"Aston Villa won their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-1 comeback victory courtesy of goals from John McGinn and Emiliano Buendia early in the second half. Fulham took the lead after three minutes through Raul Jimenez's header but Ollie Watkins drew Villa level in the 37th minute with his long-awaited first goal of the season. Early in the second half, Villa raced into a two-goal lead, firstly through McGinn's long-range strike before Buendia poked in a third goal."
"Fulham took the lead after just three minutes when Jimenez ghosted in at the near post to head into the far corner after losing the run of Lamare Bogarde. Jimenez was unfortunately taken off moments later after appearing to take a hit to the midriff during the build-up to the goal, with Adama Traore coming on. The away side continued to be the better side, with Josh King booked for simulation"
"But the Villa faithful got the boost they were so desperate for through the means of route one as Lucas Digne's long ball forward found its way all the way through to Watkins, who looped a finish above Bernd Leno and into the net. The began to stretch after the goal as King headed Traore's cross straight into the path of Martinez, before Morgan Rogers was unable to bring down John McGinn's cross after a good run from the England midfielder."
Aston Villa surged to a 3-1 comeback victory over Fulham to record their first Premier League win of the season. Raul Jimenez put Fulham ahead after three minutes but Ollie Watkins equalized in the 37th minute with his first goal of the campaign. Early in the second half John McGinn scored a long-range strike before Emiliano Buendia poked in a third to complete the turnaround. Jimenez was substituted after the opening goal and Adama Traore entered the match. VAR dismissed a Fulham penalty claim and Josh King received a booking for simulation. The win lifts Villa to six points and ends Fulham's three-match winning streak.
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