Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was delighted after their 2-1 win at Fulham.

Ollie Watkins scored twice for the victory.

Emery said: "Of course it's a very important win. The players they are focused. They are demanding as well, we are trying to push and be successful.

"Today was a match to show it, and they showed it. They showed it with the game plan we prepared. We were defensively strong and tried to avoid their qualities.

"We had chances to score and were clinical. I even think we deserved more goals. It was a tough match when they reacted with their goal. They had chances to draw, but I think overall we were very competitive and our game plan was imposing.

"We know sometimes we can make a mistake. When it comes with a victory we can accept it. It's important to remain confident with the way that we are.

"We continued with our mind clear and clever, playing with our game plan."

On Watkins' double, he added: "He worked for it. It was a very tough match for him as well and he was fighting with Issa Diop. Sometimes he was successful, sometimes he was not. The important thing is to try and create chances and be in their box.

"He was clinical today and really amazing."