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Aston Villa v Fulham: match preview

Fulham have their best chance yet of climbing out of trouble. If they beat Aston Villa and Newcastle, most likely, lose against Tottenham, then 17th place is theirs. Fulham may have preferred the challenge before the international break, though. Villa were in a rut without Jack Grealish but his return should provide the spark they have been sorely missing. Grealish in addition to John McGinn’s revitalised form (three thrilling goals in three for Scotland) and Ollie Watkins fresh from a first England goal is a much more daunting task than a couple of weeks ago. Graham Searles

Sunday 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Villa Park

Last season n/a

Referee Anthony Taylor

This season G20 Y52 R3 2.75 cards/game

Odds H 17-12 A 27-11 D 23-10

ASTON VILLA

Subs from Steer, Taylor, Nakamba, Jota, Davis, Chrisene, Heaton, Sanson, Trezeguet, Engels, Hayden, Hause, El Ghazi, Barkley

Doubtful None

Injured None

Suspended None

Discipline Y49 R2

Form LWLDDL

Leading scorer Watkins 10

FULHAM

Subs from Fabri, Kongolo, Tete, Robinson, Ream, Hector, Odoi, Christie, Bryan, Reed, Onomah, Kebano, Mitrovic, Cavaleiro

Doubtful None

Injured Cairney (knee, May), Rodak (finger, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y54 R3

Form WDLWLL

Leading scorer Decordova-Reid 5