Ollie Watkins finally broke his scoring drought on Sunday as Aston Villa fought back from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Fulham, clinching their first Premier League win of the season.Villa endured a nervy start at Villa Park, falling behind early when Fulham capitalised on defensive uncertainty to take the lead. But Unai Emery’s side responded strongly, with Watkins grabbing the equaliser to ease the pressure on both himself and the team.
The striker, who had gone several games without a goal this season, coolly finished midway through the first half to level the score. His strike lifted Villa’s tempo, and they seized control of the contest after the break.Goals from Leon Bailey and Douglas Luiz put the result beyond doubt, sealing a much-needed three points for the hosts. Fulham, despite a bright opening, struggled to contain Villa’s resurgence and offered little threat once they fell behind.
The victory marked a turning point for Villa after a difficult start to the campaign, while Watkins’ return to form will be a major boost for Emery as he looks to build momentum.