Aston Villa must rediscover a spark at Villa Park as they chase Champions League qualification following a heavy FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, last weekend’s thrashing by Crystal Palace cast fresh doubts over Villa’s resolve. Moreover, their hopes of a top-four finish took another hit when Manchester City edged them 2-1. That outcome left Villa perilously close to back-to-back defeats for only the second time since last season began.
Fortunately, Villa Park has again proved a fortress for Unai Emery’s men. They have not lost in their last sixteen Premier League home fixtures. They can equal their second-longest top-flight streak with a positive result here.
Next, victory here would also level the record that Emery set in 2023. They must do so, however, without Marcus Rashford, whose hamstring injury ended his campaign.
Meanwhile, visitors Fulham sit three points behind Villa and will eye this match to close the gap. Additionally, their recent history at Villa Park offers little encouragement for Marco Silva’s side. They have tasted victory at this ground only once in their last twenty trips.
Similarly, none of Fulham’s last fourteen matches has finished level. That statistic held steady thanks to a miraculous 92nd-minute winner against Southampton last week. Such late drama underlines their resilience in high-pressure situations.
Meanwhile, captain John McGinn steps up for his 200th Premier League appearance against a team he has troubled before. He has directly contributed to four goals in seven previous head-to-heads, scoring once and setting up three.
Furthermore, Ryan Sessegnon has emerged as Fulham’s standout performer this season. He averages a Premier League goal involvement every sixty-nine minutes. Only Mo Salah can better that rate among players with at least four hundred minutes this term.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery boasts an impeccable record against Fulham, winning all six of their Premier League meetings. That statistic adds confidence as he prepares his side for another crucial test.
Ultimately, this clash promises a thrilling challenge for both teams. Fans will be eager to see if Villa can turn recent setbacks into momentum for a strong finish.
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