Soccer-Watkins double downs Fulham to send Villa into top four

Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Aston Villa - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - February 17, 2024 Fulham's Issa Diop in action with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

LONDON (Reuters) -Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa held off a late fightback from Fulham to move into the top four of the Premier League with a 2-1 away win on Saturday.

The England striker, who had the ball in the net inside two minutes but was offside, scored either side of halftime to take his tally in the league this season to 13 goals.