Youri Tielemans nets winner as Aston Villa secure crucial victory over Fulham

Aston Villa are still in the hunt for a top-five place.

Youri Tielemans' 12th minute header extended his side's unbeaten run at Villa Park to 20 games. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Youri Tielemans' first-half goal saw Aston Villa boost their chances of a Champions League return with a crunch 1-0 victory over Fulham.

Villa, who made the quarter-finals of this season's competition, are still in the hunt to finish in the Premier League top five which will see them back among Europe's elite next term.