Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery was delighted with his side’s 1-0 victory against Fulham, hailing it as a “very important” result in the pursuit of a European spot. The win keeps Villa in the hunt for a top-six finish and a place in next season’s UEFA competitions. Ollie Watkins’ first-half strike was enough to secure the three points for the hosts, who remain eighth in the Premier League table.
Speaking after the match, Emery said: “It was very important to win today. It was a difficult game against a team that is fighting to stay in the Premier League. We had to be focused and concentrated to get the result.”
Villa fans can now watch highlights from Tuesday’s game on Match Of The Day, which will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app on 26 April from 22:40 BST. The programme is available to UK users only.