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Aston Villa held to 1-1 draw by Fulham after Zion Suzuki own goal
Aston Villa and Fulham played to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park during a Premier League match. Nicolas Jackson put the hosts ahead in the 39th minute following an assist from Johan Manzambi, marking his eighth goal of the season.
Villa had an early opportunity to extend their lead when captain John McGinn struck a penalty against the crossbar in the 16th minute after a VAR review confirmed a handball by Sander Berge. The match turned in the 64th minute when Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki committed an unforced error, dropping a corner delivered by Alex Iwobi into his own net.
Despite the mistake, Villa manager Unai Emery defended his goalkeeper, stating that such errors are part of football and noting Suzuki’s previous strong performances. The result leaves Aston Villa in ninth place and Fulham in 15th in the league standings.
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Alex Iwobi · Aston Villa · Carabao Cup · Fulham · Fulham FC · John McGinn · Nicolas Jackson · Premier League · Unai Emery · Zion Suzuki
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Zion Suzuki committed an own goal in the 64th minute. www.astratv.gr · www.in.gr · www.to10.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aston Villa and Fulham drew 1-1. www.astratv.gr · www.in.gr · www.to10.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fulham is in 15th place with nine points. www.astratv.gr · www.in.gr · www.to10.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] John McGinn missed a penalty in the 16th minute. www.in.gr · www.to10.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aston Villa remains in 9th place with 12 points. www.astratv.gr · www.in.gr · www.to10.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The penalty was awarded after a VAR review for a handball by Berg. www.in.gr · www.to10.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nicolas Jackson scored for Aston Villa in the 39th minute. www.astratv.gr · www.in.gr · www.to10.gr