Ally McCoist looking annoyed

The postponement of the Asian Cup means Aston Villa will avoid losing Zion Suzuki during a crucial period of the season, removing an immediate goalkeeping concern for Unai Emery, even if the issue could return in twelve months' time.

Former Aston Villa senior scout Bryan King has questioned whether summer signing Zion Suzuki has done enough to justify his £30 million transfer fee following a costly error against Fulham. The 24-year-old Japan international fumbled a corner into his own net during Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw despite pulling off several earlier saves.

Zion Suzuki's own goal cost Aston Villa against Fulham, but his performance deserved far more than to be remembered for one mistake, with Unai Emery offering some important words of support afterwards.

Zion Suzuki playing for Aston Villa against Fulham

Fulham survived a spooky away trip to Aston Villa as they came away with a valuable point from Villa Park.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki drops the ball into his own net as Fulham find a helping hand to earn a Premier League draw at Villa Park.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki went from being serenaded with a chorus of “world’s No 1” to making a bizarre blunder that denied Unai Emery’s side a third successive Premier League victory.

Zion Suzuki made a stunning error to deny hosts all three points