Suzuki, who has been lauded for his early-season form, had just saved a header from Iwobi when, from the Nigerian’s ensuing corner, under no pressure, he inexplicably dropped the ball just over the line.
Despite the disappointing draw, the team can head to Barcelona on Tuesday with some confidence after grinding out a point on a bad day.
Aston Villa were made to look below par by their opponents, though home supporters sang long and loud to show appreciation for their manager.
Fulham held plenty of the ball and showed much more dominance in the second half, while Aston Villa appeared content to threaten on the counterattack.
The result extended Fulham's run to seven points from the last nine available.
But while Villa were made to look below par by a Fulham side making it seven points from the last nine, the home supporters sang long and loud to make their manager know how much he is appreciated.
Fulham helped cement Jamie Carragher’s argument that Aston Villa will never be Manchester United.
No, they know how to grind out a point on a bad day and can go to Barcelona on Tuesday with some confidence.
“As custodians of this great club, we cannot stand still while the F word is directed at Villa fans,” Sawiris said.
Notwithstanding this disappointing draw, it is beyond question that Emery has done an admirable job at Villa.