A ultimate push within the remaining Premier League fixtures may nonetheless see safe a Champions League berth, and the result tonight towards Fulham is a fine addition after back-to-back setbacks within the Champions League and FA Cup. Though removed from spectacular, Unai Emery’s males grabbed an edgy 1-0 win, due to Youri Tielemans’ early opener at Villa Park.
Beneath are the Aston Villa gamers rated of their 1-0 win towards Fulham.
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Made some high-profile errors up to now this season. However the flamboyant Argentine had little hassle towards the Cottagers, who may solely pressure him to make some routine stops.
Matty Money: 7
Misplaced the vast majority of duels down the appropriate, however the Polish proper fullback made some essential overlapping runs to create possibilities in and across the attacking third. His beautiful low cross was spurned by Ollie Watkins quickly after the half-time break.
Ezri Konsa: 7.5
Dominated the duels, was no-nonsense together with his clearances and made a number of recoveries en path to securing their first clear sheet because the Southampton recreation. The Three Lions star appeared sharp together with his ball-playing traits.
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Pau Torres: 7
Struggled aerially towards Raul Jimenez. Regardless of impressing together with his passing composure, the Spanish centre-half may have performed higher together with his motion and positioning.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 03: Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his group’s first aim in the course of the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Fulham FC at Villa Park on Might 03, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Picture by Molly Darlington/Getty Photos)
Ian Maatsen: 7
Was vigorous down the left together with his marauding runs, crosses and cut-insides. Spot-on together with his tackles and recoveries earlier than making approach for Lucas Digne halfway by means of the second half.
Boubacar Kamara: 7
Was rusty together with his tackles, however the Frenchman drew some tactical fouls to interrupt down Fulham’s counter-attacking strikes. His off-the-ball work fee and consciousness allowed them to maintain issues calm deep down the midfield.
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Youri Tielemans: 8
Timed his header completely to beat Bernd Leno within the Cottagers’ aim. Was combative in midfield, and his ball-carrying traits typically opened up house within the Fulham half. Was changed by Ross Barkley late within the match.
John McGinn: 7.5
Set it up for Tielemans with a corner-kick from the appropriate. Made probably the most essential contributions of the marketing campaign on his two hundredth Premier League look. Made approach for Jacob Ramsey across the hour mark.
Morgan Rogers: 7.5
His dribbles and directness typically brought about menace within the guests’ defence. Attacked the half areas whereas that includes from the flank, and was seen creating possibilities for the forwards.
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Marco Asensio: 6.5
Began as a ‘quantity 10’, the Spaniard typically dropped deep to gather and transfer the ball ahead. Lacked the inventive spark upfront and was ultimately changed by Amadou Onana as a tactical alteration.
Ollie Watkins: 6.5
Wasted a few scoring alternatives whereas spearheading the assault. Lacked involvement within the second half and was ultimately changed by Donyell Malen halfway by means of the second half.
Aston Villa Subs vs Fulham
Amadou Onana: 7
Was introduced in to supply extra bodily presence and defensive cowl in the course of the park.
Jacob Ramsey: 6.5
Created an opportunity for Malen within the closing minutes of the match.
Donyell Malen: 7
Regarded vigorous since changing Watkins. Hit the woodwork moments earlier than the ultimate whistle.
Lucas Digne: 6.5
Added extra steadiness down the left between defence and assault.
