Villa looked to be heading for a shock defeat on the south coast until Watkins pounced on substitute Moussa Diabyâs cross.
Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus had put the Hammers ahead.
Liverpool 4-3 Fulham: Trent Alexander-Arnold sent Anfield wild with a late winner as the Reds scored twice in two minutes to win a thrilling clash
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