Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Fulham - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - September 28, 2025 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins in action with Fulham's Timothy Castagne REUTERS/Toby Melville
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) -Aston Villa captain John McGinn said he hoped forward Ollie Watkins had silenced his critics after his first goal of the season inspired the hosts to a 3-1 comeback victory against Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.
Watkins struck late in the first half with a clinical finish after Raul Jimenez had headed Fulham into an early lead and quickfire goals by McGinn himself and Emiliano Buendia sealed Villa's first league win of the season after the interval.
