Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has reflected on his side's comfortable 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday.
The Villans put in a strong display to bounce back, having lost to Nottingham Forest last time out.
Antonee Robinson's own goal gave Villa the perfect start, with the 26-year-old putting the ball into his own net in the 27th minute.
John McGinn and Ollie Watkins also struck for the hosts, with Raul Jimenez then pulling back a consolation.
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Emery was happy with the way Villa performed.
But he says his side lost control of the match at times in the second half and were fortunate to avoid conceding.
“The first half was very good," the Spaniard told club media.
"We started in the first ten minutes with chances, we controlled the game, scored two goals and avoided their transitions and gameplan.
“In the second half, the match was more open than I wanted and they had some chances to score.
"We lost our control of the game like we had in the first half because it’s difficult – every team has good players and it’s competitive.
“They showed that in the second half but we scored the first goal again.
"They were in the match and scored, but we played the last 20 minutes being serious and keeping our gameplan in our mind."
He added: “I’m very happy.
“We wanted to connect with our supporters and we needed their energy and support.
"They were amazing in 90 minutes, the fans, supporting us and trying to help us.
“We are feeling very good here (Villa Park).”
Villa are next in action against Tottenham after the international break.
The north London giants will go into that showdown on a low after recent defeats to Chelsea and Wolves.
And Emery wants Villa to be ready for that match with the club pushing for a spot in next season's Champions League.
“Each match is a challenge," he added.
"Each match we have to face in different competitions, in Europe.
"On Thursday we played very well and achieved a good result as well.
“Every match we are playing at home with our supporters we have to try and feel good, to feel comfortable, to be very competitive and to be improving every match.
“We are trying to keep the balance when we are playing away.
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"Always playing away is more difficult and we are feeling it.
“We can improve in the matches we are playing away and we have to take the challenge in the next match we are playing away against Tottenham.”
