Aston Villa Vs. Fulham, 2012 Premier League: Andreas Weimann Seals Late Villa Win

A very late goal by Andreas Weimann saw Aston Villa victorious against Fulham at Villa Park. It's been a difficult year for Alex McLeish's side, who've recently been rocked by several season-ending injuries to their starters, but most of the time they haven't really helped their cause, playing tremendously boring football throughout the campaign.

Fortunately for the hosts, the dire play that's characterised them recently was put on the back burner as they went after Fulham. Villa were the better side for most of the match and were creating some good chances, but the absence of Darren Bent was keenly felt as nobody was able to provide the killing blow that they needed. Marc Albrighton nearly managed it with a lovely long-range shot that caroomed off the bar, but Fulham replied with a woodwork hit of their own when Damian Duff rattled the post ten minutes later.

That Duff shot inspired a change from McLeish, who brought off Charles N'Zogbia for Weimann, a move that was greeting by boos from the home fans. The manager had the last laugh when the young striker was the first to pounce on a rebound to make it 1-0 in stoppage time, wrapping up a win that sees Villa move nine points clear of the relegation zone.