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Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa: Goals in both halves from Ollie Watkins secure Unai Emery's Villains three points in West London, before Rodrigo Muniz pulled one back for the Cottagers

Ollie Watkins scored once in each half as Unai Emery's Aston Villa secured a vital 2-1 win away at Fulham.

Watkins slotted home midway through the first half for the visitors, whilst both sides had goals ruled out in the opening 45 minutes.

Watkins then tucked home a second 11 minutes into the second half, before Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz halved the deficit seven minutes later.

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Ollie Watkins scored twice for Aston Villa during their victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage

Ollie Watkins scored twice for Aston Villa during their victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage

Watkins was also able to deal with a flare thrown by celebratory Villa fans during the match

Watkins was also able to deal with a flare thrown by celebratory Villa fans during the match

MATCH FACTS

Fulham (4-2-3-1):

Goal: Muniz 63'

Booked: Palhinha, Castagne, Lukic, Adama, Wilson

Manager: Marco Silva

Aston Villa (4-4-2):

Goals: Watkins 23', 56'

Booked: Moreno

Manager: Unai Emery