"After last season's Champions League quarter-final heroics, much more was expected of Aston Villa in 2025/26. Yet Unai Emery's men have endured a dismal start, stretching their winless league run to five games with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Sunderland. Matty Cash had seemingly set Villa on course for three points, only for Wilson Isidor to level late on. That result leaves the Villans languishing in 18th place, one of just two sides alongside Wolves still awaiting a Premier League win."
"Relief did arrive in midweek, however, as Villa marked their Europa League return with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bologna thanks to John McGinn's spectacular first-half strike. Ollie Watkins' barren spell remains a concern, though. The England forward saw a poor penalty saved on Thursday and has yet to score in seven appearances this campaign, underlining Villa's struggles in front of goal."
Aston Villa have started the 2025/26 Premier League season poorly, remaining winless in five league outings and sitting 18th after a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Villa secured a morale-boosting 1-0 Europa League win over Bologna via John McGinn, but scoring problems persist as Ollie Watkins has not scored in seven appearances and missed a penalty. Emiliano Martinez is doubtful with a muscle complaint, while Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley and Youri Tielemans are unavailable, reducing midfield options. Fulham have enjoyed a strong start, remain unbeaten at home in league and cup, sit eighth and progressed in the Carabao Cup.
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