Suzuki own goal denies Aston Villa victory against Fulham
An own goal by Zion Suzuki handed Fulham an equaliser in their Premier League match against Aston Villa.
At a glance
- Zion Suzuki's own goal allowed Fulham to equalise
- Nicolas Jackson had put Aston Villa ahead with his eighth goal of the season
- The draw prevented Villa from securing a fifth win in six games
- Aston Villa face Barcelona on Tuesday
Aston Villa's bid for a fifth win in six games was thwarted when Zion Suzuki scored an own goal, allowing Fulham to secure a draw. Nicolas Jackson had given Villa the lead with his eighth goal of the season, which would have moved the team into the top third of the Premier League.
The result means Villa will travel to Barcelona on Tuesday with the draw on their record.
Why it matters
The result affects Aston Villa's position in the Premier League standings and their momentum heading into a midweek European fixture.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportZion Suzuki horror own goal haunts Aston Villa to hand Fulham equaliser
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