When Unai Emery declared the “Premier League is the priority” despite a looming Europa League semi-final, he could not have envisaged the lifeless display his Aston Villa team would produce at Craven Cottage. Perhaps his players disagree with their manager’s preference for domestic affairs, or maybe the London spring sunshine proved too much of a distraction from footballing matters. Either way, Villa departed Craven Cottage on Saturday lunchtime with an emptiness fully deserving of their minimal endeavours, having managed just one shot on target all match. It is not as though Fulham were brilliant; few would argue Marco Silva’s side possess such power to blow away opposition teams. But the hosts did what was required, with Ryan Sessegnon notching the solitary goal of a largely forgettable game. Despite patchy form, Fulham are now just two points off sixth place and firmly in the hunt for European qualification.…