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Sky Sports pundit baffled by VAR decision during Aston Villa vs Fulham - 'absolute stonewall penalty'

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Charlie Grace

Sun 28 September 2025 16:00, UK

Fulham fell to a 3-1 away defeat at Aston Villa despite taking an early lead, but one pundit feels the Cottagers were hard done by.





It’s been a tough start for Aston Villa, who earned their first Premier League win with their 3-1 victory over Fulham.



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Josh King impressed for Fulham against Aston Villa, and the young talent will feel like he should have had a penalty in the first half.



That’s the opinion of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, who felt that King was fouled by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.



Driving runs from the number 10 position have become a hallmark of King’s game this season, and the match against Aston Villa was no different.



Josh King vs Aston VillaStatMinutes65Pass accuracy 100%Chances Created1Drubble success100%Passes into final third1Josh King impressed against Aston Villa (Fotmob)

King set up a chance for Sasa Lukic in the second half and burst through on goal in the lead-up to Fulham’s penalty shout.