Soccer-Tielemans secures vital win for Villa in top-five battle

Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Fulham - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 3, 2025 Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Youri Tielemans headed the only goal as Aston Villa beat Fulham 1-0 on Saturday to boost their hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top five and qualifying for the Champions League.

The Belgian midfielder, Villa's stand-out performer, powered in John McGinn's 12th-minute corner.