominance: McGinn and Buendía Seal the Win

Villa came out flying in the second half, determined to turn the game in their favor. Just four minutes after the restart (49’), John McGinn scored with a composed finish to give Villa the lead. The Scottish midfielder’s goal swung the momentum entirely towards the hosts.

Moments later, in the 51st minute, Emiliano Buendía added a third, finishing off a well-worked team move. At 3-1, Villa had full control of the match, and their attacking play left Fulham struggling to cope.

Key Match Highlights

• 3’ – Raúl Jiménez scores to give Fulham an early lead.
  
• 37’ – Ollie Watkins equalizes for Aston Villa.
  
• 49’ – John McGinn fires Villa ahead.
  
• 51’ – Emiliano Buendía extends the lead to 3-1.
  
• Villa hold firm defensively to secure their first win of the season.
  

What the Result Means

• Aston Villa: With their first victory of the campaign, Villa move up to 16th place, finally climbing out of the relegation zone after being stuck there since match-day one. The win could prove a turning point in their season, boosting morale and confidence.
  
• Fulham: Despite the bright start, Fulham dropped to 10th place, missing the chance to push further up the table. Defensive lapses and loss of momentum after the break cost them dearly.
  

Final Thoughts

This result marks a crucial turning point for Aston Villa, who showed resilience and quality to overturn an early setback and claim their first three points. With key players like Watkins, McGinn, and Buendía stepping up, Villa fans will hope this is the spark that reignites their season.

Fulham, on the other hand, must address their defensive issues and consistency if they are to maintain their position in the top half of the Premier League.

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