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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
Chelsea have made one change to their side that drew against Bournemouth last time out. Caicedo returns from injury and replaces Ugochukwu in the middle of the park alongside Gallagher. Pochettino keeps faith with the same backline that held the Cherries at bay as Colwill continues at left-back. Chilwell remains on the bench.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA SUBS: Youri Tielemans, Calum Chambers, Clement Lenglet, Jhon Duran, Robin Olsen, Leon Bailey, Leander Dendoncker, Jacob Ramsey, Omari Kellyman.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Moussa Diaby, Nicolo Zaniolo; Ollie Watkins.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
CHELSEA SUBS: Marc Cucurella, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Armando Broja, Cole Palmer, Ben Chilwell, Dorde Petrovic, Ian Maatsen, Deivid Washington, Lucas Bergstrom.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill; Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo; Raheem Sterling, Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Villa have had an up and down start to the season. Their campaign began with a 5-1 hammering against Newcastle United, but wins against Burnley, Everton and Crystal Palace have highlighted their prowess in front of goal. However, there are defensive deficiencies that were on show against the Magpies, Liverpool and in their Europa Conference League defeat to Legia Warsaw last time out. Unai Emery will be looking for an improvement from his side today.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Chelsea need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after losing to Nottingham Forest and drawing with Bournemouth last time out. Mauricio Pochettino's men have struggled in the final third, continuing their poor record in front of goal from the last campaign. The Blues have only won one of their opening five games and are in dire need to a momentum boost to kickstart their season.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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