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
