Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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A 73rd-minute strike by Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa all three points at 10-man Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
Watkins tore apart the home defence on the counter and angled his shot deftly through Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez’s legs and in off the far post.
Chelsea had been in charge for most of the match, with Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson finding space behind the defenders. But as so often in recent months, they failed to find the telling shot with Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopping a string of chances.
Villa found more ambition after Malo Gusto was sent off in the 58th minute following a VAR check for a late tackle on Lucas Digne.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Chelsea are next in action in the EFL Cup against Brighton next week at home. Villa take on Everton in their EFL Cup game on Wednesday at Villa Park.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa inflict further pain on Chelsea with a 1-0 win in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. After a goalless first period, Malo Gusto was sent off after a VAR checked overturned his yellow card and awarded a red card for a challenge on Lucas Digne in the second half. Villa upped the ante with their numerical advantage and took the lead through a counter as Ollie Watkins buried his chance on the break. The Blues' problems in goal persisted as they failed to find the back of the net for the third game on the bounce and have now only taken one point out of a possible nine from their last three matches. Villa move up to sixth with their victory.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Chelsea have been caught offside on 10 occasions today.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
OFFSIDE! Chelsea see the offside flag raised again as Broja heads Chilwell's cross wide. It has been the story of their day.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Bailey pulls back Chilwell on the left flank. Chelsea will have one final chance to send cross into the box.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Gallagher tees up Palmer for a drive on the edge of the box. He drills a left-footed strike at goal, which is charged down by two defenders.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Time is running out for Chelsea to earn a share of the spoils. The Blues have not been good enough in the final third.
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