"I am happy because we knew before the match how difficult it would be to win here. Manchester City lost here one week ago and they are a Champions League team with a fantastic coach so, for me I'm really proud of my players because they showed ambition and character, and we played our way, which is the most important thing."

• Fulham have avoided defeat away to Aston Villa in the Premier League for the first time since April 2014 under Felix Magath (2-1 win), with the Cottagers losing each of their last five visits to Villa Park in the top-flight.