Aston Villa – Fulham

Aston Villa head into Villa Park keen to consolidate their mid‑table position, sitting 11th with eight points from seven games after two wins, two draws and three defeats and a modest 7‑11 goal tally. Their visitors, Fulham, languish in 18th place with just five points, having managed only one win and two draws while conceding ten goals. The clash pits a side that has been marginally better both defensively and offensively against a struggling outfit looking to spark a revival. With both teams eager to improve their standing, the encounter promises a tightly contested battle at the heart of the Premier League.