Fabian Delph Rumors & News

Aston Villa put in the kind of performance needed to claim three points against Fulham, but a combination of wasted chances and an unlucky glancing header from Fabian Delph that ended up in his own net conspired to ensure that they would be forced to make do with a draw. The majority of Villa's letdowns came in a first half that the home side dominated, with chance after chance going begging and the teams somehow heading to the break scoreless. Charles N'Zogbia put Villa ahead ten minutes into the second half with a wonderful curled strike from the right side of the box, but Delph's ow...

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert regarded his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham as a point gained rather than two lost despite Fabian Delph's own goal costing them a vital win in the fight for survival.

Aston Villa fans look set to endure nervy afternoons like this right to the end of the season after a home draw with Fulham that has to count as a missed opportunity in their effort to clamber clear of relegation trouble. Villa went into the match knowing victory would take them five points clear of third-bottom Wigan Athletic, but despite taking the lead through Charles N'Zogbia, they had to settle for a point thanks to Fabian Delph's own goal.

Aston Villa remain in deep trouble after a Fabian Delph own goal earned Fulham a point at Villa Park - Villa now sit just three points above the relegation zone and have played more matches than their rivals.

Paul Lambert's hopes of taking another substantial stride towards Premier League safety are damaged after Fabian Delph's own goal.    

Aston Villa missed the chance to pull well clear of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone as Fabian Delph's bad day at the office proved costly against Fulham.

Aston Villa's Fabian Delph has recovered from an ankle injury after a two-game absence and is included in the squad for Sunday's home league fixture with West Ham.