Aston Villa captain John McGinn lauds 'huge show of character' after victory over Fulham

Aston Villa's week of redemption continued on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over visiting Fulham.

It was their first league victory of the season after a woeful start to the campaign, and it follows a midweek Europa League win against Serie A outfit Bologna and last Sunday's 1-1 draw at Sunderland, in which Villa finally scored their first Premier League goal in 2025-26.

Needless to say, the uptick in performances has not gone unnoticed, but Villa captain John McGinn cautioned against getting too caught up in a small run of good form after they went without a victory in their first four league matches.

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"It can change quickly but we are not getting carried away," McGinn told BBC Match of the Day. "We have turned a little corner the last few games but that doesn't mean anything.

"It's about recovering now and then back here next Sunday to try and pick up another win in the league."

While McGinn was measured in his reaction to Sunday's victory and Villa's sudden three-match unbeaten streak, the 30-year-old allowed himself some joy in the run of positive results.

After scoring Villa's second goal on Sunday and helping his side to the crucial victory, McGinn relished the fact that the team were able to turn things around so starkly compared to the last time they played a league match at Villa Park.

"Delighted but relieved at the same time," he said. "It has been a very poor start to the season.

"To lose here 3-0 in the last home game [against Crystal Palace on August 31] was tough to take. We actually started well and then we reacted really well to conceding at the corner.

"It is not an easy place to play when the crowd are on your back but then when you get momentum, what a place it is to play. It was important to show belief and confidence in each other.

"What a win and what a huge show of character for us."

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