Fulham lost for the first time at home this season, with Aston Villa winning 3-1.
The Cottagers started the game well, opening the scoring within five minutes by informing Raul Jimenez.
Aston Villa responded almost instantly with Morgan Rogers's deflected effort wrong-footing Bernd Leno.
The game was out of reach for Fulham in ten minutes of madness with goals from Ollie Watkins, an Issa Diop own goal, and a Joachim Andersen red card.
Fulham Player Ratings:
Bernd Leno - 7
The scoreline would have been much worse if it wasn’t for the Fulham goalkeeper making several great saves and couldn’t really do anything about any of the goals.
helped the home side get off to a bright start with his ball over the top to Jimenez getting himself an assist.
Kenny Tete - 6.5
A solid performance from the right back didn’t do much wrong and battled until the end.
The Dutchman struggled in attack like the rest of his team, only having one cross all game.
Joachim Andersen - 5
This was his worst performance since returning to the club. The defender was spun by Watkins a few times during the game, and the forward gave him a tough time.
The Dane will also miss Fulham’s next game against Everton after he picked up a red card and fouled Watkins, who was through on goal.
Calvin Bassey - 6
Despite his turbulent international break, the Nigerian did well against the impressive Villa attack despite conceding three.
He was unfortunate that the first goal deflected in off of him, but he couldn’t really do anything about it.
Antonee Robinson - 6
The American struggled going forward with none of his passes or crosses, seeming to find a Fulham player further forward.
Sander Berge - 5
With Sasa Lukic injured, Fulham only have Berge to play in defensive midfield, and he really struggled against Villa.
The midfielder struggled to win the ball back for his side, and when he did, nothing came of it, and they were wasteful in possession.
Andreas Pereira - 4
Fulham need an overhaul in midfield. Pereira is not working with him and is unable to help Fulham keep the ball looking weak in possession.
The penalty was horrendous. His effort trickled towards goal, and Emi Martinez saved with ease.
Emile Smith Rowe - 5
The midfielder did not impact the game, as he had limited time on the ball and did nothing when he had it.
The record signing looked pedestrian at times, especially when his midfield struggled so much in possession.
Adama Traore - 5.5
Another player that really struggled today, with Fulham’s most dangerous player this season being limited to 18 touches all game.
He tried to help defensively when he could but couldn’t get himself into the game.
Alex Iwobi - 6.5
A threat down the left-hand side, one of the only Fulham players always willing to take the ball and try to make something happen.
He was moved back into midfield to finish the game, making the midfield look better despite being down to ten men.
Raul Jimenez- 8
The star player today was the Mexican, who has had a brilliant start to the season. The forward always ran in behind, giving the Villa centre halves a torrid time.
He got his goal and took it well, pushing past Pau Torres and finishing well on his weaker foot. He should have scored another, but his header drifted just past the post.
Substitutes
Issa Diop - 4.5
He came on to help Fulham defensively after Andersen’s red card and immediately scored his own goal, putting the game out of sight.
Reiss Nelson - 5
The former Arsenal man struggled to impact the game with Fulham down to ten men but looked nice when on the ball, committing Villa defenders.
Tom Cairney - 5
The Fulham captain came on and helped the midfield gain possession, which calmed the game down.
Harry Wilson - N/A
